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Volunteer
Construction
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. Volunteer days on the construction sites are Tuesdays through Saturdays. We have a need for weekday volunteers. Please consider volunteering with us
then.
There are opportunities for individuals and groups to volunteer on our construction
sites. Click on the category below that best describes you.
- Create a user name and password.
- Complete the entire form, including e-mail address.
- Select "Crew Member" as your team role.
- Schedule one or multiple volunteer dates.
- Bring the required forms with you on your volunteer date (see below).
Read our FAQs on
volunteering as an individual.
Groups of 10-25 volunteers are scheduled on a first-come, first-serve basis,
with priority given to organizations sponsoring a build day. Click
here for more detailed information on volunteering as a group or complete
the Build Interest
Form and return it via mail or fax to our office Attn: Group Opportunities
or by email to groups@habitatla.org.
Read our FAQs on
volunteering as a Group.
Time Commitment:
- Our regular weekly Build Days are Tuesdays through Saturdays.
- We ask for a full-day commitment of all volunteers from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Skills Required:
- No previous construction experience is required, just a willingness to learn and work hard.
Age Requirement:
- All volunteers on our construction sites must be at least 16 years of age.
- Volunteers ages 16 and 17 must have a parent or guardian complete and sign
the Minor's Volunteer packet below.
Forms:
- Cornerstone Training is a HFH
GLA program that teaches volunteers basic construction skills used on our
sites. Find out more!
- Crew Leader Training is a HFH GLA program that prepares
volunteers to lead teams on the build site. The training focuses on
understanding Habitat procedures and gives practical leadership skills with
hands-on experience. Find out more!
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