Volunteer Abroad
Charity work abroad - in Asia, Africa, Latin America, & Europe
International volunteering opportunities
Welcome to Global Village, our short-term overseas volunteering programme. Our opportunities to volunteer abroad are nothing short of life-changing experiences. You will have a unique chance to directly contribute to Habitat for Humanity’s work on the ground. If you are looking to challenge yourself, you've come to the right place. We have an expert team of builders and volunteer coordinators who will help you make it all possible - from fundraising to laying bricks.
Upcoming volunteer trips
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.
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!
Former US President Jimmy Carter doesn’t let anything keep him down! He got right back to work Monday, helping to build Habitat for Humanity homes in Tennessee - just one day after a fall at his home left him with 14 stitches on his forehead. Find the full story on our Facebook page!
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Thank you to all the amazing volunteers who’ve helped us uplift our neighborhoods, filled our hard-working days with laughter, love & beautiful memories to keep! 🔨🏡 If you’re interested in building homes, communities & hope with us, find more info on how to apply on our website! Link in bio 👆
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Affordable housing & community revitalization puts individuals & families on a path toward success. habitatbroward & bankofamerica are teaming up to advance thriving communities around the world, including here in Broward County. Thank you to bankofamerica and it's amazing employees for kicking off the 6th Annual Global Build Week! 🔨 ❤️️
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OHHH 😯 I have some exciting news to share so keep reading.. I don’t know about you, but I am loving these types of sunnies. I borrowed them from a friend the second I saw them and was like yuppp need them for the picture haha. 😜 Okay, okay, now the news: My boyfriend and I are going to be doing a Habitat for Humanity build in a few weekends and I am so excited. With everything going on around the world with all the destruction from Hurricane Doreen, this couldn’t of came at a better time. We will be doing the build with his company and it’s just to give back to the community. I hope they don’t have me heavy lifting ;) hehe jk I can definitely try..just call me Lindsey the Builder! 🏠How do you help your local community?
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If you want my outfit details let me know, if not no worries I’m going to start trying something new and limiting the amount I tag clothes unless you want to know more! J Enjoy the rest of your Thursday friends! xo
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First trip with habitatforhumanity and 10 years,127 flights,250 teammates,18 trips later...
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Bia agora tem o lugarzinho dela para estudar, desenhar e brincar! Você sabia que a falta de um lugar adequado para estudar é um dos grandes fatores que prejudicam o desenvolvimento escolar de milhões de crianças no Brasil?
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Anyone comfortable giving us a hammer and nails should have their head checked 🔨 👯♂️ #HabitatBuild #Nashville #GNR #Village #TeamJernigan
Are you looking for a way to serve with your family and friends? Come out and help K-LOVE with a build for habitatindiana on April 26th! We have 2 different shifts available. To sign up, use the link in our bio.
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Looking to get out of the grey Canadian winter?😬❄️
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The home on the right, the current housing in the village. The homes of the left, the finished product.
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November 16th-27th build dates in Pondicherry...hurray!
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With hard hats, plenty of tools and a wonderful team from Habitat of Humanity, our Home Office built a home. Click the link in our bio to see how it all came together!
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#TBT to when we met up with gentrimusic last week bright & early ready to get to work on homes for our Habitat families before our benefit concert! A big thank you to caseycelliott, bradrobins, bleversinspo, to our proud Home Sponsor bbigivingback who made this possible & wsvn for their media coverage! 🎶 ❤️️
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