Hands On Disaster Response is now All Hands Volunteers

Work in Pisco is going very well and we have a solid number of volunteers who have showed up to lend a helping hand. Shortly after arriving in Pisco, Marc (HODR Operations Director) had close to 40 volunteers in house and he is on the hunt to find some more living space to accommodate a larger number of volunteers.

We are still welcoming volunteers for this project and as always… if you can make your way to us… we’ll give you shelter, food, tools and meaningful work to do in a community that really needs your help. Please email info@hodr.org to find out more about volunteering with us in Peru.

Cheers,

-Darius
Operations Director, HODR

Most of the HODR Operations team is down in Peru right now along with over 40 HODR volunteers and from the video Bill just sent along… it looks like the kind of good hard work we love doing in a very supportive community.

I’ll also pass along a note from Suzi Lee one of our hardcore and very wonderful volunteers:
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We have a house! After an intensive search, we have found a restaurant that we’ll convert into our volunteer base. There are even two bathrooms to start this time (sorry, Philippines crew)! The space is built in a Spanish style, with buttery yellow walls, smart checked floors, and an open garden and patio. Check out photos of our new house here. We have ample space and will be able to accommodate many volunteers.

The volunteer base is located in Pisco Playa, a coastal neighborhood of Pisco city. The Peruvian Navy has moved in on one side, and we have neighbors on the other. The people we’ve met so far have been warm and friendly. Just down the street, there’s a small bodega and an internet café (open!) with 19 computers! We’re excited to move in and set up, and hope to see you at 636 Jose Balta Street soon.