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!
This is the dramatic entrance to Raven Hall, home of the Corvidae. A site currently in creation, this hall is the centre point for the whole development.
It will be a home for many limestone plants and the wildlife associated with them.
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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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I got the honor last night to attend the Habitat for Humanity home dedication for the sweet Colson family. What a blessing to share their joy when they officially became homeowners and had keys in hand. It was even more special because my NSMS girlfriends and I helped lay the flooring you see in the picture. We had a blast that day as Jimmy and Beverly supervised our every move. Seeing the whole house finished and the excitement in Jimmy and Beverly’s faces made my eyes overflow a little. If you haven’t volunteered in a Habitat build before, just do it. It’s a beautiful way to serve others, build community and change lives. The Colson’s lives have certainly been changed and our lives are all the more richer from having met them as well. #habitat #habitatforhumanity #habitatbuild #enrichedlives #newfriends #servicetoothers #buildcommunity #cometogether #strongertogether #pickupthehammer #volunteer #enrichment #shesaspitfire #hehumbleandquiet #tellitlikeitis #homededication #filledwithlove #builtwithlove #jesushands #changinglives #onehomeatatime #dontknowhowbuticanlearn #puttinginthework #sharemytime #letspaint #layingflooring #laboroflove #sweatandtears #shebrokeherknuckle #itsallgoodnow
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
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Happy Saturday! Our Sears Real Estate agents are spending the day helping build a home for Greeley-Weld Habitat for Humanity! What are you doing this weekend?
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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! 🌿
Overview of River Rock Zoo so far! 🤗 Super happy with how its turning out and with all the support we've recieved! 🙌🌿
Kris Hermiller and Marvin Miller cut siding Wednesday for the Habitat for Humanity of Findlay/Hancock County’s 2020 Apostle Build.
Over 300 volunteers representing 12 churches have come together to build the 45th local Habitat home and the eighth all-church build. The home is scheduled to be dedicated on Oct 3. #findlayohio #habitatforhumanity #construction #habitatbuild #volunteers
Finished up the inside of our Crocodile habitat today! 🐊🌿 a few more details to the outside and we'll be all done! 👍
Yesterday was truly an INCREDIBLE day. We had the opportunity to work alongside habitatgfw fwunited and the #fortwaynepolicedepartment to build lots of new walls all while breaking some others down. Thank you to everyone who volunteered and came out to show support! Thank you especially to brotherhoodmutual for your partnership and for providing food from Lewis Street Grill! And thank you thatlaundry for spending the day with us, whipping up an awesome mural!
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