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

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 anything from hanging windows and installing sheetrock,  to painting walls and planting flowers. Together, you will make the family’s dream of homeownership a reality.

ReStore

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

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. Provide much needed support, assistance and friendship as a one-on-one liaison during this incredible experience.

Special Events

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.

Action Team/Committee Volunteers

Become part of the solution to eradicate poverty housing and join a Habitat action team or committee. Each action team/committee is chartered with a specific goal designed to reinforce the mission of Habitat Fresno.

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

  1. Church Relations Action Team
  2. Construction Product Action Team
  3. Family Selection Action Team
  4. Finance Committee
  5. Hospitality Committee
  6. Land Acquisition Action Team
  7. Operations Committee
  8. Partner Family Action Team
  9. Resource Development Action Team

Of course, Habitat has two other ways you can volunteer and they are listed below:

  • Work at the construction site - volunteers will help build new homes to complete our two new lots in clovis. Volunteers will work rain or shine on Saturdays only from 7:45am to 12:30pm. Skilled and unskilled volunteers are welcome at our jobsite.

Getting Started

The first step to becoming a volunteer is to participate in a Volunteer Orientation. Individuals must call the Habitat office to reserve a space at the orientation.  You may reserve your space by calling Joan Cook at (559) 237-4102 or by sending her e-mail at Joan@habitatfresno.org.  Shortly after attending an orinentation, individuals will be provided with an opportunity to schedule their day(s)  of service.

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.

All volunteer opportunties are scheduled in advance.


          What to Wear
  • Sturdy shoes, preferably boots
  • Comfortable clothes (you will get dirty!)
  • Layers for all weather possibilities
  • Rain Gear (if needed)
  • Saftey Glasses (mandatory)
  • Gloves
 
   

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