Get Involved

 

 With friends, family, coworkers or on your own!

Investing your time in the lives of others by volunteering with Habitat Fresno is a truly rewarding experience. We have several opportunities for everyone – whether it’s a group of friends, family, coworkers or just you; we welcome volunteers of all levels and interests.   There are a variety of positions to fill.  Find the one that is just right for you!

Build a Home as a Construction Volunteer

Imagine watching a family walk through the door of their very first home. Amazing! As a construction volunteer, you will work at the job site with other volunteers alongside a Habitat partner family. You can expect to do just about anything from hanging windows to installing sheetrock, to painting walls and even planting flowers. Together, you will make the family’s dream of homeownership a reality.

ReStore Volunteer

Revitalize your downtime at ReStore. ReStore is a retail outlet which sells donated new and used building and home improvement

items to support the home building efforts of Habitat Fresno. Volunteers at ReStore will prepare and stock products in the warehouse,

as well as provide excellent service to our great customers. Learn more about ReStore at www.restorefresno.org.

Work with Families as a Family Partner

You will find delight and fulfillment working with Habitat partner families as they navigate their way through the processes of building and buying their first home.  As a volunteer, you can provide much needed support, assistance and friendship as a one-on-one liaison during this incredible experience.

Special Events Hospitality Action Team

Maybe you have a knack for organization? Or, you love bringing people together to celebrate? Donate your time planning fundraisers and special events that directly support the work of Habitat Fresno.

Community Outreach

Help us spread the message about the important work of Habitat Fresno by reaching out to local schools, organizations and corporations. Use your expertise with the spoken or written word to raise awareness and funds for Habitat.

Listed below are other Action Team/Committee's Habitat has available for you to consider:

  1. Church Relations Action Team
  2. Family Selection Action Team
  3. Finance Committee
  4. Land Acquisition Action Team
  5. Operations Committee
  6. Resource Development Action Team

 

Getting Started

Individuals or Groups must call the Habitat office to schedule a volunteer time.  Contact Joan Cook at (559) 237-4102 or by sending her e-mail at Joan@habitatfresno.org. 

All volunteer opportunities are scheduled in advance.

While children under the age of 18 are not allowed to volunteer, we welcome your calls to our office for ideas on ways youth younger than 18 may get involved.

          What to Wear for Construction.  Construction will take place "rain or shine"
  • Sturdy shoes, preferably boots
  • Comfortable clothes (you will get dirty!)
  • Layers for all weather possibilities
  • Rain Gear (if needed)
  • Safety Glasses (mandatory)
  • Gloves
 
 
   

Thank you to all of our regular volunteers, Saturday crews, churches,
organizations and individuals who help Habitat for Humanity build homes
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Click here to see who’s working “Hands-on” with Habitat.