Habitat volunteers have the opportunity to make a difference.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Habitat Southeast. Check out the volunteer opportunities below. More questions? Call our volunteer coordinator at 812-274-0468.
Group Volunteer Opportunities
Groups of all kinds are welcome - no prior experience needed! From church groups to community groups, everyone plays a critical role in our mission. Email athompson@habitatsei.org to set up a volunteer opportunity for your group.
Company Team Building
Companies of all sizes can engage their employees and encourage stronger relationships while learning new skills. Please complete the Corporate Engagement Form and a staff member will be in contact with you to answer your questions and discuss next steps.
Individual Volunteer Opportunities
Check out the calendar below to see our scheduled volunteer opportunities for individuals. Click on the opportunity to view the details and to register.
ReStore and Office Work
At Habitat, volunteerism comes in all shapes and sizes. Yes, people are needed for construction projects, but volunteers can serve and make a difference at the ReStore or in the office as well. We always have projects going on, so contact us today and see how you and your friends can help! Together, we can all help build a world where everyone has a decent place to live.
Group Volunteer Opportunities
Faith Builds
Since Habitat’s beginning in 1976, we have been built on a foundation of faith. Our mission is to build safe, affordable housing for people in the United States and around the world, and that comes from a desire to put God’s love into action.
We are God’s hands and feet, here to serve others and show them His love. The tangible experiences that Habitat provides allow you to engage those around you, live your faith and offer a unique opportunity to love your neighbor. You’ll also have the opportunity to work alongside future Habitat homeowners.
No experience is necessary to volunteer, and all faith groups are welcome. We will teach you everything you need to know on the build site, and there are a variety of tasks both indoors and outdoors to participate in that require all levels of skill and ability. We also can offer tailored experiences to fit your group such as a focus for students, singles or small groups.
Volunteering together provides a way for your faith group to have fun together while pursuing a common goal. You will be strengthening your community and empowering Habitat homeowners to build a better future for themselves. Your service will also deepen your ties to the neighborhoods around you and provide stability for the city you all share.
Whether your church or faith group travels 10 or 10,000 miles, we are certain that a difference will be made both in the lives of those you help as well as yourself. Click here to organize a faith build!
Team Builds
Thank you for your interest in corporate volunteering. Many businesses are now seeing the short- and long-term benefits of bringing employees outside the walls of the office, and into the volunteer space. Whether this is your first company volunteer event, or you’re seasoned pros, Habitat provides a fun, easy and engaging experience. We’re in the business of building safe, affordable housing, and would love to work with you.
Research has shown that employees prefer to work for companies invested in charitable causes, and volunteering is a terrific way to facilitate that need at a relatively low cost to you. It is especially important to the Millennial generation, born approximately 1980-2000, which is the second-largest outside of the Baby Boomers and is now entering the workforce in droves.
Benefits to corporate volunteering with Habitat for Humanity
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Learn about your employees on a more personal level.
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Break down the hierarchy walls of traditional corporate structure.
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Assist in projects that provide a better future for other individuals.
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Provide a deeper connection to the area around you.
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Create a more stable environment for those in need.
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Share an experience that you can take back to the office.
Click here to organize a team build!
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How old do I have to be to volunteer?Typically, you must be at least 18 years old to volunteer on the build site. Click below to read our youth policy. To organize a volunteer day for those under 18 years of age, please call Amanda at 812-265-9697.
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How do I find out about volunteer opportunities?Check out the Events page or call the office at 812-265-9697.
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How do I sign up to volunteer?On our event calendar, click on the event you want to sign up for. You’ll be directed to the Civic Champs website where you will complete the registration process.
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What is Civic Champs? How do I use it?Civic Champs is the app volunteers use to sign in and out of the build site. Before you arrive to volunteer, download the Civic Champs app from your app store and create your volunteer profile. Give the app access to your location and notifications to make checking in easier. Upon arrival, open the app and tap “Check In”. Select the volunteer event from the list given. First-time volunteers will be prompted to read and sign a waiver and to fill out an emergency contact form. Visit the registration table for help with the app and signing in.
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What do I do after I sign in?Pick up your protective equipment and a name tag from the registration table, and take some time to meet the other volunteers! Before beginning work for the day, the site leader will give a briefing on the day’s tasks and split the group into teams.
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Do I need construction experience?No experience is required to volunteer on the build site! Just come with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn!
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Do I need to sign a waiver?Yes, all volunteers must sign a waiver. Waivers are signed within the Civic Champs app. Click below to read the waiver.
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What do I need to bring?Wear weather-appropriate clothes and shoes that can get dirty. Wear close-toed shoes with thick soles. Bring your own work gloves, refillable water bottle, and lunch.
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What does Habitat provide?We will provide hard hats, safety glasses, ear protection, and any tools and materials needed for construction. Light snacks are provided. Please bring your own refillable water bottle. We will have a water cooler on site if you need to refill your bottle. Lunch is not normally provided, so please bring your own.
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Where should I park?Park at the ReStore at 931 Lanier Drive or at the house address. The current build is located at 970 Green Rd. in Madison.
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Where are the bathrooms located?Bathrooms are located in the ReStore (located just behind the build site) or there will be a port-a-potty available on the build site.
