habitat for humanity?

[panther309]

does anyone know how this works? I'm interested in traveling to another continent to volunteer my services for anything.. but how exactly does it work? do i need to provide a method of travel and living expenses?

thanks for any info.

 

[MikeyIs4Dcats]

Originally posted by: panther309
does anyone know how this works? I'm interested in traveling to another continent to volunteer my services for anything.. but how exactly does it work? do i need to provide a method of travel and living expenses?

thanks for any info.

See how easy that was?

 

[GalvanizedYankee]

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[leftyman]

Originally posted by: MikeyIs4Dcats

Originally posted by: panther309
does anyone know how this works? I'm interested in traveling to another continent to volunteer my services for anything.. but how exactly does it work? do i need to provide a method of travel and living expenses?

thanks for any info.

See how easy that was?

your quite the internet wiz huh

 

[slsmnaz]

I think you're looking for the Peace Corps.

 

[jmcoreymv]

I tried to volunteer for habitat up in Northern Cali, but I never got a response for the two applications I sent in. *shrug*

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: slsmnaz
I think you're looking for the Peace Corps.

Yeah... I think they give you a small stipend to live off.

 

[HomerSapien]

Typically, you work through a company or a group. They do offer single volunteers to help and usually are glad to take any help as long as you are capable of helping.

Once you find your local branch, contact them to find out when the build days are or if they need help at their stores. They have stores for people who want to help but are not worthy of wielding a hammer.

You will need to fill out an information sheet for items like, insurance, contact info, etc. You may need to bring your own tools. I have been at some where they are provided and some where they are not provided. The local website should have information about it, or even better, just ask the contact person.

Overall its really easy to do and really is a lot of fun. I did it in school and tried to continue on afterwards, but I have recently moved and havent had a chance to go back.

Have fun.

edit: Oh yeah, you can be hired on through them, but it is an extremely small stipend and fairly tough to do.

 

[FilmCamera]

I thought HFH was a US thing and not international. Peace Corps is international.

 

[panther309]

Peace Corps goes in 27 month parts :|

 

[ThePresence]

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How much does it cost to participate?
The cost of participation varies from country to country. However, in all cases the international volunteer is required to pay for all costs associated with living abroad, including but not limited to international medical insurance (MEDEX), housing, food and travel to and from the host country. An estimate of the cost for each volunteer position is included in the individual position description.