Volunteer

Construction Groups

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (HFH GLA) partners with a diverse range of corporate, community, faith and educational groups to build common ground by sharing our vision of a world without poverty housing. Such groups make major contributions to the construction of decent, affordable housing in our communities. On-site construction work is the most popular of HFH GLA's volunteer opportunities for groups and we make every effort to incorporate all willing volunteers. We build on Tuesdays - Saturdays, with Saturday construction workdays often booked months in advance.

Groups with up to 10 or more volunteers are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to organizations that sponsor a build day for $2,500. We generally have more groups that want to volunteer than funds to build homes! Please see below for more information on how Corporate Groups and Faith and Educational Groups can be involved with volunteering on our construction sites and more 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.

Company Groups

Working on a Habitat for Humanity construction site can be a great team building experience! Research shows that it takes six times longer to function as an effective, productive team when you have not had time to meet in person and share a common experience.

Company Team Build

A Habitat Company Build Day is an excellent way to engage your employees/members in a meaningful group experience. Company Build Days can be used as a reward for hard-working employees; an annual community service project; a team building experience for new employees; or simply a fun way to get to know a different side of your co-workers.

For a donation, up to 20 participants can spend a Saturday building or renovating a house as a team. Weekday (Tuesday - Friday) build days are also available for a donation amount of your choice. For more information please 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.

For other ways to financially support the local building efforts of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles click here.

Faith Groups

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles has many ways for faith, community and educational groups to partner with us. To schedule your group work day on a Habitat for Humanity construction site please complete the Build Interest Form and return it via mail or fax to our office Attn: Faith Group Opportunities or for information about our Faith Builder partnerships and other ways to be involved with HFH GLA, please contact Patty Lee, Faith Relations Manager, at plee@habitatla.org or (310) 323-4663, ext. 106.

Youth and School Groups

Students must be 16 years of age and one adult (over 18 years of age) must be present for each group of five students that work on our construction sites. Students between the ages of 14 and 16 can participate in selective volunteer opportunities. To schedule your group work day on a Habitat for Humanity construction site, please complete complete the Build Interest Form and return it via mail or fax to our office Attn: Youth Group Opportunities or by email to youthprograms@habitatla.org.

Learn more about our Youth Programs, or contact our Youth Programs Coordinator, at youthprograms@habitatla.org or (310) 323-4663, ext. 109 for more information on Act! Speak! Build! Week, Nickels for Nails, Campus Chapters, or the Youth United program.