Get Involved

The Role of Volunteers

At Habitat, volunteers are the heart of our organization! More than 5,000+ volunteers assist in our home building program every year. They build homes, raise funds, work in the offices, feed hungry volunteers, work at our Home Centers, and more. Our volunteers work alongside our homebuyers and help them on their journey toward homeownership.

Build Homes

Home construction is the heart of Habitat. No previous experience is necessary to volunteer. Each home will have an experienced leader to instruct volunteers and all the tools and safety equipment necessary. We have opportunities on the work site most Tuesdays – Saturdays. We provide lunch for our volunteers on Fridays and Saturdays.

Lunch Crews

Feed hungry volunteers. If you want to provide lunch to our volunteers you will provide homemade food, beverages, and paper products for approximately 30 volunteers on any scheduled build day. Providing lunch for one house (30 volunteers) is worth 24 hours of community service (provided that is accepted by your organization or school).

Volunteer Services Assistant

This is an ideal position for volunteers who want to be on the worksite but for some reason choose not to participate in construction. This volunteer will help Volunteer Services staff host all the volunteers on-site (ex: sign in, help with lunch)

General information about building

Habitat builds homes year-round. Volunteers can help with construction from Tuesdays through Saturdays, 7:45 am – 3:30 pm.  No prior construction experience is needed for construction volunteers.

Verification of Volunteer Service

If you are completing hours for school or an organization and need your hours of service verified by our Volunteer Services staff make sure you get your paperwork signed the day you are volunteering. If you do not have a form – we always have volunteer verification forms available in the office or on-site. Please note: Make sure to get your verification form signed the day you serve your hours.