May 23-30, 2026
$2,600 – $3,800
What is included?
- Donation to the Habitat HFHI Program
- Meals (Excluding traveling to and from home country)
- Accommodation
- In-country Transport, including airport pick up and drop off
- Medical emergency and evacuation insurance
- Team coordination assistance from HFHI and hosting program and orientation materials
- Some local cultural activities included
Additional Costs
- Airfare: Estimate $1200 (Airfare Trip Cancellation Insurance at own discretion and cost)
- Personal Money on the trip
- Meals while in-transit
- Passport
- Vaccinations if needed
Pre-Departure Commitments
- Attend 4 training meetings (preferably in person, but can be virtual as needed)
- Attend the Team build day on a St. Vrain site
- Turn in all paperwork in a timely manner
- Obtain a Passport that is valid till at least 6 months past trip dates
- Purchase own airfare
Build in Romania
Imagine stepping into the heart of Romania, where rolling green hills meet colorful villages and every day feels both grounded and meaningful. On a Habitat for Humanity trip, you won’t just be passing through—you’ll become part of a community. Mornings begin with purpose as you work side by side with local families, raising walls that will soon hold laughter, warmth, and new beginnings. Even if you’ve never picked up a hammer before, you’ll find yourself learning quickly, supported by a team that turns effort into connection and strangers into friends.
But the experience doesn’t end at the build site. Evenings invite you to slow down and soak in the culture—sharing home-cooked meals, hearing stories that stay with you long after you leave, and exploring the charm of Romania’s historic towns and countryside. There’s something powerful about seeing a place not as a tourist, but as a contributor—someone who leaves a lasting impact while being deeply changed in return.
This isn’t just a trip; it’s a chance to step outside your routine and into something that matters. You’ll come home with more than photos—you’ll carry the feeling of having made a difference, the bonds you didn’t expect, and the quiet pride of knowing you helped build something real. Come along, and be part of a journey that stays with you long after the plane ride home.
Jan 15 – Interest form due
Jan 30 – $250 deposit due
April 1 – Final Payment due
Questions?
Julie Gallegos, Associate Executive Director
jgallegos@stvrainhabitat.org
(303) 682-2485 x103
Habitat International is committed to building cross-cultural relationships through the Global Village Volunteer program. Our vision for St. Vrain Valley Global Village Trips is to demonstrate faith in action.
1) Supporting the work of Habitat Tithe Partners – We visit to support the work of the local affiliate. We do not come to fix processes or teach “better” practices but to work alongside our brothers and sisters who have been and will continue to do great work in the process of eliminating substandard housing.
2) Energizing our local affiliate – We will increase local participation from those more inclined to support international development and help those in our community see the need and work in our own neighborhoods, as well as internationally.
3) Building relationships with those we support financially – Our tithe supports international affiliates by financial means, but our relationship and our global story will only increase in authenticity with relationships built by working side by side. Through meaningful relationships built on the trips, we will increase our ability to describe the need and promote the work of our tithe partners.
