Volunteer Abroad

Because everyone, everywhere deserves a decent place to live.

What is the Global Village?

Volunteer abroad with Global Village! Global Village is an international volunteer program that takes volunteers abroad to make a hands-on difference in the countries we support through our Global Investment Program. You will experience the country like a local, with locals from the partnering Habitat affiliate. While these volunteer travels may only last a week or two, the financial, emotional, and physical contributions can be life-changing -- not only for the community where you work, but also for you and your volunteer team.

What is the Global Village?

Volunteer abroad with Global Village! Global Village is an international volunteer program that takes volunteers abroad to make a hands-on difference in the countries we support through our Global Investment Program. You will experience the country like a local, with locals from the partnering Habitat affiliate. While these volunteer travels may only last a week or two, the financial, emotional, and physical contributions can be life-changing -- not only for the community where you work, but also for you and your volunteer team.

Be the first to know when trips are scheduled. Sign up for Global Village alerts!

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Global Village Trip 2023: El Salvador

Build abroad with Habitat in El Salvador! From November 4-11, 2023, join a team of volunteers from Habitat East Bay/Silicon Valley to build a home for a family that is currently living in inadequate and vulnerable conditions. Spend a week building alongside the Salvadoran community of Morazan and immerse yourself in the culture while you explore the beautiful country. 

Costs: $2,060 - includes all expenses while in-country as well as a donation to Habitat for Humanity. This can be fundraised or paid in full. Does not include airfare. 

Since 2001, we have partnered with our sister affiliate in El Salvador to serve more than 65 families and change the lives of 325 people through Global Village trips. We're excited to return and volunteer in El Salvador!  

Interested? Email Lisa Amor at LAmor@HabitatEBSV.org to be a part of this Life Changing experience.

Want to learn more? Click here to read about this unique experience from Veteran Gloal Vilalge volunteer!

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Global Village FAQ

How do I sign up?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact: Lisa Amor at lamor@habitatebsv.org or (408) 273-7196.  

 

How much does the trip cost?

The program donation includes your expenses while in-country as well as a donation to Habitat for Humanity. (Airfare is not included.) $2,060- for single-occupancy accommodations. This includes food, accommodations, cultural activities, and a donation to Habitat to cover program costs.

Payment Due Date: September 18, 2023 

We encourage volunteers to fundraise to cover this trip cost. Shortly after being approved for the trip, Habitat staff will contact you to help set up your fundraising page and offer additional support along the way! 

Other estimated costs that are not covered by fundraising include:
Airfare: $700 (approx.)
Misc: (souvenirs, personal expenses, etc.) $200



Is it safe to volunteer in El Salvador?

Habitat has a long history of working in El Salvador, and volunteer health and safety is our top priority. Our sister affiliate in El Salvador know and live in the area, and help ensure a safe and valuable experience for volunteers year after year. We also regularly follow international travel advisories closely. While we cannot guarantee personal safety, we do everything possible to keep volunteers out of harm’s way, both on and off the work site, and also include travel medical insurance in the trip cost. However, it is up to each individual to assess the trip details for their own comfort level. 

What kind of work do volunteers do?

You won’t know what kind of work you will do until our first day at the construction site. Please be ready to do anything from digging foundations to whitewashing walls. Work may be physical, but we work as a team to make sure that people of all skill levels and abilities have a great experience. Everything becomes lighter when you work together!

For a "from the field" look at what a volunteer trip to El Salvador is like, click here to read about Patti's experience in 2018.

Will we get to experience local historic sites or cultural experiences?

Yes! Part of serving abroad is understanding the historic and current events that local residents have experienced, as well as cultural landmarks and traditions,  celebrated locally. Each trip includes at least one local cultural excursion.

Is there an age requirement?

All volunteers must be over the age of 16 and should be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Global Village Volunteer

“This was a life changing experience for me. You have showed me that volunteering is not just an occasional event. You’ve made me question who I interact with and why. What do I want to do with my time and who do I want to be surrounded by. Each and every one of you has left a little bit of chispa in my heart."

 

Linda, Global Village Volunteer

Events

  1. Cycle of Hope

    10/22/2023 All day

    Cycle of Hope brings hundreds of cyclists, volunteers, and fundraisers together to raise awareness and funds to benefit and celebrate Habitat for Humanity's work right here in the Bay Area. Learn more!

  2. Housing & Equity Townhall

    Nov. 28, 2023 12:00pm – 1:00pm PST

    Join us for a conversation about housing and equity with guest speakers and co-authors Richard and Leah Rothstein.

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