Volunteers are the heart of Habitat
We rely on hundreds of volunteers every year to carry out our mission. Volunteers are a crucial part of the work we do at Habitat for Humanity Capital Region!
We welcome people from all walks of life to join us in our mission to make affordable housing a reality for hard-working families in Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties, Michigan. Whatever your experience, stage of life, skill-set, or passion, there is a place for you here.
Volunteer with Habitat Capital Region and make a difference in the lives of local families!
Volunteer with Habitat for Humanity today, help change a family’s tomorrow.
Volunteers are needed to help to build homes and ramps, help in our Habitat ReStores, assist with office admin tasks, photograph events or builds, and more.
Be a Construction Volunteer
Volunteering with our construction team on a Habitat Capital Region build site is perfect for those who want to get their hands dirty and learn a new skill. It’s great for team-building, too! No experience is necessary - skilled and unskilled labor is welcome.
Volunteer at the Habitat ReStore
Habitat ReStores are a key part of how we are able to build and repair homes with people in need of decent, affordable housing. The ReStore is perfect for those who enjoy behind the scenes work or customer service. [Lansing, St Johns, & Williamston]
Something for Everyone
There is no shortage of volunteer opportunities at Habitat Capital Region, so whatever your passion and skill set, you can make a difference in the lives of families living in the Capital Region. We need volunteers to help with admin support, photograph events or builds, hospitality, and more!
Volunteer as a group
Volunteer with Habitat Capital Region for an amazing team building opportunity!
Volunteering together provides a way for your team or group to have fun together while pursuing a common goal. There are group volunteer opportunities in construction, in our Habitat ReStores, or at special events.
Whether this is your group’s first volunteer event, or you’re seasoned pros, Habitat Capital Region provides a fun and engaging experience for everyone. 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. No experience is necessary.
We welcome groups from businesses, churches, college student organizations and athletic teams, clubs, and other organizations.
Thanks to our Volunteer Support Partner: Jackson
Jackson is committed to investing in communities where Jackson employees live and work. Here at Habitat Capital Region, we are proud to partner with an organization that supports local nonprofits through corporate giving and a commitment to volunteer engagement.
Jackson sponsors the Habitat Capital Region volunteer program, and Jackson team members can be found volunteering in our Habitat ReStores, at build sites, and at our events every year.
Thank you Jackson, for all you do to help us build homes, communities, and hope!
EVERY VOLUNTEER MAKES A DIFFERENCE
After working side by side with future Habitat homeowners – seeing the sweat on their brows, the hope in their eyes and the gratitude in their souls – I’ve learned that I’m the one who is on the receiving end of things more than anyone else.
Rolf Waller
Habitat volunteer
FAQ
Volunteers can get involved in a number of ways. There are opportunities to work on construction sites or in our ReStore, to help with special projects or in our office, and to serve on committees.
Fill out our volunteer application to get started! You will be contacted by email after we have finished reviewing your application with your next steps.
Habitat Capital Region provides youth volunteer opportunities for people 14-17 years old. You must be at least 14 years old to volunteer in the Habitat ReStore and at least 16 years old to volunteer on a construction site with Habitat Capital Region. Volunteers who are under 18 years old may not use power tools or work from a height of six feet or more. Guardian permission and chaperones are required for youth under 18 years old.
No experience is needed to volunteer with Habitat! Anyone who wants to help and is at least 16 years old is welcome on the construction site. Site supervisors will provide you with tools and equipment and teach you how to use them.
Construction volunteer opportunities are generally Tuesday-Friday from 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM with limited exceptions. Our ReStores are open to volunteers the same times they are open to the public, Tuesday - Saturday with morning and afternoon shifts available. Other volunteering opportunities are available as projects and events arise. All opportunities are shared with registered volunteers on a monthly basis to sign up online. Contact volunteer@habitatcr.org to learn more.
Yes, volunteer groups are welcome! Volunteer groups are made up of 3-6 people who want to volunteer at the same site on the same day. Email volunteer@habitatcr.org to inquire about volunteering with a group.
Yes, Habitat Capital Region does provide opportunities for you to complete court-ordered community service. Habitat for Humanity does not work with volunteers who are convicted of sexual or violent crimes, theft, or crimes involving firearms. Background checks are completed for all volunteers.