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Volunteer FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
How do I volunteer?
Who may volunteer?
Do I need to bring tools?
What do volunteers do to help?
What skills or experience are required to be a construction volunteer?
When and where is Habitat DeKalb building?
Q: How do I volunteer? A: Easy... All we need is a little information. You can sign up from this page:
- Simply click on the "Volunteer Up" Icon on the left hand side of this web page register your information (be sure to include your e-mail address), and sign up for the days that are convenient for you. Then, just show up on the chosen day.
- If you want to bring a group: Call our office (404-534-1611) to make arrangements if you have a group of 5-25.
- By Fax or U.S. Mail: Simply download our Volunteer Information Form (in Acrobat Portable Document Format - .pdf), then print it, complete it, and return it by fax (404-534-9922) or mail to Habitat for Humanity - DeKalb, Inc.; P.O. Box 1681; Decatur, GA 30031-1681 . Then, choose your work site and sign up. Forms are also available at the work sites.
- On your first volunteer day at one of our builds, you will be asked to complete and sign a Waiver of Liability. You can do this onsite, or fill out the form in advance and bring it with you. To get a copy of the Waiver of Liability form click here.
Q: Who may volunteer?
A: Anyone over 14 years old and willing to help may volunteer. Our volunteers are men and women of all ages and walks of life. They include church and synagogue members, employees of businesses, civic groups, college students, retirees, friends and relatives. Groups are welcomed, call the office to schedule a group. Volunteers under age 18 need a parent or guardian to sign a waiver for minor. Click here to get this waiver.
Q. Do I need to bring tools?
A. No, Habitat has all the tools and equipment that are needed. You might want to bring drinking water and sunscreen. and please wear sturdy shoes and work clothes.
Q: What do volunteers do to help?
A: Building homes requires help with construction and nonconstruction tasks.
CONSTRUCTION: We depend on volunteers to work on every phase of home building from start to finish, from complex building tasks like carpentry and roofing, to simple tasks like carrying supplies and cleanup.
NONCONSTRUCTION:Many things happen before, during, and after building to make Habitat homes and homeowners successful. Landscaping, cleaning up after the construction workers, cleaning the house just before dedication are all vital non-construction tasks. We also need con-construction volunteers at the office. These volunteers support Habitat by doing everything from basic office and phone help to serving on these key committees:
- Site Selection
- Construction
- Volunteer Recruiting and Coordination
- Family Selection
- Family Support
- Fund Raising
- Church and Community Relations
- Communications (Newsletter, Web Site, Media and Public Relations)
- Finance
- Administration
Volunteers also serve on our Executive Board and Board of Directors. Without our dedicated volunteers (construction and nonconsutruction), there would be no Habitat.
Q: What skills or experience are required to be a construction volunteer?
A: Maybe you've never held a hammer... have a little weekend project experience... or maybe you're a highly skilled trades professional... We need and welcome your help no matter what level of skill.
Unskilled volunteers are guided by construction managers and instructed by construction crew leaders or other skilled volunteers. Believe me, you'll learn a lot working with us. Skilled volunteers are always appreciated for the talents they share to make sure that our affordable homes meet quality standards. What we all share as volunteers is the desire to help build homes for families who would not otherwise have affordable housing.
Q: When and where is DeKalb Habitat building?
A: Most of our building work is scheduled for Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Check the information on VolunteerUp when you sign up for specific hours and other information.
Become a volunteer with DeKalb Habitat today! Click on the VolunteerUp button to the left. Contact us if you have any questions.
