Global Volunteers' unique philosophy of service ensures your work projects help advance the host community's current development vision and goals. Always serving at the invitation and under the direction of host community partners, each Global Volunteers team member works alongside local people, and personally contributes to needed project financing through their service program fee. Our long-term commitment to work in partnership on sustained community development projects enables you, in just a short time, to serve as a critical link in a chain of lasting community enhancements.

You're needed to assist with a variety of labor and construction projects. Over the years, we've painted classrooms, built school chairs and desks, installed an improved water system, expanded a community center, improved local church facilities, and constructed footbridges. Even if you have only limited experience with a paintbrush, hammer or a trowel, you can provide a great service.

Health-care professionals have also provided blood pressure check-ups, diabetes screenings, prenatal care, tooth extractions, eye exams and other preventative health-care services. During the summer, volunteers have also enjoyed engaging local children in arts and crafts or sporting activities.