Our community demonstrates its generosity every day through countless volunteer hours. Through this collective effort, families have been able to reach a goal of homeownership that was seen as unattainable.
Volunteer activity has resumed! Please click here to read our volunteer COVID-19 guidelines.
Our mission is not successful without your hands and hearts! Habitat for Humanity has a number of ways that individuals and groups can get involved with our mission to eliminate poverty housing; no skills necessary! You can click the buttons below to find and sign up for construction volunteer opportunities. To volunteer in the Restore call 864.375.1177 extension 1000
Helping to build homes is very rewarding. Working side-by-side with the family who will be moving in is what makes Habitat for Humanity such an enriching experience. This is ideal for people learning the basics of construction as well as experienced handy men/women to share their talents for a worthy cause.
Individuals & Groups
Our normal build schedule is Thursday, Friday and Saturdays. Individuals are welcome as well as groups up to about 12 people. Use the volunteer calendar to find an opportunity for you or your group and sign up!
Groups
Building on our jobsite is a great team building experience. We can host groups from 2 to 20. If you would like more information or to schedule a group build day, please contact Faith Kneece at 864.375.1177.
Managing the donations and purchases of our customers can be challenging! We work hard every day to keep our retail areas neat, clean and ready to sell. We love volunteers to come and help accept donations, serve shoppers, and be a part of our year-round fundraiser. Come work with us all day or for an hour, whatever your schedule allows!
Volunteer hours are the same as our hours of operation: Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sign up for ReStore volunteer opportunities by calling 864.375.1177 ext. 1005.
Faith communities are a vital part of Habitat for Humanity’s success! There are number of ways faith communities can support Habitat for Humanity’s work. Learn more
A great way to help Habitat is start a snack and drink drive at your church, school, or organization. Habitat volunteers get hungry and thirsty when they are building homes. Individually wrapped granola bars, pretzels, fruit snacks or chips and drinks such as Gatorade give them energy for construction work and saves Habitat money that helps us build more homes. For more informaton contact Gretchen at admin@habitatanderson.org.
Events and fundraisers are quite a bit of fun, but require a lot of help to get started. Help set up for Habitat special events as well as volunteering at an event helping to greet attendees, take tickets or event clean-up. You can also serve on an event planning committee. To be added to our special events group, please email Kylie at development@habitatanderson.org.
Committee members typically serve a 1-year term and agree to meet on a monthly basis. Committee members assist in the behind-the-scenes work of the affiliate. The committees support various efforts of the board of directors and staff by providing guidance, advice, and fresh ideas on a variety of topics. Committee members frequently interact with the board and staff, as well as with partners, homeowners, donors, and other volunteers. Do you have a skill or a special interest that might relate to Habitat’s mission? Join a committee and lend a hand today!
Youth age 16 and above are welcome on the construction site, in the ReStore or to help with any other volunteer activity. If you are younger, you can still help Habitat. Below are a few ideas that youth have helped with in the past. These are great ways for Scouts, youth groups or organizations to get involved.
If your group would like to work on a project, contact Gretchen at admin@habitatanderson.org
Our most common volunteer opportunity is to help on a build site. Construction volunteers help with various tasks, including framing, roofing, drywall, painting, or siding. We also look for individuals to volunteer to provide lunch to the construction volunteers on build days. For a description of these and other volunteer opportunities, please visit the Types of Volunteers section on our website.
Yes, you need to sign up in advance to volunteer. Please email Gretchen at admin@habitatanderson.org to sign up for a specific build day or Savannah at restorevolunteer@habitatanderson.org to volunteer in the ReStore. All volunteers, construction and ReStore, must sign a waiver prior to volunteering – Adult Volunteer Waiver. Individuals under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian sign the waiver – Minor Volunteer Waiver.
Yes, you must be at least 16 years old to volunteer on a Habitat for Humanity construction site and anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Wear appropriate clothing for the weather and the task for your volunteer day. For your safety, no open-toed shoes are allowed. Sunscreen is also recommended if you are working outside. Remember, you are working on a construction site so you may get dirty!
All required tools, safety equipment, basic first aid and sunscreen will be available on site. Water is also provided, but feel free to bring snacks or lunch.
Previous construction experience is not required. Volunteers are divided up into teams with a Crew Leader. The Crew Leader will mentor you and teach you everything you need to know.
We are always looking for Crew Leaders to help lead groups of volunteers. If you are interested in being a Crew Leader, please email admin@habitatanderson.org for more details.
Please contact Gretchen at admin@habitatanderson.org or 864-375-1177
We look forward to you volunteering with us!
