TIP FOR BUS RIDERS: Please bring only what you can carry. Volunteers will be asked to carry all items off the bus when they cross the border.
Come Ready to Build!
Tools are optional, but strongly encouraged so you can jump in, stay active, and get the most out of the day. The more prepared you are, the more you can participate!
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS *VERY IMPORTANT*
Please refer to our Travel Documents Required to Volunteer in Mexico page.
U.S. MEETING LOCATION FOR DRIVERS AND BUS RIDERS
Corazón's U.S. meeting location is located at 360 E H Street Chula Vista, CA 91910 (Smart & Final Parking Lot). Your group may have a different meeting location or multiple U.S. meeting locations. Please reach out to your group leader or [email protected] for this information.
BUILD DAY SCHEDULE
Note: Meeting and Arrival times in the U.S. and Mexico are subject to your group's meeting location and the time duration of check-ins conducted by agents at the border.
6:00 AM: Meet up!
6:30 AM: Depart to Mexico
7:30 AM: Arrive at the build site. Lead Builder safety talk, Meet the family, Split into teams
8:00 AM: Begin Building
12:00 PM: Lunch (provided by the family receiving the home)
1:00 PM: Resume building
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Build complete, clean up. Closing & key ceremony!
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Leave for border
HOUSEWARMING GIFT
Welcome the family into their new home! It is not required, however, if you would like to bring a housewarming gift, you may consider some of the following:
- Solar operated lights or battery operated lights
- Blankets
- Towels
- Canned foods and rice
- Kitchenware
- School supplies for children (notebooks, backpacks, etc.)
- Toys for the children
- No money, please.
PLEASE NOTE: Mexican customs does NOT allow any fresh fruits, raw, nuts, coffee beans, potted plants with soil or flowers, poultry/milk/eggs or prepared foods containing these ingredients.
Questions? Email [email protected]