Travel And Make A Difference In The Lives of Others [Volunteer Travel]

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For travel lovers who would also love to do some volunteer work now and then; here is an opportunity to kill two birds with one stone!

Habitat for Humanity Global Village volunteer teams travel to exciting destinations in the United States and around the world. They advocate for better living conditions and raise funds to help those in need.

As a Global Village volunteer, you will

Work alongside members of the host community to build decent, affordable houses.
Fundraise to build Habitat homes in the country you visit and support the Global Village program.
Advocate for improved housing and quality of life around the world.
Create a true global village of love, community, homes and hope.

Who can participate

Habitat’s Global Village volunteer program welcomes all who want to make a difference by picking up a hammer and helping to change lives. No experience is necessary. There is no maximum age limit. Many of the trips require strenuous manual labor, so all participants should be in good health.

What you will do on your trip

You may work on: