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Global Village Committee

Kauai is Hawaii's oldest island and is justifiably called the "Garden Island". You will live and work in this beautiful place unlike any tourist, learning of the people and its culture from the inside. Despite Kauai's beauty there are many families in need of simple decent housing. You will be working side-by-side with these families to build their homes, making a difference in their lives as well as your own.

Build Location

Eleele, Kauai

Itinerary

Sun., Sept. 11 Fly from Orange County to Lihue; orientation at Kahili Mountain Park
Mon -Tue., Sept. 12-13 Work on site at Eleele
Wed., Sept. 13 Visit Kauai Museum, lunch in Lihue and time for sightseeing/shopping after lunch
Thu.-Sun., Sept. 15-18 Work days/evening local activities
Mon.-Tue., Sept. 19-20 Recreation days; options include relaxing on the beach or participating in one of the many activities and tours available on the island
Wed., Sept. 21 Work day/evening local activities
Thu., Sept. 22 Work in A.M., farewell luau in P.M.
Fri., Sept. 23 Depart from Kauai

Participants must commit to the full itinerary.

Eligibility

Any adult age 18 or older who has a desire to help is eligible to join the team. Minors 16-18 may join the team with a parent or guardian. Participants are not required to have any previous building experience but should be in good physical health since work assignments usually involve strenuous physical activity.

Accommodations

Team members will sleep in cabins at Kahili Mountain Park. Each cabin has four single beds with mattresses. Participants will need to bring their own sleeping bag or linens. Separate shower/toilet facility.

Team Leaders

Ursula and Matt Bohen

Ursula and Matt have volunteered for Habitat for Humanity of Orange County for several years. Ursula joined a short-term mission team that built in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland in October 2002. In 2004 Matt and Ursula led a Global Village team to Northern Ireland (read about that build here).

Please e-mail Matt and Ursula if you have any questions about the trip.