Volunteers are at the heart of Habitat for Humanity of Durham. Each year, nearly 5,000 volunteers provide more than 25,000 hours of service to build and renovate 40+ homes. This gift of time saves Durham Habitat more than $325,000 in labor costs each year.

Click to learn more about how you can get involved in specific volunteer opportunities:

• Construction
• Youth Programs
• Women and Pink Ribbon Builds
• Faith Involvement
• ReStore
• Build in Honduras

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What Can Volunteers Expect From Habitat?

Safe Work Environments - Whether on a construction site, the ReStore, or at a special event, we will keep you safe. Safety orientations kick off every volunteer construction day, and safety equipment is provided.

Productive Work Days - Everything you need (tools, supplies, and a work plan) will be waiting for you, and you'll be able to see tangible results of your work.

Leadership - No experience is necessary, and we mean it. Our staff and volunteer crew leaders are trained to teach you everything you need to know.

Patience, Perspective, and a Sense of Humor - We work hard, and we have fun doing it!

What Does Habitat Expect From Volunteers?

Prompt Arrival - Promptly starting each volunteer shift ensures we can finish our homes on schedule, and having everyone on hand for orientation makes our work sites safer and more efficient.

Safety - Please use tools and equipment as instructed and adhere to safety procedures. Closed-toed shoes are required, and a volunteer liability waiver is required before volunteering.

Commitment - If you sign up, we count on you, and our families count on you!

Flexibility - Sometimes weather doesn't cooperate, a task doesn't go exactly according to plan, or we need to refocus our efforts on a special project. Either way, it's cool.  We make it work!