Construction Team
in partnership with Architects Without Frontiers and Travelling Tradies
This is the 11th consecutive year that Aussie Action Abroad will undertake construction projects in partnership with Architects without Frontiers.
Aussie Action Abroad offers Architects, Architecture Students, design professionals or anyone who is proactive and willing to work the opportunity to travel, interact with and contribute to communities in need through community development projects.
Volunteers get to work ‘hands-on’ alongside architects, builders and related professionals and with local tradesmen to construct sustainable buildings and resources. This is a real opportunity to understand local needs, resources and the adaptation of materials to suit the project.
This year Aussie Action Abroad is offering the opportunity for volunteers to participate in post-earthquake reconstruction.
Mid Year
Date: 29th June 2019 – 13th July 2019
Price: $2500 AUD A $500 deposit is required when submitting the application.
End of Year
Date: 28th December 2019 – 24th January 2020
Price: $3850 AUD A $500 deposit is required when submitting the application
Group Size: Maximum 10 (1 group per date period)
- Food
- Accommodation
- Internal Transport
- Permits
- Local Staff Employment and Project Support
- Language Lesson
- Project Contribution
The following expense are not included within the expedition fees:
- Flight arrangements (incl taxes)
- Visas
- Travel Insurance
- Medical Preparation
- Personal Gear
- Spending Money
Aussie Action Abroad Ltd (AAA) uses basic accommodation at all times. Depending on location and practicality, this may include camping (tents supplied), dormitories, local hostel accommodation and basic hotels. Prior to departure, AAA supplies participants with all the information they need regarding gear, innoculations, culture & climate, etc. Detailed material will be sent on enquiry which includes an outlined program of planned activity.
Group Support: Groups of 10 participants will be allocated to each project and be supported by Australian volunteer staff (including medical support staff) and qualified and experienced local staff.
Project fundraising: Each participant is encouraged to undertake activities prior to the Expedition to raise awareness and funds for the work being undertaken by partner organisations focussed on providing additional teaching resources. Funds raised will be given to the schools visited by the group.
Program: During the expedition, volunteers will participate in project work between 2-3 weeks, go on a trek around the area in which they work and explore the sights of Kathmandu and Bhaktapur.
