Volunteer and Learn

Build community. Learn together. Stay involved.

Continue your journey with Twin Cities Habitat as a homeowner! Through the Volunteer and Learn program, you can learn how to maintain your home, reach your next financial goal, volunteer on site and gain new skills, create your own projects, participate in exclusive events, and more. The best part? You can connect with homeowners just like you!

What to Expect

Ready to roll up your sleeves? We offer a variety of opportunities, from on-site build days to workshops and more. Learn skills that will help any homeowner. Take a look at a few examples of our events.

Skill Builder Days

Site supervisors will guide groups through demonstrations of different homebuilding skills. This may include insulation, drywall, trim, flooring, and painting. During the build, you may have the opportunity for hands-on practice!

Seasonal tasks may include (but are not limited to) the following:

Fall and Winter: Rough-in, finishing work, and painting
Spring and Summer: Framing, siding, scaffold setup, windows, and doors

Please note: Tasks may vary.

Learn Together

Meet in a Habitat classroom or partner site to learn a skill from experts in the community. Classes will focus on a variety of topics including personal finance, home mechanicals, working in Home Owners Associations, and more.

Build Community

Join in Habitat-sponsored events to advance our mission and celebrate success. Enjoy bi-annual Homeowner Celebrations, Habitat on the Hill, and the Hard Hat & Black Tie Gala, just to name a few.

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Preparing Your Home for Winter

Monday, October 13
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Twin Cities Habitat Office
1954 University Ave W, St. Paul

Winter’s coming- let's get ready together! Join us for this workshop all about simple, practical tips to keep your home cozy, safe and energy efficient all season long. We will cover both interior and exterior prep tasks including exterior faucets, cleaning gutters, window insulation, even ceiling fans and more. Bring your questions, share ideas and leave feeling prepared. Sign up today and get ahead of the cold!

Lite Refreshments and childcare is available for children over the age of four.

Just Law: Estate Planning Doesn't Have to Be Spooky

Tuesday, October 28
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Virtual only - register to receive Zoom link

Estate Planning doesn’t have to be Spooky. Join us and our partners at Just Law for an important webinar about building and protecting your family’s legacy. Wills are only one piece of the puzzle- without the right planning, property can still end up in probate, making it harder to pass wealth on to the next generation. Together, we’ll explore tools and strategies to help you preserve your home, assets and future. Come learn in a supportive space where your questions are welcome and your legacy matters.

Homeowner Family Night

Thursday, November 13
5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Minnesota Children's Museum
10 W. 7th St., St. Paul MN 55104

Join other Habitat homeowners and their families, along with Twin Cities Habitat staff, for a fun, family-friendly evening! Learn more and RSVP here.