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Think Global.  Act Global.

Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime. Get ready to change the world and to be changed in the process. The world is waiting for you. Join our Global Village team today and start making a world of difference.

The Global Village volunteer program consists of short-term home-building trips designed to give concerned people the opportunity to observe and contribute to Habitat’s work firsthand. Working alongside homeowners and local volunteers, team members build a true “global village” of love, homes, families, communities and hope.

Every GV trip is different and each team member can expect to gain a unique set of experiences and memories. Itineraries are balanced with plenty of work, rest and free time. Most teams spend a few days—depending on the length of the trip—touring local historic sites or attractions or participating in outdoor recreational activities.

~ Habitat for Humanity International Global Village webpage

Our 2009 Global Village Scholarship

Habitat for Humanity of Orange County established a scholarship in 2001 to honor our late board member Betty Andresen. This scholarship funds one global mission trip each year for a volunteer from Orange County who cares deeply about global missions and cannot otherwise afford to participate in one. Betty was an avid supporter of Habitat's Global Village program, and developed especially strong ties with the Northern Ireland Habitat affiliate.

Past scholarship winners, and the countries they visited:

The 2009 winner will choose from any of the Global Village builds that Habitat for Humanity International offers in 2009. Learn about HfHI's Global Village trips.

All costs (plane fare, accommodations, food and transportation, with the exception of personal items and souvenirs) will be covered for the winner, up to $2,500.

To apply, please send a letter describing your involvement with Habitat for Humanity of Orange County and your interest in global builds, along with a completed Global Village application, to:

Please download the Global Village Application.  The application materials are in .pdf format and can be downloaded and printed using Adobe's free Acrobat Reader software.

Before you apply, please read the Scholarship Rules.

Please contact Ursula and Matt Bohen, Global Village Co-chairs with any questions.