Every volunteer can make a difference, and here at Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity we have many different opportunities for you to make an impact on your community.
There are many ways to lend a hand at Habitat! Read a bit about our current opportunities below, and select the ones you are interested in learning more about and submit the form on this page. Once we receive the form, our Volunteer Coordinator will work with you to find the perfect role that fits with your schedule and interests!
Volunteers are needed to host open house events that allow Habitat homebuyers to view homes before choosing which one to purchase. Open House Hosts will open a Habitat home, answer homebuyer questions or direct them to appropriate Habitat staff, and tidy and secure the home at the end of the event. Meet and interact with Habitat partner families as they complete the final leg of their journey to homeownership!
Front Desk Volunteers act as
Friday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Maintenance Volunteers help maintain the appearance of our offices, meeting rooms, and furniture at our affiliate office in St Paul. Volunteers with experience in custodial work, simple repairs, and general mechanical knowledge are especially encouraged to apply!
We preserve homeownership by helping low-income homeowners repair and maintain their homes through our A Brush With Kindness program.
Spring/Summer Schedule: Tue-Sat | 8:30am-4:00pm
Fall/Winter Schedule: Mon-Fri | 9:00am-4:30pm
We're best known for our Homeownership program where volunteers build and rehab simple, quality homes in partnership with low-income families and the community. No construction experience necessary.
Spring/Summer schedule: Mon - Fri | 8:30am - 4pm
Fall/Winter Schedule: Tues - Sat | 8:30am - 4pm
We will be working with
Flexible dates and times from mid-October through mid-November
These opportunities involve working directly with homebuyer families.
Open House Hosts
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity Open House Host Volunteers will conduct open house events for Habitat homebuyers to visit unmatched homes. View full description >>
The Twin Cities Habitat ReStore is a home improvement outlet where quality new and like-new building and repair materials are sold at discounted prices. Unlike our construction opportunities, ReStore shifts are 3-4 hours long.
Tuesday-Friday
3 shifts: 10am-2pm, 12pm-4pm, 2pm-6pm
Saturday
2 shifts: 10am-2pm and 12pm-4pm
We currently operate two Twin Cities ReStore locations: 510 County Road D, New Brighton; and 2700 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis.
Throughout the year, Twin Cities Habitat works to engage volunteers and donors in a variety of events.
Direct Outreach Volunteers attend various events around the Twin Cities and represent the organization—what we do, and how to get involved.
Cookie Bakers provide treats in recognition of our volunteers on construction sites and at the ReStore.
Dedications Committee Members help with the facilitation of Habitat for Humanity Home Dedications. Read about one of our Home Dedications!
Habitat Young Professionals plan all volunteer opportunities and networking events, cultivating organizational and individual partnerships to help grow the network, and sharing the HYPN mission with the greater Twin Cities community. Learn more about HYPN.
Habitat Youth Leaders are middle and high school aged youth that
Maintenance Volunteers help maintain the appearance of our offices, meeting rooms, and furniture at our affiliate office in St Paul. This role helps us save our staff time by handling small projects that keep the organization running smoothly. Volunteers with experience in custodial work, simple repairs, and general mechanical knowledge are especially encouraged to apply!
Work will be assigned on a flexible weekly basis. Volunteers are asked to come in 3-4 times per month for 1-2 hours each time.
