Guatemala Hurricane Relief

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Join our efforts as we begin our work in Guatemala following the devastation of hurricanes Iota and Eta. Working alongside community members, our response team will assist with projects that include the provision of a community center and associated water, sanitation and hygiene (WaSH) infrastructure. Learn about ground up construction on a community center, rainwater catchment systems, and of course the use of hand and power tools!

Join our efforts as we begin our work in Guatemala following the devastation of hurricanes Iota and Eta. Working alongside community members, our response team will assist with projects that include the provision of a community center and associated water, sanitation and hygiene (WaSH) infrastructure.

DM12 is a volunteer service commitment to communities impacted by natural disasters. This initiative is built on 15 years of disaster relief experience, and designed to make it safer for volunteers to work with us during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to many safety measures we have implemented, we support, train and cover the expenses of participants.
Overview

We offer the following benefits, among others, to DM12 participants:

• Personalized support from our Volunteer Coordination Team to ensure participants are fully prepared and trained.
• Flight and local travel to the volunteer program, and a return flight home after completing the service commitment.
• Accommodation while at the program and during any required layover or quarantine period.
• Three meals per day for the duration of the program.
• Small stipends to help cover costs during mandatory breaks.

DM12 Participant Selection Process

DM12 Participant Expectations

1. Commitment . Participants will sign a member service agreement that states they are able to volunteer five days a week for the duration of the program (eight or twelve weeks long, depending on the program).
2. Undertake Training . Participants will be expected to complete the training and skills development.
3. Personal Fundraising . Participants will be expected to help raise funds to support the program via peer-to-peer fundraising.
4. Advocacy and Outreach . Participants will be expected to advocate for All Hands and Hearts by amplifying our message and sharing their volunteer experience.
5. Abide by Volunteer Code of Conduct and Terms and Conditions . Participants must abide by the volunteer code of conduct and terms and conditions at all times.
6. Follow COVID-19 Safety Measures . Participants will be expected to follow the safety measures put in place to mitigate the risk of COVID-19.

Flexibility. Participants should be mindful the initiative is subject to the region's covid-19 restrictions.