Groups
Getting Started
Habitat can usually accept groups of 10-15 workers with 4-8 weeks notice. At times, we may be booked for 2-4 months. We might also have openings on shorter notice, especially for smaller groups.
At least 4 weeks before you want to work, choose a day (Thursday
through Saturday) that you want to work, and contact our Volunteer Services Manager at 919.833.1999 x223 or volunteer@habitatwake.org. If
your group is new to Habitat, please fill our the Group Volunteer
Interest Form.
Important Information
It is very important to show up on time with approximately the number of volunteers promised. Please do not overestimate or cancel at the last minute.
- The week you are scheduled to work, we will post complete details on directions, task, what to bring, etc. at This Week's Build Schedule. We update the schedule each Tuesday and send an email confirmation (weekday groups are contacted the week prior). Your volunteers can then go to the site to get directions and other details.
- We can schedule groups for Thursday through Saturday.
- We begin work at 8:30AM on Saturdays, 9AM on weekdays. We usually finish by 4PM. You can also start at 12:30PM and work the afternoon shift only, but please notify the Volunteer Services Manager.
- Bring lunch and water or something else to drink.
- Bring basic tools: Work gloves, hammer, nail apron or tool
belt, measuring tape, and pencil are useful for most workdays.
The online schedule will have specific tools for each workday. Tools are not required but it is very helpful if you can bring the
basics. - Wear clothes that can get dirty and that are right for the weather.
- Wear boots or sneakers. No sandals or open-toed shoes.
- Be sure to clean up all tools and materials before you leave.
Youth 16 to 17 will need a Parental or Guardian Consent Form to work . Youth 16 to 17 can only volunteer if there is 1 adult per 5 youth present on the worksite. Youth under 16 cannot be present on a work site, even if they are not working.(Fun programs tailored for youth under 16 are great ways to get your kids and their friends involved at Habitat.)
Once you've reviewed all of the above information, click here to sign your group up. If you have already filled out a group form, email volunteer@habitatwake.org with the date you want to work, your group name, and number of volunteers.
