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Volunteer overseas

How does it work?

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Sign up to an upcoming build and register to secure your spot. No building experience required!

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Get ready for a life-changing adventure! We'll send you the details and support you every step of the way

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Fly overseas and meet your team. Discover life off the tourist-beaten track and get immersed in a new culture

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Spend 7 unforgettable days working together to make a real difference, building safe homes for families in need

No building experience required.

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Upcoming builds

No experience or skills are required and people of all ages and fitness levels are welcome. So why not sign up for a life-changing adventure today? 

Siem Reap, Cambodia

"International Women's Day Build"
2 - 9 March 2024
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Dong Thap, Vietnam

"Lotus Flower Build"
20 - 27 April 2024
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Yogyakarta, Indonesia

"Jasmine Build"
8 - 15 June 2024
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Nadi, Fiji

"Bula Build"
13 - 20 July 2024
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Eastern Region, Nepal

"Lali Build"
19 - 26 October 2024
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Siem Reap, Cambodia

"Romduol Build"
2 - 9 November 2024
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Hoa Binh, Vietnam

"Orchid Build"
30 November - 7 December 2024
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"Building with Habitat is something that's lifechanging. I've been on many builds now and each one brings new memories and lasting friendships. This is truly one of the best experiences you can have."
- Jenny, Global Village Volunteer
"Knowing that you are making a difference in their lives has to be the best part."
- Alex, Global Village Volunteer
"We met the most wonderful people - both the beautiful, amazing family we were building for, as well as the other volunteers. It was so great to spend the week with like-minded people working hard to make some sort of difference."
- Nicole, Global Village Volunteer

Details

About Global Village

Global Village is Habitat for Humanity’s short term international volunteer program that brings people together to build and improve homes, and the health and wellbeing of families and communities.

Habitat for Humanity is one of the world’s largest not-for-profit providers of housing for vulnerable families. Habitat works to break the cycle of poverty for good by working with families and communities to develop long term, sustainable solutions that offer “a hand up, not a hand out”.

Duration

Global Village builds run for 7 days, including time for rest, relaxation and exploring the country. Before you leave, you’ll receive an itinerary outlining your stay and what you will be doing.

You might like to combine your build trip with travel to other overseas destinations.

Requirements

Anyone aged 15 years old or above can join our builds. All you need is a reasonable level of fitness, an open mind, and a willingness to get your hands dirty. No building experience required!

Volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Costs

Registration Fee: $200

This covers medical and evacuation insurance, your online fundraising page and a build pack to get you on your way.

Fundraising: $1,800

This program donation allows Habitat for Humanity to fund our mission in countries where resources are very limited. Your donations go towards building houses for families in need, but that’s not all! They also go towards funding education and literacy programs, microfinance programs and financial literacy training, WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene – education and infrastructure around hygiene, such as building toilets and wells), women’s empowerment workshops and more. Without this financial support, Habitat would not be able to maintain its life-changing programs.

The Global Village team will create an online fundraising page for you, and will support you throughout your fundraising journey.

All donations over $2 are tax deductible.

In-country expenses: Estimated between $780 – $1,000

These expenses can be fundraised separately, and will cover your accommodation, meals, bottled water, ground transportation and local activities for the week.

Flights, visa, vaccinations, additional travel insurance and personal expenses are not included in your Global Village trip costs.

What’s included
  • Airport pick up and drop off
  • Accommodation (twin – single share accommodation)
  • All meals for the week
  • Transport to and from build site and activities
  • Snacks and water
  • 24-hour in-country support
  • World Travel protection
  • Insurance whilst on the build site
  • All necessary safety equipment and building materials
  • Volunteer Welcome Pack, including Habitat branded T-shirt and cap
Support

Habitat for Humanity Australia, our trained Team Leaders and our in-country partners will support you every step of the way, from registration to build completion.

Got questions? Please call the Volunteering team on 1800 88 55 99 or email us at [email protected]

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