Volunteering with Habitat for Humanity is fun, fast-paced and fulfilling. There are many ways to get involved.
Prepare for your volunteer day with these tips.
No experience necessary. Volunteers of all skill levels are welcome!
By volunteering with Habitat, you can be apart of the change you want to see in your community. While we welcome and encourage skilled volunteers, the majority of volunteers have little to no previous construction experience.
What to Wear to a Habitat Build
You’ve signed up to volunteer and the day has arrived, now what to wear? Habitat will provide protective eyewear, gloves, and hard hats. Here’s what you should wear to your first Habitat build: [mk_custom_list]- Closed toed shoes, like boots or sturdy sneakers.
- Weather appropriate clothing you’re okay with getting dirty in!
- Sunscreen, always a necessity in the harsh Arizona sun.
- Optional sunglasses and/or hat.
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What to Bring to a Habitat Build
As well as providing the aforementioned gear, Habitat also provides all the tools you will need to succeed on your build. However, if you have tools you’d like to bring you’re welcome to, just make sure they’re labeled with your name! Here’s a list of things you should bring to your first Habitat build: [mk_custom_list]- Waterbottle!
- Snacks and lunch for the break time.
- Hand sanitizer for lunchtime (again, you will get dirty!)
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What to Expect on a Habitat Build
First and foremost, expect to have fun! Be open to new challenges and experiences, you’ll be surprised by all the new skills you learn. Don’t be afraid to ask for help, everyone at the site is passionate about the build and is excited you’re there. Oftentimes you’ll encounter a homeowner helping build their future home, a part of what’s called sweat equity, alongside volunteers. Make sure to introduce yourself! Homeowners can share more about what this build means to them and how Habit promotes self-reliance through financial education courses, helping build their homes, and an affordable mortgage. Your time spent volunteering truly makes a difference in the lives of those in your community! You might be feeling nervous about your first Habitat build, but we guarantee you’ll leave feeling empowered and excited to return! Just remember, don’t be afraid to dig in, get dirty, and lift others up!Thank you for your support! Volunteers are the heart of our organization.[mk_milestone icon=”mk-moon-hammer” icon_size=”large” align=”center” start=”50000″ stop=”58352″ suffix=”hours” text=”Last year 3,317 volunteers donated 58,352 hours to support Habitat Tucson’s mission to build a more just and compassionate world.” font_family=”none”]Volunteer at an Upcoming Habitat Build
