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Take a look at all of our ongoing projects!
INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS
Community Development, Sustainable Farming, Support for local artisans
Youth development, environmental restoration, hunger, homelessness
Rural community development, sustainable agriculture, poverty, Environmental Restoration
HAITI
Clean water, housing, rural agriculture
DOMESTIC PROJECTS
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Environmental and Sustainable Development Projects
We need Volunteer Teams Fall, Winter and Spring
Over the years, Community Collaborations International volunteers have been an important part of the continued improvements to the lives of the people of San Miguel Escobar, Guatemala.
Space is limited.
Community Collaborations has had many Volunteer Teams travel to Guatemala over the years, each and every team having a completely unique and culturally rich experience.
The Volunteers from Keene State College took the time after their trip to write about their alternative spring break in more detail!
Please take a moment to read about their experience below.
Keene State Blog Entry-Guatemala Alt Break
Rolling in the Deep...Dirt
Rolling around in the dirt and drinking freshly squeezed lemonade straight from the farmer's trees, brought us back to when we were younger, when life was all about playing in the sun and being with the ones you love. Though we have only spent four days in the country of Guatemala, we have come to realize that these people truly have life figured out. Happiness isn't about having the newest iPhone or pair of UGG boots, instead it is about simply being, being one with nature and taking the time to appreciate the small things in life. As we were caked in dirt, riding home in the back of a pick up truck, we all looked at one another and spoke about how we were truly enjoying our time here, and had no desire to go back to the states any time soon. We worked hard helping a local family set up a self-sustaining system which would allow them to produce fertilizer for their gardens and methane gas for cooking. Somewhat sore and sunburned from being under the sun digging massive holes and shoving dirt for hours, we were all still content. There really isn't any other way to explain it. There was not one complaint as we road back to our house, because we were confident that we bettered these people, people that have taken us in with open arms. Every interaction with Guatemalan folks has been pleasant.
 From the mouthwatering home cooked meals where families opened up their homes, to strangers in the street yelling "hola" as we walk by, we feel as though we have become a part of this community. We hope that the rest of our time spent here can continue to benefit the community in which has already taught us so much.
-Kateland Dittig & Hannah Gagnon
Keene State Volunteers
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Eco-System Restoration and Community Service
"I really enjoyed the chance to get out and really do some work and see the progress we made. It gave me a chance to see what kind of things I will be doing for the rest of my life as an Environmental Science major."
Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration and Community Service
Projects are located along the Gulf of Mexico on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and Florida. The Gulf Coast of Mississippi is a great place for winter break because the Gulf Coast climate is great for outdoor projects in December and January.
Gulf Coast Project Description
Volunteers will participate in a variety of eco restoration projects. In addition to environmental projects, volunteers may also choose to in a variety of other community based projects addressing child welfare, poverty, homelessness, immigration, and education.
We can develop an itinerary that supports the goals of your volunteer team.
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Take a look at this great article written by a Community Collaborations volunteer from
Pratt Institute
Shifting From A 'Me' To 'We' Mentality How Community Service has put me on the Path to Becoming a Small Piece of the Larger Community.
Alexa Telano in
Ideas on
Aug 4, 2015
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