Moinesti, Romania

DAY 1 | Saturday: Arrive at Iasi International Airport

Your adventure begins today with your arrival at Iasi International Airport in Romania. We will arrange your transfer to your hotel, 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.

DAY 2 | Sunday: Cultural Walk and transportation to Moinesti

The day begins with breakfast, followed by a welcome orientation and advocacy session introducing the team to Habitat for Humanity Romania’s mission and the week’s objectives. Afterward, the team will take a walk through Downtown Iasi - a charming, walkable cultural town - before enjoying lunch together. In the afternoon, the group will travel to Moinesti, approximately 3.5 hours from Iasi. Upon arrival, they will check in to the build-site hotel, settle in, relax, and gather for dinner in preparation for the days of building ahead.

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 led by Habitat for Humanity Romania staff. Spend the day working on home construction, taking breaks for tea and snacks mid-morning and sharing lunch with local youth. Return to the hotel by late afternoon to refresh, enjoy dinner and gather for a team reflection session to share the day’s experiences.

DAY 4 | Tuesday: Social Learning Exchange Activity

Begin each morning with breakfast at the hotel before heading to the build site. After the day's work at the construction site, the team will take part in social learning exchange activity of visiting previously funded Habitat projects in the area to see firsthand the lasting impact of Habitat’s work. Evenings include time to rest, have dinner, and informal team discussions reflecting on the progress made.

DAY 5 & 6 | Wednesday and Thursday: Continue Construction

After breakfast, travel to the build site. The next two days will focus on construction and strengthening bonds with the community. Lunch will be shared onsite, offering opportunities for connection with local families. Return to the hotel in the evening for dinner and a team reflection session.

DAY 7 | Friday: Farewell celebrations

The closing day is emotional for everyone involved. You will spend the morning on site for the final build activities, celebrating your work alongside the partner family and community members. Share a farewell lunch with the community, followed by a farewell dinner in Moinesti to commemorate the week’s accomplishments. Overnight in Moinesti.

DAY 8 | Saturday: Departure Day

After breakfast, check out and travel back to Iasi 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.

In 2026, Habitat Romania aim to build four homes (two duplex houses) in Moinesti for four families from the community.

Volunteer activities:

Depending on the project status, volunteers may be involved in:

• Building wooden walls, roof trusses, roof boarding, roof tiles

• Mount OSB panels on exterior, exterior insulation, plastering

• Mount OSB panels on the interior walls, interior insulation, plasterboards, gypsum filling, painting, parquetry

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:

$3525 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 Romania
• Travel Insurance
• Visa
• Vaccinations

My name is Neetash Patel and this will be my 13th build with Global Village. I excited for you to join me on this adventure and forge the passion for international community development.

Habitat for Humanity has been a tremendous connection for me, combining my love for travel, exercise, food & philanthropy. Whether in our own backyard or on the world stage, there is nothing more satisfying in the charity world that seeing the results of your time, money, and effort. These builds are just that. Getting off the typical tourist path to see a part of the world & way of life many of us simply read about or unaware of. With your help, we are changing the course of one family's life trajectory. Their safety, hygiene, kids’ education, dignity and so much are addressed by the Habitat charity. In addition to that feat, we support the local economy, bring aid to those that might never receive any and actively help to shape & unite the globe.

Please feel free to contact me to learn more about this build, hear stories of past ones or joining one in the future. Looking forward to meeting you in Romania in July 2026.

Contact email is patelyyc@gmail.com

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