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?
Subscribe to our monthly e-newsletter to receive the latest updates on new volunteer trips abroad, blog posts and videos.
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!
Helping to make the dream of ownership come true. We volunteered with habitatforhumanity habitatbroward on their Rick Case Habit Community project. When it’s complete, the community will have 77 homes, a community park and playground. 🔨🔨🔨
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Our life and our death are with our neighbor.
-St. Antony
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We have teamed up with Dubuque/Jackson County #HabitatforHumanity and the Dubuque #HomeBuilders and Associates for their annual #BlitzBuild this week! We're helping construct an entire #Dubuque #home in just five days! Day one is already moving right along. Stay tuned for updates on the build throughout the week. #HabitatBuild
It’s that time again! Realty Austin’s 9th Annual Habitat for Humanity is kicking off today!🏠💙Our team is raising $100,000 to build a new home for the Herrera family this Fall. We will volunteer over 1,000 hours to make this a reality for a new family. Join me in donating to this wonderful cause......or else 😂🤣*SWIPE RIGHT* ➡️➡️
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We are aware of all that has been given to us, in this lifetime, in the past few years, months, days and so it’s hard not to be humbled, and pleased to give back. It’s said that generosity begins in your heart and then spills out in your behavior. That what you pour out is poured right back into you... we couldn’t agree more. #habitatbuild #nixtann #lovewhereyoulive #womenbuild 6019827918
STOP - Hammer Time 🔨 Team kprc2 began our 7th annual habitathouston build today. In just a little while, a local family will have a brand new home to live in! You can follow the progress of the build on TV and online as it comes together 🏡 P.S. When is the last time you used a hammer?! It’s hard work! P.S.S. Shout out to kprc2cathyhernandez for the caption 😉 #habitat #habitathouston #habitatforhumanity #habitatbuild #buildday #hammertime #houston #houstontexas #hou #htx #htown #houstontx #kprc2 #tvproducer #producerlife #producer #producers #daytimetv
Holly was all smiles at the 2019 Unity Build with Habitat for Humanity! We're partnering with Habitat again on Saturday, October 3rd. Comment below or send us a dm if you'd like to get involved this year. This is our 19th year working with Habitat so it's a great time to get involved.
“I don’t believe any family should be forced to choose between the cost of home and Food! Medicine! Safe Neighborhood and Schools for Kids! “
Amazing build day with my kid and some great people! #habitatbuild #habitatforhumanity #goodvibes #modernmountainrealestate
The AH team is working hard at a habitatbcgtp house in Burlington, NJ! .
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We're so excited to announce that in just one week we'll kick off our 6th (‼️) #habitatforhumanity house build! This year we'll be working with dorchesterh4h to build a home for the Levine family 🏠. Here are some photos from yesterday's welcome reception with the family and members of our team. We used a 3dsystems 3D printer to crreate a model of the house to give the family a sneak peek at their future home! Stay tuned - we'll be providing updates all throughout the build 🔨.
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I am volunteering my time and doing something I have always wanted to do ... in October I will be going to El Salvador to help build a home for a family that does not have one. I cannot wait! I have always felt like there has to be more for me and this is it ❤
If you want to join us or donate some money to help me make this happen please visit the link ... http://support.habitat.ca/site/TR/GlobalVillage/General?team_id=2300&pg=team&fr_id=2711
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