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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
- Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (May 14–29, 2010)
Be the first Global Village team in 2010 to give a hand in the exotic country of Mongolia! We will be a team of diverse, fun and hardworking individuals from all over with a singular purpose—to help others. A common side effect of joining this team will be hands-on cultural immersion and genuine camaraderie to last a lifetime! Join us as we journey to one of earth’s oldest cultures. No construction experience is needed.
- Bamenda, Cameroon (July 2–15, 2010)
Explore Africa’s wild landscapes and diverse culture, and have a life-changing experience. We will lend a hand to a family in need of decent housing and construct a few houses in Bamenda, Cameroon. Join this adventure of a lifetime to Bamenda!
- Cluj, Romania (June 4–14, 2010)
Are you looking for a great opportunity to make a tangible difference and do something meaningful? Come to Cluj, Romania, and help build a home in partnership with the local community. This trip is sure to be an exciting and rewarding opportunity. Do not miss out!
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 and Chile earthquake rebuilding: We are not sending volunteers to Haiti or disaster-affected areas of Chile at this time. Please check the disaster response pages on the Haiti earthquake and Chile earthquake for more information and ways you can help.
- 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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