Volunteer Programs
Volunteering for a Habitat for Humanity Project is very
rewarding!
You get to help those in need while helping to build a
better tomorrow for the community!
VOLUNTEER
INFORMATION FLYER
MONTHLY VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER
GIVE A HABITAT DAY. GET A DISNEY
DAY.
Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County is a volunteer-driven organization. We
welcome
people from all walks of life to join us as we build relationships and
strengthen community through
the construction of new homes with qualified low income families. Though the
vast majorities
have no construction experience or building skills, volunteers are involved in
most phases of
construction. By working side-by-side with the family who will live in the
house, our volunteers
experience for themselves the joy created when a family is able to realize their
dream of home ownership.
We invite volunteers to help us build, work in the ReStore or Thrift Store,
serve on committees, and help with special projects that benefit the
organization.
HOW TO SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER:
1. To sign-up for construction, ReStore, Thrift Store, or office volunteering,
please register as a volunteer by
clicking the VolunteerUP icon
above.
2. After you register, you may sign up individually or as a group to volunteer
on any project listed on the volunteer calendar.
3. Read, print, and fill out a Liability Waiver and bring this with you the
first day you volunteer.
4. Details of your volunteer date will be sent to you once
you register
If you have any questions/concerns/problems with the VolunteerUP site,
please contact the Volunteer Coordinator, Lisa Knight, at (561) 433-3351.
WHO CAN VOLUNTEER?
Individuals
Anyone over the age of 16
can volunteer (for liability reasons anyone
under the age of 16 is not
allowed to volunteer on our construction, ReStore, or Thrift Store).
No experience is needed;
only the willingness to learn and to have fun!
Frequently Asked Questions:
Am I eligible to volunteer?
To be eligible to volunteer, you must have completed the
online registration process (see above),
be at least
16 years old, and have turned in a liability waiver.
What opportunities are available?
You may volunteer on the build sites,
at the Habitat ReStore, the
Habitat Thrift Store, or in
the office.
Your can find descriptions of
volunteer opportunities below.
All available opportunities are listed on VolunteerUP.
Do I have to sign up ahead of time?
Yes, you must reserve your spot for
each volunteer opportunity.
What if I have friends who want to volunteer but they do not have access
to a computer?
No problem! Visit the Habitat Office any
time during office hours to sign up. After
initial registration is completed, you
may call the Volunteer Coordinator to schedule a volunteer opportunity.
Groups
How do I
register my group?
If you would like to schedule a group work date, please
contact the Volunteer Coordinator as soon as you can to RSVP since our
Saturdays do get filled up quickly (at least 3 months in advance).
After your group is registered, each team member must register individually
online.
Community Service
If you are
volunteering to fulfill an assigned amount of community service hours, as
long as you are 16 or
older, you are welcome to complete these in our ReStore. However,
you must visit the Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County administration
office to register.
Please bring a photo ID
and your court documents.
Once the community service hours have been fulfilled,
Habitat will be able to provide documentation completion of hours.
Community Service Agreement
click here
WHERE WE NEED YOUR HELP...
Construction - Build Houses
Do I need experience?
No, all skill levels are welcome. Our trained staff will
help you along the way.
How much time do I have to commit?
You may volunteer as often or as little as your schedule
allows. We do ask that you commit
an entire day to the build site. Sites
are open Tuesday through Saturday, from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
What do I
do when I get to the build site?
Please arrive promptly at or before 8:00 a.m. for site
assignments & safety procedures.
You will meet the site supervisor at the Habitat sign in
the front of the build site. At this time, you should turn in your completed
liability waiver and sign-in using the binder provided at the site.
What type of work will I be doing?
Volunteers work on nearly every facet of home
construction, helping with
dozens of tasks including: painting, framing, landscaping,
roofing, and much more. You will
find out your tasks when you arrive on the build site that
day.
What should I wear?
Each volunteer should wear closed-toe shoes (no
flip-flops!) and comfortable,
breathable clothing. Regardless of what task you’ll be
doing, proper working attire will help
make your day more comfortable. South Florida is typically hot and humid so
dress accordingly.
Do I need to bring anything?
Volunteers should bring lunch, a water bottle, a completed
liability form, and, if you have
them, work gloves. All tools and
safety equipment, including hard hats, are provided on site.
Can I bring
a friend?
Each person who volunteers is required
to register online in advance.
Where are
the build sites located?
We are currently building in Jupiter
and West Palm Beach.
Location details
will be sent to you once you register
to volunteer.
ReStore & Thrift Store
What can I expect?
Tasks may include stocking/organizing shelves, answering phones,
loading/unloading trucks, providing customer service, greeting customers,
general housekeeping, or sorting donations.
Please specify if you have specific skills (ex: electrician, appliance repair,
sales)
when you register as a volunteer.
Weekday Office
Volunteers
What kind of time commitment is expected?
The only requirement needed is the
commitment of one shift per week on a continual basis.
What can I expect?
Tasks may include answering phones, filing, data entry, or assisting with
bulk mailing. Please specify if you have specific skills (ex: bookkeeping, grant
writing, computers)
when you register as a volunteer.
Committee
Members
Individuals with fresh ideas and energy are always needed
for our various committees.
Committees are:
Support/Selection Committee for partner families
Construction Committee
Restore Committee
Property Committee
WHAT CAN YOUTH DO TO HELP? (Under the age of 16)
At
Habitat we believe in our youth, and are continually seeking new ways to help
get
them
involved in our organization. Youth are welcome to create gifts for our Habitat
homeowners,
prepare and serve lunch at a construction site, or organize a variety of
fundraising events.
For
liability reasons anyone under the age of 16 is not allowed to volunteer on our
construction,
ReStore, or Thrift Store sites. Please contact the Volunteer Coordinator
if you
are interested in getting your youth involved.
For more information or questions on Volunteering with
Habitat,
please contact
Volunteer Coordinator Lisa Knight at
561-433-3351 or via email at
Volunteer@habitatpbc.org or
lknight@habitatpbc.org
or
Director of Volunteers and Family Services Bernadette Diaz
at 561-433-3351 or via email at
bdiaz@habitatpbc.org
