Brigade Co-ordinator

  Cuba

Havana

Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Summer 2008 & Winter 08/09

Description: The Brigades are 2 - 3 weeks long and you spend most of this time on a camp near Havana, mornings are spent working, with the most recent groups helping on agricultural cooperatives, but past work has also involved light construction work.

The afternoon is a time to learn about the country and particularly the successes of the Revolution, with visits to schools, medical institutions and social projects and talks from experts on issues such as the economy and foreign relations.

The evening is all about fun, when you get to mix with the participants from all over the world as well as the locals and experience some of things that Cuba is famous for; rum, cigars, dancing and much more.

There is still plenty of free time to look around and in particular to explore Havana, plus if you would like to extend your flight this can be done, normally with no extra cost.

Cost in US$: 1800

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Volunteers come from all ages and all walks of life with a common interest in Cuba and finding out more about it.

Age Range: 18-60

This Program is open to World Wide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Cuba in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 30

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

Cuba Solidarity Campaign's Mission Statement: The Cuba Solidarity Campaign is the British campaign for the defence of Cuba and its peoples' right to self-determination and national sovereignty. We organise twice yearly working holidays to Cuba, which last for 2-3 weeks and allow participants to see Cuba away from the normal tourist tracks.