Tag: international volunteer

The house is taking shape

That siding that Marion painted?  Well it’s time to put it in place!  JJoy Volunteers Dennis and Jenny work with VBC Construction Supervisor Bunthorn …

putting the floor together

After raising the walls, the house takes shape quickly. The metal stilt house has a secure wooden floor.  Slight gaps allow for air …

Raise the walls!

On Day 2 we raise the walls!  The frame is cut and welded in the Volunteer Building Cambodia construction warehouse and then the …

A tree of life

Following the site blessing ceremony, this incredible family took it to the next level. They planted a banana tree close to the …

During the week of building, the family conducts several special blessing ceremonies. Before the walls of the home go up, a holy …

Productive and efficient

The JJoy team was all smiles after a productive (and hot!) first day. Over time, Volunteer Building Cambodia has honed their process …

Helping however we can

Before the siding is installed, it gets a first coat of paint. JJoy Volunteer Marion was more than happy to complete this …

Everyone can do this!

No construction skills are necessary to work on a JJoy project with Volunteer Building Cambodia.   The local staff of construction supervisors and helpers …

Working side by side

During the week of building, the team is working side by side with the beneficiary families.  Everyone is so excited for the change …

Time for a new home

Out with the old and in with the new! The first task on a Volunteer Building Cambodia (VBC) build is often to …