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Global Village program -- Habitat for Humanity Int'l 1
Global Village program
Join a Habitat for Humanity Global Village trip and experience another culture while making a difference in the lives of others. As a Global Village volunteer, you will work alongside members of the host community in building decent, affordable housing. Your active partnership will help raise awareness of the burden of poverty housing and create a true global village of love, community, homes and hope.
No experience necessary
Habitat’s Global Village volunteer program welcomes all who want to make a difference by picking up a hammer and helping to change lives. There is no maximum age limit. Many of the trips require strenuous manual labor, so all participants should be in good health.
What you will do on your trip
As a Global Village volunteer, you may work on house construction, renovations or disaster relief. Trip itineraries are balanced with plenty of work, rest and free time. Depending on the length of the trip, most teams spend a few days discovering the area and participating in local cultural activities. Every Global Village trip is different, but you can expect to gain a unique set of experiences and memories. Volunteers form once-in-a-lifetime friendships as they travel, live, work and eat together.
Where you can go
Habitat for Humanity Global Village volunteer teams travel to exciting destinations in the United States and around the world. See our Schedule and Trip Descriptions.
Featured Global Village trips
- Santa Cruz, Bolivia (July 9–18, 2010)
Do you want to do something different this summer? Consider joining our team in Bolivia. Get your hands dirty working side by side with the locals in Santa Cruz to build safe, decent homes. You'll have the opportunity to make new friends, experience Bolivia's unique culture and practice your Spanish! No construction experience required. Men and women of all ages and backgrounds are welcome to join us on what is sure to be an unforgettable adventure.
- Veles, Macedonia (May 8–21, 2010)
Become immersed in the history and culture of Veles while experiencing the reality of poverty housing and the joys of home ownership in Macedonia. With a multi–generational mix of volunteers, our team will help build new homes, friendships and understanding in this fascinating part of the world.
• Bamenda, Cameroon (May 21–June 3, 2010)
Are you open-minded, hard-working and driven to make a difference while sharing your skills and learning new ones? If so, consider applying and participating in a Global Village build trip in Bamenda, Cameroon, with Habitat’s Mughu affiliate. The team will be diverse, and the trip will be an enjoyable, rewarding experience for everyone involved. Join us!
- Luzon, Philippines (May 1–15, 2010)
"Don't forget to do your homework!" is a phrase that is not just for parents these days. Now it is a call to action for volunteers to build homes for people who need them. If you are committed to making a difference in another family’s life, you are invited to join this amazing team of volunteers. No previous construction experience is necessary.
How to apply
Learn more and fill out the online application.
Specialty trips
- Special interest Global Village trips add a twist to rebuilding and rehabbing homes with Habitat. View Special interest builds to learn about the unique opportunities open to applicants.
- Habitat for Humanity’s Disaster Response helps communities rebuild after natural disasters have occurred. Interested in physically helping rebuild communities? Review our Active Programs list and join one of our Global Village teams traveling to areas impacted by natural disasters.
Haiti earthquake rebuilding plan: Habitat for Humanity’s assessment team is determining what the organization will need to do to best help Haitian families with repairs and reconstruction of their homes. We are not sending volunteers to Haiti at this time. Please keep monitoring Habitat’s Web pages on Haiti for news of our plans and activities, and to donate to our work in Haiti.
- Thrivent Builds Worldwide, in partnership with Habitat for Humanity, is an opportunity for Lutherans to express their faith through neighborly love. Check out worldwide trip opportunities here.
Lend your support
You can donate to Habitat for Humanity’s Global Village in two ways:
For more ways to donate to Habitat for Humanity, visit our Donations page.
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