Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (HFH GLA) homes are built almost entirely (90%!) by volunteers, both skilled and unskilled. Our skilled on-site construction team provides all tools, safety equipment, instruction and preparation for the site. No construction experience is required, just a willingness to learn and work hard! However, if you do have construction skills, be sure and let us know so we can make sure they are utilized.

Even if you have never picked up a hammer before, you will end the day having helped build an integral part of one of our homes. Construction tasks vary from week to week so please just come ready to work hard and have fun! Volunteer days on the construction sites are Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. We have a large need for weekday volunteers. Please consider volunteering with us on a weekday.  

Please read “Habitat Happenings” ( our bi-weekly e-newsletter) for the most up-to-date information on our volunteer opportunities. Click here to read recent issues. 

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There are opportunities for individuals and groups to volunteer on a construction site. Click on the category below that best describes you.  

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Requirements  

• We ask for a full-day commitment of all volunteers from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. When people show up late or leave early it makes it difficult for our supervisors to properly train volunteers or accomplish the construction goals for the day.

• No previous construction experience is required, just a willingness to learn and work hard.

• All volunteers must be at least 16 years of age.  

• It is required that every group of five students be accompanied by one adult (over 21 years of age).

• Volunteers ages 16 and 17 must have a parent or guardian complete and sign the Minor’s Release and Waiver of Liability Form.

• Complete and sign a Release and Waiver of Liability Form.

• Read and sign the Work Crew Safety Form.