The work we perform consists of hand labor, such as digging foundations, pouring concrete slabs by hand, or hauling buckets of sand or gravel up a hill to a home location. The trip is not all hard work, however. You will find plenty of time for relaxation and fellowship with your companions and the Mexican people we are working with.

The guiding philosophy of providing this labor to the Mexican homeowners is called "non-parternalism." This means that we are not there to build a home for someone. We are there to work at the homeowners direction, and pace, rather than jumping into a construction project and doing it all. This simple philosophy respects the dignity of the homeowner and their culture, and provides us with an opportunity to serve others.