Peter Gardiner has a big personality and a heart to match it. His larger than life presence and larrikin nature were a hit with students and staff at the VBC Community Centre for the six weeks he volunteered with us. He provided classroom support to our teachers,...
Volunteers join VBC from all round the world and most come for a week or two and make the volunteering trip part of a holiday. But Enola Coffin’s volunteer stint with VBC was very much a nine-week work and study trip. The 22-year-old from France is a civil engineering...
The tale of House #265 is woven of love and builds a bridge between cultures Every home has a story and that is certainly true of all VBC houses. We’ve built more than 270 houses and the combination of different family elements and different volunteer groups means...
VBC – Building a better futureIt’s celebration week for VBC this week.We’ve reached a major milestone as we build our 200th house this week.Our achievements:Four and a half years.200 houses40 wells85 toiletsA warehouseA community Centre with four classrooms, computer...
If you ever wondered what difference a VBC house makes to a family – you just have to spend some time with P.This quietly spoken 15-year-old is the youngest of five girls and is so relieved to have a new home to live in, and significantly better living conditions that...
