UCSI X Public Epic Homes Build

UCSI X Public Epic Homes Build

EPIC Homes is EPIC's flagship initiative that aims to build trust and relationships with marginalized communities in order to create cooperative, resilient and sustainable communities through the simple act of building home - addressing the issue of access to safe housing among marginalized communities.

EPIC strives to equip individuals to be able to engage with communities, build trust and relationships via participatory processes in research, planning & implementation with the facilitation of socio-technical & domain experts. Through this, shared experiences are cultivated, which heightens the community, external supporters & overall awareness of our inter-relationships and interactions within the space we occupy.

  We have Built 150+ Homes.

 We have a builder community of over 5,000 volunteers.

  We have worked with over 10 villages across Peninsular Malaysia.

  An EPIC Home only takes 3 - 5 days to build!

THE VOLUNTEERS 

This is a publically organized build made possible by "UCSI". This event is exclusively open to ALL public volunteers where an exciting weekend awaits them! 

THE LOGISTICS

Date: 20th to 22nd March 2020 
Location: Kampung Orang Asli Sungai Kelubi, Rawang, Selangor
Transportation Mode: Carpooling
Accommodation: Ivory Hotel Rawang
Meeting Point: TBC

Fee*:
Option 1: RM460 for First Time/Returning Builders (includes builder kits;         First Time Builder: please confirm your attendance in the basic builder workshop first before committing to this build)
Option 2: RM420 for Returning Builders Only (excluding builder kits)

This fee includes:
-Meals for all 3 days
-Accommodation
-Comprehensive personal accident insurance coverage
-Snacks & refreshment
-Trained Experience Coordinators who will take very good care of you
-Improved safety, construction & security measures for participants to have a great experience

*The above Fee/Ticket is strictly non- refundable 

Builder Basic Workshop Enrolment:
Volunteers must go through Basic Builder Workshop hosted by Epic DNA before joining any Epic Homes Build Programme.
Any volunteers who have not been to the workshop may check on the schedule below:   
March 14th Basic Builder Workshop Registration Link
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Please note that volunteers who are participating in all Epic Homes Build Programme must be at the age of 18 and above.**
**If you are at the age below 18, we would require you and your legal guardian to participate in a build and sign a consent form by Epic Homes. Please reach out to [email protected] if you need any clarification.
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THE OUTCOME

We hope that throughout the build, volunteers will develop a deeper understanding of how the Orang Asli live and that volunteers put themselves in the shoes of the community. We're essentially building a closer relationship with the Orang Asli community whilst also strengthening the relationships and dynamics of your team!

THE ATTITUDE

Approach and talk to the family! Strike up a conversation and leave a positive and lasting impression. They are usually shy, especially the women, and they may be a little hesitant to approach you in such a big group.
Be open to new things as different communities tend to work differently. Who knows? You could even learn a thing or two!