Volunteer with Habitat for Humanity in South Hampton Roads

Volunteer With Habitat

Whether you’re looking for a one-time opportunity or a recurring way to give back, Habitat for Humanity South Hampton Roads offers volunteer opportunities for individuals, groups, and youth. No experience required—just a willingness to help build stronger communities.

Volunteer opportunities include:

Construction

ReStore

Team Builds

Court-Ordered Community Service

Youth Volunteers

Construction Volunteers

Build safe, affordable homes alongside future homeowners and fellow volunteers. No construction experience is required—training and supervision are provided.

What You’ll Do

Painting
Framing
Landscaping
Installing siding or windows
Site clean-up

Volunteer Schedule

Tuesday–Friday | 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Great for individuals who enjoy hands-on work and making a visible impact.

ReStore Volunteers

Support Habitat’s mission by helping operate our ReStores, where donated home goods are sold to fund homebuilding programs.

Volunteer Roles

Organizing inventory
Assisting customers
Unloading donations
Merchandising

Why ReStore?

Flexible scheduling
Indoor, lower-impact work
Directly supports affordable housing

Volunteer Schedule

Tuesday–Saturday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Team Builds

Perfect for corporations, faith groups, schools, and community organizations looking for a meaningful team-building experience.

Team Builds Include

Reserved volunteer days
Structured group activities
No experience required

Team Builds strengthen teamwork while making a lasting impact in our community.

Email development@shrhabitat.org to learn more about Team Builds.

Court-Ordered Community Service

Habitat SHR accepts volunteers completing court-ordered community service for traffic-related offenses only.

Eligible Opportunities

Construction sites
ReStores

Important Information

Must provide court documentation
We cannot accept volunteers with charges related to theft, violence, or felony offenses

Email development@shrhabitat.org before registering to confirm eligibility.

Youth Volunteers

Habitat offers youth volunteer opportunities that promote service, teamwork, and community engagement.

Youth Volunteer Notes

Minimum age requirements apply
Some opportunities require adult supervision
Availability varies by project and location

Ready to Make a Difference?

Volunteers are the heart of Habitat’s mission. Whether you give a few hours or return again and again, your time helps families build strength, stability, and self-reliance.