Habitat For Humanity :: How To Volunteer

General information

If a volunteer is working on the construction site, it is required that they wear proper attire:

closed toe shoes that will not slip (preferably work boots)
no loose clothing
no clothing that could be considered offensive or distracting (shirts with profanity, spaghetti strap tank tops, tube tops, short shorts, low cut shirts)
bring layers to be prepared for inclement weather

Habitat for Humanity International states: “no one under the age of 18 is permitted to do any work that the Secretary of Labor has said is too hazardous for children. Also, federal regulations specifically prohibit children ages 14 and 15 from working in general construction. However, they may engage in limited activities such as clearing lots, landscaping or painting.

Children ages 16 and 17 may perform general construction work, but may not engage in certain activities that are considered ultra hazardous. These include the use of power tools, motor vehicles, demolition, roofing or working from a height of six feet or more and excavation operations.” (Legal memo on youth involvement, HFHI Legal Department).

Habitat For Humanity Volunteer How To Volunteer

How to Volunteer:

Please contact Laura Dunn, our Program Services Coordinator, by phone 434-528-3774 or by email at ldunn@glhfh.org

She can assist you with picking dates to volunteer, filling out the volunteer waiver form, and finding our current construction sites. We would love to have you out on site!

Or fill out this online form !

Current Volunteer Opportunities:

Historian:
GLHFH is looking for a volunteer that will work on documenting the history and pictures for the affiliate.

Habitat ReStore:
The ReStore needs volunteers to be Customer greeters, Shipping Clerks, and Warehouse Assistants.

Administrative Office:
Individuals are needed to assit with our newsletter, data entry and fundraising.

Commitee Members:
Participate on GLHFH's numerous committees and work toward Board of Director membership.

Hospitality:
Individuals, groups and restaurants are needed to sponsor our hungry construction volunteers!

Construction*:
GLHFH wants YOU to volunteer! Even if you don’t think you have any construction experience, our crew will work alongside of you to teach you to build. All individual volunteers must sign a waiver, sign in sheet, and notify the volunteer coordinator of cancellations, and early departure.

*Court ordered community service volunteers must first contact the volunteer coordinator before they are allowed to work with GLHFH.

Groups:
GLHFH welcomes groups of volunteers, however youth groups must comply with International regulations regarding age restrictions. (See the orientation section.) Groups interested in volunteering must contact volunteer coordinator prior to coming out. All individuals within the group must sign waivers and provide proper emergency contact information.