Volunteering at Habitat

Regardless of how you choose to help, volunteers with Habitat for Humanity have the opportunity to learn and develop new skills, as well as use and share your own expertise. There is a personal benefit to all who give their time by volunteering.

During the course of a Habitat builds, hundreds of volunteers work under the supervision and direction of trade professionals and our designated Team Leaders.

In addition, volunteers also participate behind-the-scenes, through their work at the ReStore.

Please note that all volunteers on the build sites must be 16 years of age or older.

Volunteer Opportunities

Help Build a Habitat South Georgian Bay Home

Construction volunteers help carry out various construction tasks at the build site, under the guidance of skilled professionals. Construction knowledge is an asset — but not essential — as are CPR and First Aid certification.

If you are at least 16 years old, able to lift 30 pounds (about 14 kilograms) or more, and able to use basic tools such as hammers, screw drivers, pry bars, please consider coming out to help us. Whether it's for a few hours, a day, or several days, any amount of time you can provide will be helpful and appreciated by our building teams.

If you are a skilled tradesperson, please consider becoming a Team Lead for part of the project.

**Please note that no build projects are currently underway in South Georgian Bay; we expect to have a build project in 2010.

Help Out at the ReStore

Are you handy? Customer-service oriented? The Habitat for Humanity ReStore would love you to come join our team! The ReStore needs people to check donated items and do any necessary repairs, set up displays, help customers find what they're looking for, and help them load their purchases. Find our ReStore