Get Involved: Individuals & Families

Thank you for interest in becoming a DC Habitat volunteer. It is easy to get involved by taking the following steps:

Step 1 - Current Volunteer Needs

While many people think DC Habitat only needs construction volunteers, there are actually a wide variety of ways to give of your time. No matter your experience or commitment level, we can use your help.

Construction
The most popular volunteer opportunity is helping on the construction site. DC Habitat's construction crew utilizes volunteers Tuesday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. almost year-round. We welcome your participation whether you are an experienced tradesperson or you don't know a sixteen-penny nail from a spackling knife!

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Family Selection
Members of this committee play a major role in deciding who lives in DC Habitat homes. Volunteers bring a wide range of skills to this committee, from social service expertise to analytical skills for reviewing applications. This committee assists in the screening of applications and with visiting the homes of prospective homeowners to help determine need.

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Family Partnership
The Family Partnership Committee pairs DC Habitat volunteers with homeowner candidates. These volunteer "partners" serve as the link between the candidates and the Habitat office. Partners answer questions and provide support in preparation for the home ownership process. Many partners work on the construction site with their homeowner family, helping earn sweat equity hours.

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Environmental
The Environmental Committee is tasked with helping DC Habitat for Humanity meet its environmental goals. The Committee implements the recommendations of Habitat for Humanity International's Better Built Program for the local DC affiliate.

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Public Relations
The Public Relations Committee informs the general public about the work that DC Habitat is doing in the District of Columbia and ways to get involved as a volunteer, donor, or homeowner. PR Committee Members engage in community outreach activities that include maintaining the DC Habitat website, conducting media outreach, staffing information tables at neighborhood festivals, organizing social events, and supporting DC Habitat events such as home dedication ceremonies.

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Volunteer Services
The Volunteer Services Committee is dedicated to supporting and showing appreciation for DC Habitat volunteers.

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Youth Volunteers
High school students ages 16 and older are invited to come work on our construction site. This is a great activity for religious youth groups, sports teams, and friends to experience together.

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Office/Admin
DC Habitat is also seeking volunteers willing to assist with office administrative tasks.

Step 2 - "Nuts & Bolts" Orientation

We ask that you attend a new volunteer orientation before you begin. These monthly "Nuts & Bolts" sessions begin at 6:30 p.m. and are held at:

New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
The Radcliffe Room
1313 New York Avenue, NW
Washington DC

The church is located one block from the Metro Center or McPherson Square metro stops. The session lasts for roughly one hour and explains how DC Habitat works and gives greater detail on current volunteer opportunities. Please feel free to join us, as there is no need to RSVP for this meeting.

The next scheduled "Nuts & Bolts" meeting will be held on Thursday, December 4th at 6:30 p.m.

Step 3 - Get Involved!

After you've attended a "Nuts & Bolts" orientation, you'll know how to get involved with the volunteer opportunity that suits you!

For occasional construction openings, visit our online calendar.