For everyday use you will need a sleeping bag, comfortable shoes, underwear, socks, rain coat or poncho, toilet articles, towel, swimsuit, and a warm jacket. Be prepared to share of yourself with others. Bring postcards of your town and pictures of your family. Bring a recipe of a dish you can cook. Bring a song you can sing and teach to others.
Musical instruments are always welcome.
We provide a good bed, mattress, pillow, and sheets. Expect three good meals a day with an alternative menu for those with special dietary needs. And we'll send you home with a commemorative t-shirt. They also recruit new volunteers, keep the financial records, and serve as the chief purchasing officer. The worksite hosts appoint an On-Site Leader who works directly with the Contractor and Project Director to coordinate tasks, order materials, etc.