Volunteer Abroad
Charity work abroad - in Asia, Africa, Latin America, & Europe
International volunteering opportunities
Due to Coronavirus, our overseas volunteering programme is on hold for the safety of both our volunteers and the communities in which we build. When the time is right, and with you beside us, we stand ready to once again accelerate our efforts with renewed energy and commitment to fulfil our vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live. In the meantime you can keep up-to-date with our news and follow us on social media and share our stories.
Latest stories from our blog
Your impact worldwide
Every year, our volunteers participating in charity work abroad help build dozens of new homes and send well over £200,000 in raised donations as part of their volunteer trip costs (fundraised or not).
For the families we work with, you are valuable reminder that compassionate people regularly go out of their way to help them break the cycle of poverty. Join our mission to build resilient communities that can weather any storm (from cyclones to joblessness). Our work carries on well beyond home construction, as we provide skills and financial training to empower local communities.
Cold feet vs itchy feet?
From “I’m not a manual person” to “I can’t possibly build a house”, the most beautiful thing for us is seeing volunteers suddenly realise that they are capable of so much more than what they think.
Believe us, you can do anything you set your mind to. Jimmy Carter, the 93 year old former US president, has been building with us nearly every year for the past 40 years.
Want to hear more when Global Village starts again?
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How it works
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Contact a team leader - ask any questions you may have and he/she will get back to you shortly
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Register for a build - you'll have to pay the registration fee after which you'll receive information to help you prepare for the build
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Start fundraising - we'll provide you with support and tips to successfully reach your target
Why build with us?
Today, 1.6 billion people live in slums and informal settlements where the walls aren’t sturdy enough, doors are missing and roofs are leaking. Whether you're headed to Africa, Latin America or anywhere else, every short-term volunteer trip includes a donation which helps us pay for local workers to build homes all year round. As well as helping to create local jobs, you provide a crucial boost to our productivity - allowing us to build more homes at a faster pace than ever.
Do you have a question?
- Wondering how to get started or how volunteering abroad works?
- Thinking about joining a short-term volunteer trip?
Get in touch with us and we will be there to support you along the way — introducing you to the Team Leader, setting up your fundraising page and helping with you reach your target.
Your Team Leader will be able to help you as you start to prepare. We have also online resources that will be useful as you embark on your journey.
Contact us at hello@habitatforhumanity.org.uk
Join a community of Habitat volunteers around the world!
Oh hi! Didn’t see you there. Don’t mind me...just caulking some windows. Had a fabulous and chilly time at last weeks Habitat for Humanity Build with fellow Harry Norman agents. This is my third build and I continue to learn new tips and tricks! I highly encourage anyone who is able to attend a Habitat build through your work, school, church, etc. You will not be sorry. One of the biggest perks is meeting and working beside the homeowner. See Mike in the group shot waving his hand in the back! ❤️ Habitat lhomeowners must put in 250 man hours before they officially own their home (help out on their build, other builds, or do other work option from Habitat). They must also have good credit, be first time homeowners, have a savings account, attend new homeowner/finance classes, live in the home for 1 year as a tenant paying their rent consistently and THEN at the end of that one year, they are granted a zero interest 100% loan to purchase the home!!! This family of 5 (soon to be 6) is going to love their new home 🏡
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🐊GHARIAL EXHIBIT BUILD🐊
New addition to the zoo! The Gharial exhibit. I’ve been slowly considering what animals to bring into Tropical Wild Lands (the name of the Zoo) so I can include a wide range of diverse animals and also maintain a good level of conservation. The Gharial was the perfect match for a new addition. The pathway through the middle is the perfect area to see the Gharial without disturbing them.
If you want to see me build the new habitats and areas of the zoo you can follow me on twitch (link in bio) and catch the live thought process and creation of these habitats! 💙
We loved seeing all the photos from last week’s Habitat for Humanity build that our agents participated in! We’re so thankful for our wonderful agents, as they’re always showing us the many ways they care for their community. Enjoy a sampling of pics from that special day!
Components for the #habitatbuild keep piling up. Having all/most of the items early certainly helps determine positioning and spacing, but makes me very eager to get them in.
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Why do we build? Because children who live in homes with leaking roofs, broken windows, nonfunctioning heaters or stoves, peeling paint, exposed wiring or unsafe/unclean environments often experience greater emotional and behavioral problems. We believe it’s our duty to help people avoid living like that. #HabitatFacts
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On #gingerbreadhouseday, we’re hoping that our gingerbread hotel can help inspire families coming together today, and over the coming weeks, for habitatforhumanitygb
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What did you think of our Pronghorn habitat? Check it out 👆 and be sure to let me know what you'd love to see next! 🌿
More progress on the bed storage system for the Habitat this weekend. Drawers are installed and panels are in. Almost ready to bolt in finish up the countertops.
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Another sneak peek at our first habitat of River Rock Zoo! Video coming soon - stay tuned! 😁
It’s been a long week. And to be honest I wasn’t particularly excited about getting up and working on a habitat build this morning. But we had so much fun! We definitely want to come back, help out and learn more #HabitatHouse #HabitatBuild #LinziDoesOct10 #WifeLife
Seriously so happy with everyone's responses to our Timber Wolf habitat and River Rock Zoo! 😍 THANK YOU!
If there's an animal you'd like to see in the zoo let me know! 👇
