How you help is up to you...
VOLUNTEERS are the driving force behind Habitat for Humanity – those who contribute an hour, a day, a week, a few months, or many years to put the mission of Habitat into motion. Volunteers, joining with the future homeowner families, provide virtually all of the house building labor. But there are also many opportunities beyond the hammer. House building is also made possible through planning, fundraising, clerical, and retail help as well as lending a hand in so many other ways.
You will find that volunteering with Habitat for Humanity is a very rewarding experience. Habitat work sites are places to build relationships as well as houses. Habitat assignments, whether on a build site or in our ReStore, are all exercises in TEAMWORK! Working together toward a common goal, diverse individuals find common ground, lasting friendships, and a sense of purpose and accomplishment.
Once you start volunteering, you won’t want to stop! The personal rewards make every task fulfilling!
To start volunteering with Habitat for Humanity now, please fill out our VOLUNTEER FORM and email, fax, or mail it into the Habitat office. And check out all the different possibilities below:
To find out more about volunteering, please contact the Habitat for Humanity of Washington County office at 301-791-9009 or fill out one of our volunteer forms at the top left of this page and mail, fax, or email it to JessicaScott@habitat-wc.org.
Construction Volunteers
We need skilled and unskilled individuals and groups to partner with us in building homes as well as to assist with volunteer management. A particular volunteer need in construction is the expertise of professional sub-contractors such as drywall tapers, vinyl/carpet installers, cabinet installers, and finish carpenters.
Group Volunteer Opportunities
Group construction projects with Habitat for Humanity provide a wonderful opportunity for bonding and learning to work together, while participants feel great about doing something meaningful and essential for the community!
We welcome groups from all walks of life to join us on the worksite. From corporate groups to groups of all faiths to high school and college groups – we will work with anyone who will partner with us to provide decent and affordable housing for people in Washington County. We can currently work with groups of up to 10-25 people at time, but multiple dates can be scheduled to accommodate larger groups.
Individual Volunteer Opportunities
Don't have a group? No problem, we always have room for "just one more"...fill out the volunteer form and let us know where your interested in helping.
Hospitality Volunteers
Can you provide lunch for a site work team? We need volunteers to donate, prepare and deliver lunches and snacks to construction volunteers to keep them going during a long day of physical exertion. Hospitality volunteers also greet volunteers on the construction sites, have them sign in, introduce the family to the volunteers, and just say thank you to the construction volunteers.
Family Service Volunteers
Family Services is a multi-faceted committee. They assist the family on many levels and provide opportunity for personal growth as they meet the ever-changing needs of our Habitat families.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Meet and greet the public! Make the people of our area aware of our ministry and mission by attending various community events.
HELP IDENTIFY AND QUALIFY FAMILIES
Habitat is not a perfect fit for every family. Family Services needs help with finding families that MAY be a good fit for our program and further screening those families to see if they qualify for the program.
ORIENTATION
Everyone likes to make an informed choice. Habitat needs people to hold orientation sessions to help potential program participants make educated decisions about their housing future. Assist the applicants with the application process and explain the program to foster understanding.
MENTOR
Watch our partner families blossom from month-to-month renters into homeowners. We need YOU to support our families by offering a hand up, not a hand out. More specifically, our families will need you to commit up to two years as they navigate the path to home ownership under your guidance. Some of your tasks may include the following:
- Steer the family in the direction of helpful and appropriate community resources such as budgeting classes, basic home maintenance workshops, counseling, and others—all leading up to self-sufficiency
- Be available to the family as they tackle the emotional and physical trials of sweat equity hours and the ups and downs and ins and outs of the construction process
- Stand beside the family during the dedication and on move in day
- Help the family locate and access resources that meet their specific needs for up to a year after they have purchased their home
Committee Volunteers
Want to help Habitat for Humanity build affordable houses without wielding a hammer? We always need action-minded individuals to help on our committees! If you have interest in planning, fundraising, publicity, organizing, or one of a number of other important tasks, we need you! For a full list of committee opportunities, click here.
Office & Special Events Volunteers
We have opportunities in our office for data entry, mailings, filing, and other office needs. Volunteers must be comfortable with computers and detail oriented.
We also need volunteers to help with special events, work with community groups who hold fundraisers to benefit Habitat, and assist in planning special events.
Youth Volunteers
Yes! Youth 16 and older CAN help on a construction site as long as they have parental consent. Habitat encourages church youth groups and other groups of youth to participate in day or week projects where they can learn about building a house, develop camaraderie, experience the joy of helping others, and grow in their faith.
Even children under the age of 16 can help with a Habitat house! We have many non-construction activities designed specifically for children of various age groups from 5 – 16, as well as lesson plans for Sunday School classes or school projects. Church or school leaders should contact the Habitat for Humanity of Washington County office for more information.
ReStore Volunteers
The ReStore, Habitat's very own home improvement discount store also provides a wide array of volunteer opportunities. Retail experience isn't necessary, just the desire to make a difference. Stop on by and see what you can do!
To find out more about volunteering, please contact the Habitat for Humanity of Washington County office at 301-791-9009 or fill out one of our volunteer forms at the top left of this page and mail, fax, or email it to JessicaScott@habitat-wc.org.
