Students volunteer for 2 weeks – but the house, and the impact of building, lasts a lifetime.

Habitat for Humanity Ireland Schools Programme is a unique programme opening the mind of students to a world of global issues and practical volunteering experience – changing your life for the good of others.

Through our Schools Programme we have sent transition year students across the globe to partner with families and communities to build homes for people in need. The students commit to the team by attending training, team building, and by actively fundraising. The difference an experience like this makes in the lives of the students is remarkable.

Habitat for Humanity Ireland also provides a development education course that can be personalised to each trip and school that participates in the programme.

Past Groups:

• East Glendalough: Hungary 2007, Hungary 2009, India 2012
• Gonzaga College: Zambia 2007, Zambia 2008, Zambia 2009, Zambia 2010, Zambia 2012
• High School: Romania 2007, Kyrgyzstan 2008, Zambia 2009, Bangladesh 2010, Nepal 2012
• St. Columbas College: Hungary 2007, Hungary 2008, Hungary 2009, Hungary 2009
• Wesley College: Romania 2007, Romania 2008, Honduras 2009, Romania, 2010

Personal Development for Students Includes:

• A change in attitudes and mindsets. Increased compassion and humility as well as respect.
• A desire to be more active in the local and international community.
• Heightened maturity and deepened friendships and relationships among staff and students.
• Increased awareness and educated probing into important global issues.

Learn more about Habitat for Humanity Ireland Student Volunteering Programme CLICK HERE

Young students pull together to raise the frame of a house.