Join The Habitat Team
We are grateful to have a diverse community of volunteers from different backgrounds, professions, and beliefs. We believe this diversity makes our volunteer program successful and impactful in the community. Whether you are a doctor, a student, a retiree, or someone in between, we welcome you to join our mission. Our volunteers have supported our programs and initiatives, and we are grateful for their dedication and commitment.
2023 Volunteer Holiday Lunch
Do you enjoy meeting new people,
creating new friendships, helping others help themselves?
Are you looking for a fulfilling way to give back to your community? Consider becoming a Habitat ReStore Cashier! Our ReStore's proceeds go towards building homes for hardworking families and setting a foundation for a new generation. As a cashier, you can be on the front line of making that happen. Don't worry if you don't have any experience - we welcome anyone who is willing to learn and help out. We are currently looking for cashiers to work either the 10am-1pm shift or the 1pm-6pm shift. To sign up for the next training class, please call Amie at (910) 295-1934 ext. 2270 or send an email to [email protected]. Join our team today and make a difference in your community!
Volunteer Areas
Volunteers who participate in the actual building of Habitat houses, while working with skilled workers, perform an invaluable function in the building of a Habitat home. Skilled or unskilled, from trained contractors to those who have never used a hammer, Habitat welcomes you. Christy Brewster is our volunteer coordination on the construction site, please email [email protected]
Volunteers are always welcome at our ReStore to assist customers, work the cash register, place items on our sales floor, and evaluate the value of some of the tens of thousands of donations received at the store each year. Please contact [email protected]
The Habitat staff always needs volunteers to assist with basic office duties such thank you cards, filling, and marketing mailings. Please contact Janet Lowry at [email protected]
Join one of the many committees we need to accomplish our goals. Some examples are Gala, Repairs & Construction, and Family Selection. Please contact Stacy Lebak at [email protected]
BECOME A VOLUNTEER
- Register on Volunteer Hub by clicking the big blue VOLUNTEER button, create an account, see our calendar of events, sign up for an event that fits your schedule, and sign a waiver (good for one calendar year).
- Attend A Volunteer Orientation (if possible)
- Have A Great Time!
- Have more questions? Contact Our Volunteer Coordinator - [email protected] or 910-295-1934 ext 2270
NEW VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION
Before volunteering, we encourage new volunteers to attend a Volunteer Orientation at the Moore County office. You will learn about our organization, volunteer opportunities, what to expect when you volunteer, and much more. Orientations are held the 3rd Saturday of the month from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. Please register in the Volunteer Hub Portal by clicking the big blue VOLUNTEER button at the top of the page.
Please register and sign up for volunteer shifts before showing up. It's essential that you fill out the necessary forms and that we know you are coming.
Frequently Asked Questions - Volunteers
Depending on your age, there are multiple ways to volunteer as a minor.
Volunteers for the ReStore must be at least 12 years old. Volunteers ages 12-15 must be accompanied by an adult and have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. Volunteers ages 16 and 17 years old must have a ReStore waiver signed by a parent or guardian but may volunteer on their own.
You must be at least 13 years old to volunteer at a construction site unless you are a child of a future homeowner. Homeowner’s children may be allowed to work on site on a case-by-case basis as approved by the Construction Manager.
Minors above 13 but under 16 years old must be part of a youth group with an adult chaperon ratio of 1 adult to 3 children. They are allowed to participate only in the following activities waterproofing, insulating, landscaping, painting and clean up on a site with no power equipment or ladder in use. They cannot participate in active construction.
Minors 16 to 18 years old and are not part of a youth group must have adult supervision at the ratio of 1 adult to 3 minors. These minors are NOT permitted to use power tools, work on roofs, ladders or scaffolding.
All parents of minors shall sign an adult waiver of liability form and submit it to Habitat’ Volunteer Coordinator prior to the work day.
All minors shall check in with the Volunteer Coordinator to ensure that waivers have been submitted and safety procedures reviewed.