Habitat for Humanity of the Greater Teton Area is committed to combating poverty housing globally, while building locally.
To date we have helped build 25 homes in Mexico by tithing a percentage of all unrestricted donations.
In April 2010 we led a team of volunteers to build three homes in Nayarit, Mexico with the Habitat for Humanity Global Village Program. This program is designed to enable volunteers to gain an authentic experience of another culture whilst making a positive and lasting impact.
The team of mostly Jackson local volunteers built in the community of 
La Penita de Jaltemba, located on the western coast of Mexico from Saturday, April 24 – Sunday, May 2.
The trip was led by the Habitat crew. Orientation, domestic transportation, simple accommodations, traditional/regional meals, cultural activities, and insurance were all included in the trip fee of $700.
From April 2nd – 10th 2011, another group took a trip to build homes on the western coast of Mexico.
Sample itinerary:
Day 1:
- Greeted at airport by Leaders and Habitat staff
- Transported to host affiliate
- Team Dinner
Day 2: Orientation and Welcome
Day 3-7: Work Days
- Breakfast before traveling to jobsite
- Build 8am – 4pm with lunch on site
- Free time after work to clean up
- Dinner of traditional regional food
- Team activities
Day 8: Free Day & Final Team Dinner
Day 9: Departure Day
Special events during the week: cultural experiences with host program including traditional dance, agricultural and architectural tours, traditional food preparation etc., and farewell dinner.
For information on future Global Village Trips to Mexico contact volunteer@tetonhabitat.org.
