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Global Village volunteer program

Experience another culture while making a difference in the lives of others

 

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Habitat for Humanity Global Village volunteer teams travel to exciting destinations in the United States and around the world. They advocate for better living conditions and raise funds to help those in need.

Who can participate:

  • 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.

As a Global Village volunteer, you will:

  • Work alongside members of the host community to build decent, affordable houses.
  • Fundraise to build Habitat homes in the country you visit and support the Global Village program.
  • Advocate for improved housing and quality of life around the world.
  • Create a true global village of love, community, homes and hope.

You may work on:

  • House construction.
  • Renovations.
  • Disaster relief.

You can expect to gain:

  • Unique experiences.
  • Memories.
  • Once-in-a-lifetime friendships

Trip descriptions and schedules
Available Global Village work trips.

How to apply
Learn more and complete the online application.

Featured Global Village trips

  • Puebla, Mexico (March 10-18, 2012)
    Puebla is a lively place at night, with authentic Mexican mariachis wandering through the streets and restaurants. Coupled with savory Mexican cuisine, amazing architecture and welcoming people, a great adventure awaits those with a sense of service and adventure!
  • Veterans Build, Vietnam (March 30-April 14, 2012)
    U.S. Vietnam veterans and their families are invited to join together to make homeownership a reality for people in Vietnam. Be a part of this special event to build a better future for families in the Tien Giang province.
  • Cape Town, South Africa (April 6-14, 2012)
    We’re bringing the challenge of building houses and hope to the Mfuleni township during our weeklong build. We will have to work hard to complete the project, but as Nelson Mandela said, “There is no passion to be found playing small in settling for a life that is less than you are capable of living.” 
  • Long An, Vietnam (April 13-28, 2012)
    Join us on this Global Village trip to Tien Giang province, north of the Mekong Delta, and experience cultural immersion as you work alongside Vietnamese families building and renovating their homes. Bring your enthusiasm, willingness to work and desire to make a difference in the lives of others. You’ll be glad you did!
  • Fiji (April 13-28, 2012)
    This Global Village experience in Fiji will enrich and challenge you as you build, live, grow and change. Participate in a build to give to others and you will find how much you learn and gain in the process. Team members need big hearts, a willingness to get dirty and a desire to laugh and be changed.
  • Bicentennial Build, Paraguay (May 5-13, 2012)
    This trip will be a special “blitz build,” where several Global Village teams and local volunteers will join together to ten build houses in just five days.

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