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International Impact Build Volunteering

by: Global Impact Homes

9.5 (2)

Join a life-changing Volunteer Build Week with Global Impact Homes and help construct homes for those in need. We currently offer Impact Builds in several destinations, including Puducherry, India; Zihuatanejo, Mexico; Granada, Nicaragua; and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. As a volunteer, you’ll participate in or lead a one-week build. You’ll collaborate with local communities, providing essential housi...

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Program Highlights

Volunteer in vibrant locations where you combine meaningful impact, adventure, and cultural immersion.

Meet and work with volunteers from around the world, building new friendships.

Gain hands-on experience while participating directly in construction and helping provide essential housing to families in need.

Immerse yourself in the local culture through various activities in your free time.

Guarantee comprehensive support for a seamless experience while volunteering abroad.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • Pondicherry, India
  • Zihuatanejo, Mexico
  • Granada, Nicaragua
  • Medellin, Colombia
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Availability
Year(s) Offered2024, 2025Duration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects
Causes:
  • Building & Construction Projects
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.5

Total Reviews

2

A Life Changing Volunteer Experience

September 28, 2024by: Sara Jones - United StatesProgram: International Impact Build Volunteering
10

Volunteering with Global Impact Homes each year has been an incredibly rewarding experience for me and my husband. Whether we’re building a home for a family, contributing to a community center, or working on a school project, each trip offers meaningful opportunities to make a real difference. What stands out the most is the authentic connection we build with the local community. GIH ensures that locals—from the project foreperson and skilled workers to those providing meals—are sourced directly from within the community. Often, family members or individuals involved with the community centers are on-site as well. I deeply appreciate the time we spend getting to know the people we’re supporting, and we’ve stayed in touch with several people afterward, which makes the experience even more meaningful for me. This is an eye-opening experience that goes far beyond what you might see on a typical tourist trip. In short, I feel like I gain so much more from these trips than I could ever give. The impact on both the volunteers and the local communities is profound, and I can’t recommend Global Impact Homes highly enough.

A collage of photos from trips to Brazil, Colombia, and Nicaragua.

My home away from home is wherever this group is

September 25, 2024by: Jonathan Morgan - United StatesProgram: International Impact Build Volunteering
9

Couldn't think of a better way to spend vacation days. Love these people. Love these trips and love to help. Excited for my 6th trip! Knowing we can make a Global Impact is important to me. This trip and these people are the greatest.

Program Details

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Locations

  • Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • Pondicherry, India
  • Zihuatanejo, Mexico
  • Granada, Nicaragua

Types and Subjects

  • Causes
  • Building & Construction Projects

Availability

Years Offered: 2024, 2025

Duration:
  • 1-2 Weeks

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

All Nationalities

This Program is also open to Families, Group

Program Cost Includes

  • In-Country Transportation To & From Project
  • Some Program Activity Costs
  • Medical / Accident Insurance
  • Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Accommodation Options

  • Group living
  • Guest House
  • Other

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Online Application
  • Other

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