Our tithe program supports carefully chosen building and shelter projects and in 2022, we were happy to welcome our partnership with Kenya. Since 2013, Greater Indy Habitat has hosted six trips to our sister affiliate in El Salvador. Our groups have visited Usulután and San Vincente, El Salvador.
Volunteer FAQs
Why El Salvador and Kenya for Global Village?
Our affiliate has raised more than $2 million since 1988 to fund building projects in Central America, serving 400+ families. We expanded this tithe partnership to include Global Village trips to El Salvador beginning in November 2013 and now Kenya as well. Learn more about their local efforts.
What can travelers expect during the Global Village program?
During the eight-day experience, volunteers will work alongside masons and partner families to help build homes, learn from settlement residents about their housing experience since the 2001 earthquakes, and make an impact on a family and a community.
Click here to view a sample itinerary.
Where can I read about the experience from past Global Village travelers?
Read more about the experience from travelers Tim and Jess Cummings during the 2019 trip.
Read about Joel’s experience while working alongside Osmil and his family IN 2017.
I have never volunteered before; how do I get started?
Please take a few moments to learn about the various ways you can get involved with our mission by visiting our website.
We post all of our available ReStore and build site opportunities on our volunteer website here: https://indyhabitat.volunteerhub.com. You will need to create an account in order to sign up for any of our opportunities and we highly recommend checking “yes” to the email opt-in for monthly volunteer updates.
What do I need to volunteer?
To be best prepared for your volunteer day, take a couple minutes to watch our volunteer build site video!
Training, materials and safety equipment are all provided. We will have water, snacks and pizza lunch on site for volunteers! Please dress for the weather and in clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty. We also recommend wearing rain boots because build sites can be muddy!
Is there an age limit to volunteer?
Yes! All of our volunteers must be at least 16 years old per our insurance requirements. Those under 16 can’t go above 6 feet on a ladder or operate any power tools. Some projects require all volunteers to be 18 or older due to the type of work being done and will be noted in the project description.
My work/church/other organization wants to volunteer. How do we get involved?
Please fill out the group form and you can expect to hear from a member of our team after submitting. They can talk through how your organization and Habitat can form a partnership and connect you to the best volunteer opportunity for your group.
Do you have any builds I could volunteer at on [insert specific date here]?
We post all of our available opportunities on our volunteer website here: https://indyhabitat.volunteerhub.com. Our site updates in real time, so if you do not see an open date initially, make sure you check back often.
How can I volunteer at the ReStore?
All volunteers must be at least 16 years old to participate. Volunteers under 18 must have a parent or guardian present during their volunteer shift. If you are interested in volunteering in one of our ReStores, or need to complete community service hours, please email our ReStore Staffing & Volunteer Coordinator at slewis@indyhabitat.org.