Volunteering

Thank you for considering to support us to eliminate poverty and homelessness. Your active participation will help raise awareness of the burden of poverty housing and create an improved neighborhood and community. No experience is necessary, anyone who wants to make a difference, can and will make an impact. All volunteers sign a waiver, however parental permission is required for 14-17 year olds. Volunteers under 18, must not use power tools, climb ladders or work on scaffolding or the roof. The minimum age is 16 for an active construction job site.

There are various volunteer opportunities available:

HOME BUILDERS: at least 4 hours every Saturday, from 9am-4pm, Experienced Project Managers on-site with training, needed tools/supplies. Job duties to include: digging dirt to prepare for the cement foundation, shoveling dirt to level in the yard, pounding nails for the walls, installing dry wall or cabinets or flooring, painting, organizing materials and may more, (See CURRENT PROJECTS for a Home Build map direction near you);

RESTORE RETAILERS: at least 2 hours on Monday – Saturday, from 9am-4pm, assisting to unload donations, sorting, pricing, stocking and helping customers find what they need, (See RESTORE for map directions);

OFFICE ASSISTANTS: at least 2 hours on Monday – Friday, from 9am-4pm assisting with answering phones, filing, scanning documents, updating display boards, assembling bulk mailings;

COMMUNITY EVENTS: at least 2 hours a month assisting with preparation of event, display set ups and informational tables;

COMMITEES: at least 1 hour a month to discuss and plan strategies for improvements, see Committee Descriptions for more information:

Site Selection
Construction
Family Selection
Family Support
Faith Relations
Hospitality/Volunteers
Fundraising

What to bring: water/lunch
What to wear: covered shoes, comfortable clothes to get dirty, sunscreen/hat