Here's some information about volunteering with Habitat for Humanity of Central Iowa:
No construction experience is required and tools are provided. Habitat for Humanity of Central Iowa has an excellent group of construction supervisors and master carpenters that enjoy helping people learn new skills. These folks will be on site with you during the workday.
Please register or contact the office to set up a time to volunteer. Groups up to 10 volunteers must pre-register. Please contact... to find out if a date is available. There are so many wonderful volunteers in central Iowa, we many not be able to accommodate all interested groups.
Check in with the site host at the table near the trailer. All volunteers sign a liability waiver; those under 18 must be signed by a parent/guardian. For safety reasons, volunteers must be 16 years old or older to participate in the construction and no one under 14 is allowed n the construction site.
The schedule is tentative, dependent on the weather, volunteer turnout, etc. Your patience and cooperation is appreciated so that we can insure a safe and enjoyable environment for all. Workdays are all Saturdays starting at 8am generally lasting until 4pm. Devotions are held at 9:30am and lunch is provided most Saturdays. We prefer to have volunteers stay all day, but it's not required. If you are unable to stay all day, let the Volunteer Department know when you arrange your workday or if it's short notice, let the site host know as soon as you check in.
Yes. When we start in the morning there will be a safety talk followed by job assignments. If you are not there first thing in the morning, you will not be familiar with what is going on and all of the volunteer jobs may be filled.
Wear sturdy shoes. No sandals or open-toed shoes will be allowed on site. When working on site, please dress appropriately for the weather. Work clothes are strongly encouraged. Light colored, cotton clothing and a hat are recommended for the summer (shorts are okay). Layered clothing is recommended. Bring a hat, sunscreen, bug spray, and gloves if you have them.
Plastic drinking cup or bottle is required (water is provided on site). Suggested items to bring are work gloves and earplugs. Please mark all of your items with your name.
Jewelry, purses, children under the age of 16, pets, and tools. Habitat for Humanity of Central Iowa will also have a supply of tools on site.
It is important for your safety and others' for everyone to follow the safety guidelines as provided by Habitat for Humanity of Central Iowa.
Smoking, drugs, and alcohol are prohibited at the work site.
Volunteers must provide their own transportation. We ask that volunteers please park at least one block away from the construction site they have been assigned to. Please use the good neighbor policy and do not park in front of anyone's driveway or mailbox.
Yes. Most people think of swinging a hammer when they think about volunteering for Habitat. This is not the case. There are also non-construction volunteer opportunities available on workday Saturdays that many of our younger volunteers and families can help with. You don't need to be an expert in any of these fields to help out!
To request information, sign up for these opportunities, or ask questions please contact us by using the email form below.