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General Construction
Description: For individuals interested in a one-time Habitat project, or volunteering occasionally; Don’t have construction experience? Don't worry, you're not alone. The vast majority of our volunteers are unskilled. We have a site supervisor on each construction site who will give you instructions and help you get started.
Training Needed: Provided on-site
Time Commitment: As little or often as you would like
Go To Crew
Description: The Go-To Crew is a list of people who are willing to be contacted about last minute construction needs.
Training Needed: Volunteer Orientation, On-site Training
Time Commitment: As little or often as you would like
Weekday Crew
Description: Weekday Crew members choose one day per week as their regular volunteer day. Tasks are assigned on Tuesday of each week.
Training Needed: Volunteer Orientation, On-site Training
Time Commitment: One day per week (we have a generous vacation policy though)
Site Host
Description: These ambassadors of Habitat spend several hours on a construction site greeting volunteers, and assisting with morning sign-in, tool distribution, and Habitat education. Afterwards, they are welcome to join the work.
Training Needed: Volunteer Orientation, 1-3 Staff Assisted Trainings
Time Commitment: Minimum one day every other month
Crew Leader
Description: Crew Leaders assist Habitat staff in leading volunteers in construction tasks on site. Crew Leaders will lead small groups of 4-5 volunteers in a particular task.
Training Needed: Volunteer Orientation, 3 Staff Assisted Trainings Specific to the Construction Task
Time Commitment: Minimum one day every other month
*Age Restrictions: Volunteers must be 16 or older. Volunteers under 18 have task restrictions and must have a signed Minor Release Form.
*Available Times: Tuesday-Saturday, 8:00am-4:00pm (June-August, 7:00am-12:30pm)
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New Home - The traditionally thought of Habitat model, constructing new homes; Work includes building walls, roofing, siding, drywall, painting, interior trim, building sheds, and finish work
# of Volunteers: Groups of 8-25
Existing Home - Focuses on transforming communities by filling vacant homes, often foreclosures; Work typically includes light repairs, flooring replacement, building sheds, painting, and cleaning
# of Volunteers: Groups of 10-12
Home Repair - Focuses on repairing the homes of families unable to repair them, either financially or physically; Work ranges from major roof and floor system replacement to minor repairs and painting
# of Volunteers: Groups of 8-12
Weatherization - Impacts the health and financial security of homeowners, and the environment, by making a house more energy efficient; Work includes measures to seal a home from the elements
# of Volunteers: Groups of 8-12
SWAT Team - Teams accomplish the most urgent, needed tasks to keep families on track for move-in; Work varies greatly but requests (such as no roofing or no painting) can be honored
# of Volunteers: Groups of 8-12
What else should I know about volunteering as a group on a construction site?
What to bring: Clothes that can get dirty, closed toed shoes, water, and basic tools if you have them
Age Restrictions: Volunteers must be 16 or older. Volunteers under 18 have task restrictions and must have a signed Minor Release Form.
Available Times: Wednesday-Saturday, 8:00am-4:00pm (June-August, 7:00am-12:30pm)
Group spots fill quickly, register your team now to start coordinating your group’s volunteer day with Habitat!
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