Youth Opportunities
invest in the future and instill a love of volunteering
Younger generations have always inspired the rest of us to better our world.
Numerous benefits to volunteering
There are numerous benefits to volunteering in general, but volunteering with HFHT specifically provides the ability to:
- Meet and work with those who are different than you, including other volunteers and future Habitat homeowners.
- Understand the needs of others, particularly concerning poor living conditions versus safe, affordable housing.
- Become involved in the strengthening of your own neighborhoods and communities.
- Participate in meaningful work resulting in a sense of accomplishment.
- Learn new skills and gain confidence.
- Improve your own life and the lives of others in practical and long-lasting ways.
- Have fun in a way you may not have thought possible.
- Learn to be respectful and kind.
- Develop leadership skills.
Students and young professionals can learn how to get involved in our Youth Programs
Campus Chapters
Campus chapters are high school and college service clubs that partner with Habitat working locally. These grassroots groups volunteer, fundraise, advocate for systemic change and educate their fellow students on campus about the affordable housing crisis.
For Olivia Johnson, getting involved with the University of Arizona’s campus chapter changed her life’s trajectory. “It was through Habitat that I found my passion for serving others,” she says.
To learn more about the campus chapter you can email ginah@habitattucson.org or uazhabitat@gmail.com.
Collegiate Challenge
Students 18 years and older can join the nearly 250,000 young people who have taken an alternative spring, summer or fall break to help families build or repair a decent and affordable place to call home.
Come up with a group of five or more volunteers, a location you are interested in working and a one-week commitment, and Habitat will take it from there.
HFHT is proud to work with the collegiate challenge program and welcomes students from all over to enjoy the Sonoran Desert and help us further our mission of building homes, community and hope.