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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
- Bamenda, Cameroon (October 8–October 21, 2010)
Cameroon is known for its dramatic and varied landscapes and its ethnic diversity. The trip will combine making a lasting contribution, seeing a new culture, doing hard work and making new friends. If you are flexible, open to new experiences and willing to get dirty helping a family build a home, join us for a rewarding and eye-opening experience.
- Udon Thani, Thailand (November 13–26, 2010)
Join this Global Village team as they travel to Thailand, meeting its people, enjoying a unique culture and food and above all, making a significant contribution by building a Habitat home for a deserving and qualified family. No construction experience is required. There is work for men and women of all ages. Give yourself the gift of travel and fulfillment.
- El Salvador (November 13–21, 2010)
Experience the beauty and warmth of El Salvador this fall. Building alongside other volunteers and family members in El Salvador can be a life-changing experience. It is an opportunity to meet a diverse group of people, experience a new culture and to truly see, feel and be a part of Habitat for Humanity’s Global Village mission. You will learn all the building skills you need—just come with a positive and adventuresome spirit.
- Macedonia (November 6–15, 2010)
Do you enjoy an adventure, meeting new people, experiencing new cultures and helping people in need? Join a GV team in the beautiful country of Macedonia! No building experience is necessary. All you need is a good sense of humor and the ability to work hard.
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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