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.

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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Home Maintenance Workshops

Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Time: 6:30 pm-9:00 pm
Location: Twin Cities Habitat - 1954 University Ave W, St. Paul, MN 55104
Topics: Drywall Do-It-Yourself and Power Up: Electric Basics for Homeowners

Workshop #1: Drywall Do-It-Yourself
Instructor: Gwen Marshall
Description: Learn how to tackle common drywall repairs with confidence! In this hands-on workshop, homeowners will gain the skills to patch holes, fix cracks, and smooth out imperfections. Perfect for beginners—no experience needed!

Workshop #2: Power Up: Electrical Basics for Homeowners
Instructor: Dave Engh
Description: Learn about your home’s electrical needs in this beginner-friendly workshop! Focus will be on safety and practical techniques, empowering you to handle basic electrical tasks with confidence. No prior experience needed—just bring your curiosity!

Sign up for one or both workshops here

Selling Your Habitat Developed Home

Date: Thursday, November 7, 2024
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Zoom

People choose to sell their homes for a variety of reasons. This online webinar will provide general information about the process of selling your Habitat Developed home including:

Timelines and process for selling your Habitat Developed home
An overview of equity sharing
How appraisals work

Individual questions can be scheduled following the meeting.

Register for the Selling Your Habitat Developed Home webinar here

Selling Your Open Market Home

Date: Thursday, November 14, 2024
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Facilitated by: Adade Amenounve, former Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity staff member and licensed Realtor.

Are you wondering about how to sell your home on the open market? The online webinar will provide general information about the process of selling your Open Market home including: