Building up our community always needs volunteers!
And, we can’t wait for you to join us. Here’s how to get started:
Designate a Team Lead.
Appoint a group member to be your Team Lead. This person will attend a volunteer orientation on your group’s behalf and serve as the primary point of contact with Habitat.
Contact us to schedule.
Submit the interest form below, and we’ll work with your Team Lead to schedule a date that works for you.
Construction
8:00am-3:00pm
Ages 16+
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Don a hard hat and swing a hammer on a home construction site.
Give back to our community while learning new skills and working in collaborative groups led by an experienced construction leader. You’ll receive safety and skills training throughout the day.
Tasks vary depending on the stage of construction, but can include framing, roofing, drywall, insulation, flooring, painting, landscaping, and more.
Locations + Scheduling
- A typical day of work is 8am–3pm, with a 30-minute lunch break at 11:30am.
- We’re currently building in Escondido and schedule groups Tuesday-Saturday.
Age Requirements
Volunteers must be at least 16 years old to join us on the construction site. Volunteers 17 years old and under must bring a Minor Permission Form signed by a parent/guardian. This form is also available for download upon registering for a VolunteerHub account.
ReStore
Full and 1/2 day shifts
Ages 14+
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Help provide affordable home improvement items to the community.
The ReStore is Habitat’s discount home improvement warehouse where we sell donated materials to fund our mission. The ReStore is a critical piece of the funding puzzle and — with your help — allows us to create maximize our impact across San Diego County.
Tasks include store organization, donation intake, furniture assembly, and customer service.
Locations + Scheduling
- Kearny Mesa and National City
- Store hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 9am–4pm
- Typical shifts are 8:30am–12pm and 12pm–4pm, but are flexible within store hours.
Age Requirements
Volunteers must be at least 14 years old to volunteer at the ReStore. Volunteers 17 years old and under must bring a Minor Permission Form signed by a parent/guardian. This form is also available for download upon registering for a VolunteerHub account. Individual volunteers aged 14 or 15 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian — if arranging a group activity, please note this on the contact form below so we can arrange a youth activity.