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!
Today our employees took part in another Habitat for Humanity habitat_ebsv Women's Leadership Build in Walnut Creek, CA. This build is part of an affordable homeownership program that makes it a reality for families in the bay area. The project showcases our founder Barc Simpson's 9th Principle of Business in action: “Give Back".
What does it mean to be a part of maryvillecollegecce?
It means waking up early on a Saturday after classes and commitments have kept you busy all week and showing up to campus at early light. It means driving nails even if a hammer feels foreign to your grip. It means manual labor for a good cause. It means doing it all and finishing up a few hours later with a profound sense of gratitude for the opportunity to give back.
That's what our founder, Rev. Isaac Anderson, meant when he talked about doing good on the largest possible scale. Last Saturday, our community-engaged scholars turned out to build walls for sheds that will be used for blcohabitatforhumanity homes in the community, and we couldn't be prouder of the turnout, the effort and the selflessness of the Scots who gave of their time and energy.
Thanks to an endowment fund provided by mcalumni Dr. Thomas Laird Jones '52 for making this project possible!
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Briianna’s got friends in “low places” now that she’s buddies with Garth Brooks on the Habitat Build this week! #HabitatBuild #CarterHabitatWeek #garthbrooks
Build day with habitatcapecod! 🏠 This great team recently spent a chilly Tuesday in #Chatham taking on the various tasks needed to help turn their site into a home for a family in need.
Thanks to everyone who joined us: Anna Losordo, Marina Denisova, Scott Mitchell, Kristen Woodbury, Jim Watt, Jeff Martin, Alyx Schrecengost, Mike Dunn, Tom Shevory, and Kevin O'Brien.
Learn more about #DellbrookJKS' involvement with Habitat for Humanity: https://bit.ly/3MYJn38 or link in bio!
Side pivots done!
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Build Update! 🛠Our build team at Haultain Crossing in Regina has been hard at work finishing up the last 7 units of our 62 unit townhouse complex. Finishing touches like countertops, closet doors, and paint have all been completed in the last couple of weeks to prepare for the families' possession date! #habitatsask #habitatbuild #homeownership
Build it and they will come! New duck hole in the making! Another happy client! #stayrooted #duckhabitat #habitatbuild #duckhole #buildyourland
Yesterday, Stance employees visited a Habitat for Humanity build site to do the final touches on a home that a family is moving into at the end of the month. They spent the day painting trim around windows, learning to install laminate flooring, gardening, and deck building. Thank you to all our staff volunteers for taking the time to improve the lives of those within our community. 👨👩👧🏡
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Time for a break! We are off to Oregon for the PNW Overland show.
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Our biggest thanks go out to this incredible team from contechlighting ! Last week, they framed and loaded walls for two different homes that we'll be building in Waukegan this year. Construction season is officially underway! 🏠🚧⚒️ #mondaymotivation💪
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It is a common practice for Habitat volunteers to leave notes on the houses they are working on. ✍️ And we think that’s a beautiful tradition. 💙
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Happy December! We are looking forward to our upcoming events this month 🗓️ First up, on THURSDAY, you can head over to thirdeyebrewing and support #habitatforhumanitygreatercincinnati by buying a beer! Bring your friends, bring your family, bring your coworkers, and join us. Cheers!!
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Stay tuned for more December events this week like our 2nd Saturday build, and as always check us out on MeetUp (link in bio) to sign up and see what’s coming next!
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