Costs and facts -- Habitat for Humanity Int'l 1
Costs and facts
Volunteer trip costs vary depending on the length of the trip and its destination. Most countries have standard budgets for each volunteer team trip. The standard one week trip to Europe and Central Asia is from 900€ to 1,450€.
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In-country transport (to and from the airport, to the build site)
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Why is a donation to Habitat included in the cost?
We ask volunteers to make a donation towards the building costs of the houses in the country and towards the costs of hosting volunteer teams. We therefore say that there are two parts to a Global Village trip, to volunteer your time and to raise as much money as you can for Habitat for Humanity’s house-building projects.
How can I raise money for a volunteer trip?
Fundraising for a Habitat for Humanity Global Village trip is half of the fun! Habitat volunteers have let their creativity flow in their fundraising adventures, including events like: ‘bid on a date’ evening, arts and craft sales, car washes, entering a ‘bike-a-thon’ and much more. Check out our resources section or contact us at gv.europe@habitat.org.
How does a volunteer trip through Global Village differ from a normal holiday?
A volunteer trip through Global Village is a holiday with a purpose. You will help build or renovate a simple, decent and affordable home for the local people on need. As possible the partner families or beneficiaries and other volunteers will be working alongside you sharing your joy and frustrations. You will work side by side Habitat professionals in the field having unique opportunities to meet our partners, get to know the local people and make new friends. You will see another country and culture in a way that no tour group can. You will see it through the eyes of those who live there and very often struggle to survive. On top of that you will contribute meaningfully to the work of our grassroots organization and to the life of people you will get to meet.
What kind of construction work would I do?
Construction work varies depending on trip location, the local construction techniques and the stage the building program has reached at the time of your trip. You could be digging foundations, mixing concrete or mortar, laying blocks, raising timber frame walls, making window frames, plastering, painting, or landscaping.
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Volunteering trips can be physically demanding. However, physical disability or a medical condition should not prevent you from taking part. If there is likely to be a problem, we will let you know and suggest an alternative (e.g. another trip where medical facilities are more easily accessible).
What about safety on the build site?
Your safety is of paramount importance for us and we always try to minimize risk. Should there be an accident, there will be access to qualified medical consultation and services regardless of your team’s location. Learn more about the insurance policy that covers Global Village team members.
How does the Global Village program work?
There are two types of Global Village short-term house-building teams: open-registration and closed-registration teams. Each Global Village team is led by a volunteer team leader who plays a pivotal role in making the trip a success and ensuring that the participants have a rewarding experience.
Open-registration teams
An open team is designed to attract individuals who apply to join a team via the Global Village web site, where available trips are posted. Open team leaders may not know any of the applicants personally before the trip.
Closed-registration teams
Closed teams are made up of participants who are associated with the same partnering organization—church, school, university, corporation, family, circle of friends, civic club, associations, Habitat affiliate or any other type of already-formed group. The team leader is a member of the partnering organization or group.