Learn more and fill out the online Global Village application

Step 1
Before filling out the online application found at the bottom of this page, please become familiar with the following information.

The purpose of Global Village trips
The ultimate goal of Global Village trips is to further Habitat for Humanity International’s mission to eliminate poverty housing worldwide. Global Village participants do this by

• Lending a helping hand to those in need of simple, decent shelter.
• Donating valuable funds to Habitat programs around the world.
• Learning about the global need for cross-cultural understanding and simple, decent, affordable housing.
• Learning about new paradigms in the delivery of affordable housing that address the magnitude of the problem and the availability of resources.
• Becoming long-term advocates for affordable housing.

Trip costs and payments
The estimated costs below do not include air fare, baggage insurance, extended recreational activities or visa and exit fees (if applicable).

• International trips: Costs range from US$1,200 to US$3,200.
  Includes meals, accommodations, in-country transportation, travel medical and emergency evacuation insurance, trip cancellation insurance, team materials and a donation to the Habitat host program and Habitat for Humanity International.*
• United States trips: Costs range from US$900 to US$1,900.
  Includes room and board, travel insurance and a donation to the host community’s building program.*
• Payment policies
  Before submitting an application, please read Payment Policies and Procedures. You will need to have the free Adobe Reader installed on your computer to view this file.
  
  *We will make every effort to honor the designation made by the donor; however, Habitat for Humanity International reserves the right to apply the funds to another purpose, if—in the sole judgment of the board of directors of HFHI—the original designation becomes, in effect, unnecessary, incapable of fulfillment or inconsistent with the charitable needs of the community or the area served.

Participants under the age of 18
Depending on local laws and program policy, some host programs may not accept minors or may limit the type of work performed by minors. In every case, the Global Village team leader will ultimately determine whether or not to invite an unaccompanied minor to join his or her team.

• International trips: All participants must be at least 14-years-old. They must be accompanied by a legal guardian or be part of an established group.
• United States and Canada trips: All participants must be at least 14-years-old. Minors 16 or older can participate unescorted, with guardian and team leader permission.

Health and safety

• Work assignments normally involve strenuous physical activity—sometimes at high altitudes. Team members must be in good physical health.
• International travel always contains some degree of danger. Global Village team members participate at their own risk.

Passports

• International trips: You will need a current passport that is valid for six months beyond your travel dates.
• A note about passport processing times: To ensure you receive your passport by your Global Village trip departure, allow approximately 20 weeks for passport applications (both new and renewal).
  
  We also recommend asking for expedited service when applying for passports. Expedited service does have a higher cost.
  
  For more information regarding passport processing times, please visit http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/processing/processing_1740.html.

Step 2
Fill out an online application to be a Global Village trip participant.

Complete one application only, regardless of the number of teams that interest you.

• If you have applied within the past three years: You do not need to reapply.
  When you see a trip of interest on the Available Global Village Work Trips page, you may contact the team leader directly.
• If you applied more than three years ago: Submit a new application by clicking the blue “Apply Online Now” button below.
• If you are interested in a Thrivent Builds Worldwide trip: Please view Thrivent trips, more information and submit a separate application on the Thrivent Builds Worldwide site.

Selection process

• Once your application is submitted, you will receive a confirmation letter.
• The team leader will select team members from a pool of interested applicants. Selection is not on a first-come basis.
• Your choice of destination(s) and date(s) will be matched with available trips and you will receive an eight-digit Habitat ID and “match” letter.

How to apply as a Global Village team leader
Read Becoming a Team Leader to learn more about team leader requirements, roles and responsibilities and to apply.