Is this build opportunity for me?
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Siem Reap, Cambodia
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Nov 14 - Nov 21, 2026
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Home construction
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$3120 Minimum fundraising target
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Team size: 12-15
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No building experience required
Global Village is a meaningful short-term international volunteer experience with opportunities around the world. By working closely with Habitat country programs, volunteer groups partner with local communities, building or improving homes as part of Habitat’s vision of a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live. Upon return, Global Village participants become champions for resilient housing and advocates for Habitat’s work.
Why we build in Siem Reap:
Siem Reap Province is one of the poorest provinces in Cambodia. Even though Siem Reap is home to Angkor Wat and many other religious sites and is a major tourist destination, it still has great poverty, with approximately 27 percent of households living below the provincial poverty line and there are still many issues preventing the poor in Siem Reap from gaining improved access to housing, economic opportunities, living conditions, and health. According to the geographical features of the region in Cambodia, Siem Reap is regularly affected by floods, flash floods, drought, and storms.
Through this project, Habitat works in 2 districts and 1 municipality in Siem Reap province. The project contributes to SDGs 1, 3, 6, 11, 13 (No poverty, good health & wellbeing, clean water & sanitation, sustainable cities & communities, and climate change). It aims to strengthen resilience of communities, empower women and improve the housing and socioeconomic conditions of 36,323 community members in 18 villages.
For more information visit Habitat Cambodia’s website here.
DAY 1 | Saturday: Arrive at Siem Reap International Airport & Orientation
Your adventure begins today with your arrival at Siem Reap International Airport. We will arrange your transfer to the project site, where you will have time to unpack and unwind. You will finally get to meet your fellow volunteers, your Team Leader and the Habitat for Humanity coordinator.
Please note that the distance between the airport to town is approximately 1 hour or 46km.
DAY 2 | Sunday: Independent Travel
The day begins with breakfast at the hotel. The team will have free time to explore the scenic town of Siem Reap - options include visiting the iconic Angkor Wat or relaxing and enjoying leisure activities with colleagues. The day concludes with a team dinner in the evening.
DAY 3 | Monday: Begin construction of the house
After breakfast at the hotel, depart for your first day on the build site. Upon arrival, meet the host community and families, followed by a site safety orientation and construction plans, including group work division, led by construction supervisor.
Spend the day working on home construction tasks, taking breaks for tea and snacks mid-morning. Return to the hotel by evening to refresh, enjoy dinner and gather for a team reflection session to share the day’s experiences.
DAY 4, & 5 | Tuesday and Wednesday: Construction and Social Learning Exchange Activity
Begin each morning with breakfast at the hotel before heading to the build site. The next two days will focus on construction tasks and strengthening bonds with the community.
Take part in a social learning exchange activity on Wednesday afternoon. Lunch will be shared onsite, offering opportunities for connection with local families. Evenings include time to rest, have dinner, and informal team discussions reflecting on the progress made.
DAY 6 | Thursday: Construction
After breakfast, travel to the build site for another full day of work. Continue construction and enjoy your mid-morning tea break before lunch.
Return to the hotel in the evening for dinner and a team reflection session.
DAY 7 | Friday: House dedication and farewell celebrations
The closing day is emotional for everyone involved. You will spend the morning on site for the final build activities and a House Dedication Ceremony, celebrating the completion of the home alongside the partner family and community members.
Share a farewell lunch with the community, followed by a farewell dinner in Siem Reap to commemorate the week’s accomplishments. Overnight in Siem Reap.
DAY 8 | Saturday: Departure Day
After breakfast, check out and travel back to Siem Reap International Airport. For earlier departures, alternative arrangements can be made upon request. Though the trip ends, the memories and impact will inspire your commitment to Habitat’s mission.
Typical Volunteer Tasks:
Typical volunteer tasks could include mixing concrete and mortar, smoothing bamboo, building walls, building stairs and its foundation, cutting wood, and timber cladding, and digging and pouring foundations.
Through peer-to-peer fundraising, Global Village volunteers contribute a program and build donation that will advance Habitat’s work in communities with the greatest housing needs. Build donations cover volunteer accommodations, meals and ground transportation. Crucially, the program donations also directly support Habitat’s housing programs in the countries.
Once you register for a this Global Village build, you commit to fundraising:
$3120 minimum fundraising target
What's Included
- Double Occupancy Accommodation
- All meals for the week
- Daily transportation to and from site
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
- Snacks and water
- All necessary building materials and safety equipment
- 24-hour support
- Insurance whilst on the build site
*What's Not Included
- Flights to and from Cambodia
- Travel Insurance
- Visa
- Vaccinations
Meet your team leader - Sally Sipos!
Welcome back my fellow GV Builders. I’m thrilled to be back with Habitat leading this build to Cambodia and I am very much looking forward to re-connecting with good friends and making new ones.
This trip will be my 19th Habitat build, and I know that several of you have many builds under your belt as well. We all missed these experiences while GV took a hiatus during Covid, so let’s make this a memorable build.
Since the last time we were together, I am now a “Nana” to a beautiful 6 month old girl, Olivia. It’s so much fun to be a grandmother.
I am planning to retire at the end of January 2026 and looking forward to getting more active in volunteer activities. I have 4 grown children who no longer live at home, but my little Bengal kitty, Cleo, keeps me company. The house I built on the lake is now complete and I never get tired of seeing the beautiful sunset off my deck.
Can’t wait to lock in our team for this build and help out a family in Cambodia!
Is this build opportunity for me?
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Siem Reap, Cambodia
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Nov 14 - Nov 21, 2026
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Home construction
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$3120 Minimum fundraising target
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Team size: 12-15
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No building experience required