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Learn more about volunteering on a Global Village trip

What do volunteers do on Global Village trips?

  • Fundraise to build Habitat homes in the country they visit and support the Global Village program.
  • Work alongside members of the host community, building decent, affordable houses.
  • Advocate for improved housing and quality-of-life around the world.

Where can I get more details about the trips?

  • International Global Village volunteer trips [1]
  • U.S. and Canada Global Village volunteer trips [2]

Where can I find a schedule of upcoming Global Village trips?

  • Available Global Village work trips [3]

How can I join a Global Village trip?

  • How to apply [4]
  • Payment policies [5]
  • Cancellation policy [6]

Who can volunteer on a Global Village trip?

  • Anyone who wants to make a difference by picking up a hammer and helping to change lives.
  • There is no maximum age limit. Please read the Global Village minor policy [7] for information regarding volunteers under the age of 18.
  • Many of the trips require strenuous manual labor, so all participants should be in good health.
Watch a video
Global Village video [8]
Connect cultures and build lives [8]
Read about the Global Village experience
Global Village volunteer stories
Global Village volunteer stories [9]

Get the latest GV news and trip announcements in your email inbox
Subscribe to the Global Village e-newsletter [10]


Source URL: http://www.habitat.org/gv/learn_more.aspx

Links:
[1] http://www.habitat.org/gv/factsheet_international.aspx
[2] http://www.habitat.org/gv/factsheet_us_canada.aspx
[3] http://www.habitat.org/cd/gv/schedule.aspx
[4] http://www.habitat.org/gv/how_to_apply.aspx
[5] http://www.habitat.org/sites/default/files/gv_payment_policy.pdf
[6] http://www.habitat.org/gv/cancellation_policy.aspx
[7] http://www.habitat.org/gv/minor.aspx
[8] http://www.habitat.org/lc/videogallery/FlaVideo/VidPlayer640x480.aspx?video=GV_2007.f4v
[9] http://www.habitat.org/gv/volunteer_stories.aspx
[10] http://www.habitat.org/gv/lyris_subscription_form.aspx