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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.

 

INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION 

It's Easy to Sign Up!

  1. Create a user name and password.  
  2. Complete the entire form, including e-mail address. 
  3. Select "Crew Member" as your team role. 
  4. Schedule one or multiple volunteer dates. 
  5. Bring the required forms with you on your volunteer date (see below). 

Read our FAQs on volunteering as an individual. 

GROUP REGISTRATION:

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:

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES:

  • 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!