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Habitat for Humanity Fact Sheet (frequently asked questions)

We're happy to answer all your questions. Here are a few of the ones we hear most often.

As a volunteer, you will have the opportunity to learn about people, construction, and Habitat for Humanity’s impact on families and neighborhoods. You will also gain valuable experience in a variety of areas, including teambuilding, patience and problem solving. Using both old and newly acquired skills, you will receive the satisfaction of being part of the solution to the poverty housing crisis, while working in partnership with Habitat homeowners, staff and other volunteers.

No. All you really need is enthusiasm and a willingness to help. The number and variety of our diverse tasks can accommodate every skill level.

Anything and everything having to do with the start-to-finish building of a house. This includes: carrying materials, rough carpentry, finish carpentry, roofing, insulating, installing windows/doors/cabinets/flooring, hanging vinyl siding, painting, caulking, sweeping, shoveling/raking/grading/planting, you name it.
Plumbing, heating and electrical are typically donated or provided at reasonable cost by generous local service companies.

There sure are! We need people to organize & oversee the tool crib, people to coordinate & help set up lunch, people to register & sign in volunteers, people to help carry equipment & materials, and people to do site cleanup & safety patrol.

Yes, Macomb Habitat imposes different requirements and different restrictions on different age groups.
Volunteers 18 years of age and older are required to sign a waiver of liability.
Volunteers 16 and 17 years of age are required to have a signed parental waiver of liability and they are restricted from using ladders and power tools.
Volunteers 14 and 15 years of age are restricted from all building tasks or within the area that those building tasks are being done. They may participate in painting, landscaping and cleaning at the discretion of the House leader.
Volunteers under 14 years of age are not allowed on the project site unless accompanied by an adult and there is absolutely no construction work being done.

The time commitment is whatever you'd like it to be. You may register to work as often as you'd like. Work days begin at 8:00 a.m. sharp and end at 4:00 p.m.

First, you need to register with Habitat and sign a waiver form. Next, you'll visit our Volunteer Hub to check out dates and locations of our current builds on volunteer opportunities. Then simply pick your work day/days and sign up.

Macomb Habitat supplies all the task-related tools that volunteers might need, though you are welcome to bring your own if you would like. Tool belts, hammers, tape measurers, pencils, razor knives, speed squares, and safety glasses are the tools used most often.
Lunch, beverages & snacks may or may not be provided on any given day, so it's a good idea to bring something along just in case you need it.

Sturdy shoes or work boots are recommended footwear, along with long pants, work gloves, and layer-able weather-appropriate comfortable work clothes. Gym shoes are not advised.

Neither rain nor sleet nor snow keeps Habitat from its mission - dangerous weather, however, does. In the event of questionable weather, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator at 586 263-1540.

ReStore volunteer jobs may include: cleaning, sorting, & labeling merchandise; organizing & stocking shelves; assisting customers; cashiering; transporting donated materials; advertising; general store maintenance, etc.

Yes. Volunteering at Macomb Habitat ReStore is a viable way to fulfill this obligation. All volunteers must schedule an orientation before volunteering at the ReStore. Contact our receptionist at (586) 263-1540 or email restore@macombhabitat.org to schedule an orientation or for additional information.