Volunteers are Making a Difference
Swing a Hammer – Build a Home
You do not have to have any particular skill to help build a Habitat house. We provide skilled supervisors each week to oversee volunteers as they work on the project.
Workdays are usually Saturday, although we will be happy to schedule work on another day for individuals or groups who would like to volunteer. You may want to check the build schedule and pick a certain day to work.
Please let us know when you plan to work so we may provide meals and drinks.
Provide a Meal
Working on the house itself is not the only way to help Habitat.
Each week, meals must be provided for 12 - 15 volunteers. Simple meals may be sandwiches or soup, fruit or chips, plus a drink and dessert. Chocolate brownies are always a favorite!
This is a great way for individuals, groups, organizations, and businesses to help.
The Building Committee
What the Committee Does
The Building Committee has many responsibilities. They work with the Site Selection Committee to acquire building lots. They develop house plans. They develop systems and schedules for organizing families and volunteers. They organize volunteers for construction, and establish contacts in the professional community.
Committee Responsibilities
- Construction coordination and schedules
- Construction supervision
- Material procurement
- Safety
Committee Member Involvement
Committee members are almost always involved in actual construction. They enjoy working together for the greater good and develop a real camaraderie on the job. Many of our retired volunteers enjoy the building process so much that they almost consider it a full-time job! Others may only be available on Saturdays.
Who Do We Need
We need people who have expertise in many areas. If you have an interest in house construction, new committee members are always welcome.