Join our teams:
Opportunities are available for Penn State Alumni to join teams of students in the effort to construct homes on Indian Reservations.

Summer 2003 On Site Experience
Join a class of PSU students this summer on the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation in Montana

  • Help make a difference in some of the most disadvantaged communities in the U.S.
  • Work side by side with an Indian community in a "barn-rasing" style construction process (slide show of this process)
  • Live, eat, and sleep in the beauty and splendor of the Western Plains.
  • Learn about sustainable building methods and experience American Indian culture

Vacation with a Mission - Cost $1100
Includes basic meals, educational materials, and modest accomodations, for a 6-day on-site experience on the Northern Cheyenne Indian reservation plus a $300 tax-deductible program contribution.

Sponsor a Student - Cost $200
Help cover the travel and on-site costs for Penn State students on working on the site teams.

Make a Donation
Contribute to this program through a tax-deductible donation. Funds are used to cover the expenses of this unique educational experience.


You can apply for our on-site team or make a contribution by providing the following information.

Print Application

Download Volunteer Participation Agreement

Name

Company name

Address

Email

Phone

Penn State College / Program

Year graduated
Interest: Apply for on-site program
Sponsor a student
Make a donation


Please describe any construction or related skills that could contribute
to the project or this program?
What other information can you provide that may be helpful in our
volunteer selection process?
Who should we contact in case of emergency?

There are certain details that you should take into consideration before attending a project. Most areas of the country that we work have extreme weather conditions. Temperatures range from very hot and dry (100° F) to cold and damp (30° F). During our summer projects, much of the time is spent in the great outdoors. The construction/rehabilitation work itself is at times very strenuous and can be dangerous. However, we will do everything possible to make our projects safe and secure for all our attendees.

An adult must accompany volunteers between the ages of 10 and 18. Because of liability issues, children under 10 years of age are not
allowed to attend.

All volunteers will be responsible for their own transportation to and from reservation project sites.


  

Alternatively, this information can be submitted to

American Indian Housing Initiative
Pennsylvania State University
104 Engineering Unit A
University Park, PA 16802





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