Volunteers:
Individuals & Groups
Volunteers are our lifeblood.
Without your time and skills, Habitat would not be able to serve our wonderful partner families by providing a hand up.
Individuals
You don’t have to be part of a group or team to volunteer with Habitat for Humanity of Central Arkansas. Each individual volunteer plays an essential role in achieving our mission of building homes, communities and hope.
Join our team of more than 10,000 volunteers that help us build and repair homes, strengthen and revitalize communities, and support a more sustainable environment.
Groups and Teams
Volunteering with Habitat for Humanity of Central Arkansas is a unique and rewarding team-building opportunity. It brings people from across an organization together to work on a tangible product – a home for a deserving, low-income family.
As a group, you’ll learn practical skills along the way and have the chance to actively communicate in a hands-on project. Constructing a house for a Habitat family is about more than just building a home, it’s about building community.
Youth Volunteer Opportunities
Habitat for Humanity of Central Arkansas is proud to provide opportunities to our future leaders to learn and engage in community-building activities. Due to safety concerns and child labor laws, children under 16 are not allowed on active construction sites, but there are still plenty of ways for them to get involved with our mission.
Habitat for Humanity of Central Arkansas' Minor Volunteer Policies:
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Under 18: will not be able to use power tools, participate in any roofing, and participating in other hazardous construction activities (such as driving motorized vehicles). Each minor under the age of 16 must be supervised on a ratio of 1:5.
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Aged 16 and 17: restricted from climbing ladders and are limited to hand tools. This is the only age group permitted on active construction sites.
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Aged 14 and 15: able to help clear lots/job sites (deconstruction), clean-up work around the inactive construction sites, painting and landscaping
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Restricted to inactive construction sites.
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Aged 13 and younger: able to volunteer for our affiliate only on specific activities created for children
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Restricted to inactive construction sites.
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Example activities: painting decorative items for homebuyers, planting flowers, etc. as long as all activity is performed under appropriate adult supervision
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Policy Definitions:
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Active construction site: a site where power tools are being used and work is being done 6 feet or higher from the ground
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Inactive construction site: a site become inactive when the certified competent safety person declares it as such (including a full stop of the power tools work and safe storage of all tools)
Be a Sponsor
Habitat homes are built through the generosity of our donors and volunteers. The building materials are purchased with financial support from corporate, community and faith-based partners. As a sponsor, your team or corporation gets priority in volunteer scheduling.
See our Sponsorship page for more information.
Have questions? Email us!
Types of Volunteer Opportunities
Special Volunteer Team:
Over the Hill Gang
The Over the Hill (OTH) Gang is a group of committed, retired Habitat volunteers who prefabricate our homes at our South University offices.
No prior construction experience is necessary! All materials are built on tables with nail guns and table saws, therefore very easy on the knees and back. Volunteers must wear closed-toe shoes and wear work clothes.
OTH Gang volunteers serve Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30 am to 12 pm.