Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers of all skill levels are welcome!

You can make a difference as an individual volunteer or as part of a group from a company or organization. Volunteers are the lifeblood of Habitat for Humanity. Ask us about our corporate volunteer programs!

Register and Sign Up

Register immediately to volunteer with us in any role. If you want to be a construction volunteer, you can also sign up to join us on the day of your choice here.

Groups of 6 or more volunteers should contact the Habitat for Humanity NCM office at 978-348-2749.

HINT:Click on the address at the top of the calendar to see the project description and get directions. Pick a "sign-up" date, click on it, and the registration page will open.

Please be sure to read the helpful information below on this page about a construction workday before you move on.

Volunteers must be 16 years old to work on a Habitat construction site. Youths under age 18 may not use power tools and must have a waiver signed by a parent/guardian.

Corporate Team Building Opportunities

Building Our Community's Future - Building Teamwork

Habitat for Humanity provides a unique opportunity for organizations to pool their employees' skills and talents and make a valuable contribution to the community.

Your team will work together, gaining a great sense of personal and team satisfaction. In the process, they will become directly involved in the fight against one of the major causes of poverty - the lack of affordable houses for hard-working, low-income families.

Click Here to Learn About Our Team Building Packages

Thank you to EMC Corporation volunteer teams who worked with us in Westminster, Fitchburg, and Gardner!

The Workday on a Construction Site

Please arrive at our building site at 8:00 AM on your scheduled workday. We recommend that you consult your favorite internet mapping service for directions to our construction sites. Parking can be limited so carpooling is encouraged. Clean-up begins around 3 p.m. and volunteers will be finished and on their way by 4 p.m.

We provide snacks, beverages, insect repellent, and sunscreen. Lunch is not provided, so please bring your lunch or plan to order in. We have cooler storage space.

What to Bring

Please download and complete an adult or minor (between 16 - 18 years of age) waiver form below. This form is mandatory for all volunteers in order to participate in building; please bring it with you. Please note that minor waiver forms must be signed by a parent or guardian in advance.

Adult Waiver Form (.pdf)

Minor Waiver Form (.pdf)

These forms are also available to download from the signup page.

Please bring your preferred sunscreen and a hat if needed. Useful items to bring if you have them: safety glasses, work gloves, a carpenter's belt or nail pouch, hammers, and utility knives. However, we have all these (and more) on site. If you bring tools, be sure to label them with your name.

What to Wear

Please dress in appropriate clothing, including work boots or sturdy shoes - no sandals or flip-flops please! Dress in layers, as the weather can vary. Work clothes are suggested as you will get dirty.

About Safety

This is a construction site, so please, always be aware of safety for you and your fellow volunteers. Pace yourself, rest, and drink plenty of water. Please review our Safety Manual before coming to the site.

Safety Manual (.pdf)

Video - Construction Safety

Cancellations

We do our best to build work crews and match volunteers to the appropriate task for a particular workday. If you are unable to fulfill your commitment, please notify us as soon as possible at 978-348-2749 or via email at office@ncmhabitat.org. If we must cancel, we will notify you or your group coordinator if you are volunteering as part of a group as early as possible via email or phone. Your group coordinator will then notify you of changes.

Other Helpful Information

SITE HOST: Each work day a site host represents Habitat for Humanity at our construction sites. The site host makes the volunteer experience smooth and pleasant, provides information and support, and lets our volunteers know how much they are needed and appreciated. Training is required, so if you are interested please call the the Habitat office at 978-348-2749.

REFRESHMENT PROVIDERS: You can be the most popular person on a construction site! This person (or group) provides the mid-morning and afternoon snacks for 15 hungry volunteers and delivers them before 10 a.m. It doesn't have to be fancy fare. If you can help with brownies or cookies and the like, sign up as a refreshment provider.