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.

Non-Construction Volunteers

Non-Construction volunteers are needed for the following: Volunteer Coordinator, Public Relations (newsletters, Media Coverage), Faith Partnership, Events, Construction Planning, Site Selection and Acquisition, and Fundraising.

If you are interested in volunteer roles other than construction, download the Volunteer Interest Form below (.pdf format), fill it out and mail or email to us at hfhncm@verizon.net.

Construction Volunteers

Register immediately to build at one of our construction sites by clicking the construction sign-up box below. Pick a "sign-up" date, click on it, and the registration page will open. Please be sure to read the helpful information on this page about a construction workday.

The Workday

Please arrive at our building site at 8:00 AM on your scheduled workday. Parking is limited so carpooling is encouraged. We will work until about 4:00 PM with breaks at mid-morning, lunch and mid-afternoon.

We provide snacks, coffee, water, soda, juice, insect repellent, and sunscreen, Lunch is not provided, so please bring your lunch. 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). Dress in layers, as the weather can vary.

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)

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 hfhncm@verizon.net. 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.