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!
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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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!
🐊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! 💙
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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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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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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Have you heard about the house we are building?
This Lenten season, we have partnered with indyhabitat & arborhomesindy to build a habitat home for the Love family. We need your help throughout this build. You can support this project through your time or donations. Help us answer this families prayers for safe and affordable housing. {Link in Bio}
We love being part of our community! Another #habitatforhumanity build is coming up in February...stay tuned!
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Yesterday Executive Director Kelly Fleming sat down with Ashley King from THV11 to discuss all things Habitat, Porter Cove, and our 31st "birthday" this July!
If you missed it, be sure to check the link in bio!
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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
Some heartwarming moments to break up a potentially heavy feed. // Delta volunteers built homes for local families during their 2019 Global Build in conjunction with Habitat for Humanity.
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