Description

As a Global Village volunteer, you will:

* Work alongside members of the host community to build decent, affordable houses.
* Raise funds to support Habitat projects in the country you visit.
* Help raise awareness of the burden of poverty housing.
* Create a true global village of love, community, homes and hope.

Highlights

* Experience another culture while making a difference in the lives of others.
* Volunteering on a Global Village trip gives you the opportunity to observe and contribute to Habitat's work firsthand.
* You will learn about poverty housing, development challenges and Habitat's ministry and mission to help eradicate them.
* You will experience the community's culture, language and social practices while working alongside homeowners and volunteers of all backgrounds, races and religions.
* You will help to build a true global village of love, homes, families, communities and hope!

Qualifications

Habitat's Global Village volunteer program welcomes all who want to make a difference by picking up a hammer and helping to change lives. No experience is necessary. There is no maximum age limit. Many of the trips require strenuous manual labor, so all participants should be in good health.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

1000-1500

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country staff support
• Medical insurance
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Registration fees
• Travel while in host country
• Written materials pre-departure

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

Habitat's Global Village volunteer program welcomes all who want to make a difference by picking up a hammer and helping to change lives. No experience is necessary. There is no maximum age limit. Many of the trips require strenuous manual labor, so all participants should be in good health.

Age Range

18-70

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory
• Group living
• Guest House

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 15-25

Application Process Involves

• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

1-2 weeks

Habitat for Humanity International's Mission Statement

Habitat for Humanity International helps to turn such expectations into reality by transforming lives through the provision of safe, decent and affordable homes. A decent home opens the door to improved health, better performance in school, greater economic opportunities and increased community cohesion. For 35 years, Habitat for Humanity has been a catalyst for such transformations, often achieving great success by working with like-minded partners. The impact is not only felt by families whom Habitat helps. Entire communities are also transformed when partners support Habitat by providing power, water and sanitation facilities, schools, community facilities and employment opportunities. The challenges of combating poverty housing are complex. The Asia-Pacific region encompasses many unique and diverse societies. A housing solution that makes sense on an island in the western Pacific is very different to what works in a New Zealand suburb. Or a fishing village in Orissa. Or a slum in Metro Manila. Or a mountain village in China. Every day, across the Asia-Pacific region, Habitat for Humanity and family partner rise together to the challenges.

Year Founded

1976

Habitat for Humanity International is a Christian based organization. We do not require our participants to be of the same faith. Our volunteers will not be involved in religious proselytizing.