PREPARING FOR PROGRAM

We effectively and efficiently address the immediate and long-term needs of communities impacted by natural disasters. By listening to local people, and deploying our unique model of engaging volunteers to enable direct impact, we build safe, resilient schools, homes and other community infrastructure.

We do not charge a fee for volunteering. We provide basic communal accommodation and three meals per workday. Please make sure to budget accordingly for extras such as beverages, snacks and any potential outings.

Living and working on an All Hands and Hearts program has many rewards, but it comes with its challenges as well. As you prepare for program we recommend you take some time to consider how you will prioritize your wellbeing during your volunteer experience.

Humanitarians seek to impact the lives of others. It's incredibly rewarding and inspiring, but it can also be tough and challenging. To ensure you can effectively help others, it's critical you take proactive measures to maintain positive health and wellbeing. Please visit our Health, Safety & Security page below to learn more about managing your physical and mental health while on program.

We require all volunteers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. We may ask you to provide proof of your vaccination status. The term fully vaccinated refers to when an individual has received the single-dose vaccine or both doses of the two-shot vaccine, and two weeks have elapsed since the final dose. All Hands and Hearts reserves the right to ask anyone who cannot provide proof of their vaccination status to leave the program at their own expense. In addition to the vaccination, we ask all volunteers to take an antigen test 72 hours before arrival.

Please take the time to read our COVID-19 safety measures and Practical Guide for this program. All Hands and Hearts reserves the right to ask anyone who does not adhere to our COVID-19 safety measures, or any other element of our Code of Conduct, to leave program. Read more about our safety measures on the Health, Safety and Security page.