Volunteer
Part of the mission of Windy City Habitat for Humanity is community building. To that end, we welcome all members of the Chicago community to support our mission through advocacy, volunteering, and financial support. The driving force behind our organization is our volunteers, who contribute their time, talent and resources. Volunteers work side by side with future Habitat partner homeowners to help them realize and fulfill their dream of home ownership.
When completing your volunteer application, keep in mind that there are a variety of ways in which to get involved beyond construction. Join us on a committee, in the office, or in the ReStore!
Windy City Habitat for Humanity construction sites are located throughout the city of Chicago, and operate Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00am-4:00pm, from April until November.
Dress Code:Long pants
Closed toe shoes
Shirt
No loose fitting clothing or jewelry
Granting of volunteer days is prioritized based on those that financially support the mission regardless of skill level, skilled volunteers, and availability to unskilled volunteers.
If you are not in a position to help fund our mission, when we have available volunteer days, a broadcast email is sent out. Selections are made on an individual, first-come basis (groups are not included).
When completing your volunteer application, keep in mind that there are a variety of ways in which to get involved beyond construction. Join us on a committee, in the office, or in the ReStore!
Construction Volunteers
Windy City Habitat for Humanity construction sites are located throughout the city of Chicago, and operate Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00am-4:00pm, from April until November.Mandatory Requirements
- All participants must be at least 18 years of age.
- Waiver and Release Form must be presented to the Site Supervisor upon arriving at the site. You will not be able to volunteer without a signed waiver--NO EXCEPTION. The construction team members do not have blank waiver forms.
- Your workday will consist of physical labor. You work at your own risk.
Dress Code:Closed toe shoes
Shirt
No loose fitting clothing or jewelry
Work Hours:
9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.Granting of volunteer days is prioritized based on those that financially support the mission regardless of skill level, skilled volunteers, and availability to unskilled volunteers.
If you are not in a position to help fund our mission, when we have available volunteer days, a broadcast email is sent out. Selections are made on an individual, first-come basis (groups are not included).
- Volunteer as an individual. Individual Volunteer Registration Form. To secure a build day, we ask that you make a minimum donation of $100.
- Groups (A group is defined as 10-15). Group Volunteer Registration Form. In order to secure a group volunteer build day, you must make a charitable contribution to our mission. Typically, there is a minimum of $5,000 per build day for a maximum of 15 people per house.