Rehab home projects are great opportunities for DuPage Habitat to purchase existing housing stock and renovate them to meet our standards for both quality assurance and affordability, allowing us to serve more families and improve the overall housing stock in our communities.
Volunteer day activities can include anything it takes to rehab a home from start to finish. Typical volunteer activities include framing, siding, painting, roofing, laying flooring, hanging doors or windows, trim work, finishing, landscaping, demolition, and cleaning. No construction experience is necessary. In fact, most of our volunteers are brand-new to the world of home construction! Simply come ready to learn and Habitat construction staff will guide you from there. We mean it when we say – every single task is critical for the success of our mission.
Habitat provides all the tools, building materials, and training for you; no construction experience is needed.
The minimum age to volunteer is 16 years old. Any volunteer under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. All minors signing up will be prompted to provide their legal guardian's name and email address for a waiver to be sent for them to electronically sign. Once signed, the minor can finish registering for their volunteer shift.
Build Day Schedule
- 7:45 - 8:00 AM: Arrival
- 8:05 AM: Site orientation and mandatory safety talk
- 12:00 PM: Break for lunch
- 2:30-3:00 PM: Start site cleanup and closing remarks
- 3:00 PM: Thank you and satisfaction survey
What to Wear/Bring
- Sturdy, closed-toed shoes
- Layers of clothes you can get dirty/paint on (jeans or shorts, t-shirt, jacket)
- Hat with a brim/sunscreen
- Tools (this is optional; please make sure to label them prior to site arrival if you do bring them)
Covid-19 Safety Precautions:
Habitat for Humanity prioritizes the health and safety of our staff and volunteers. Currently, we have the following guidelines in place (subject to change based on case levels, as well as CDC, state, and local guidelines):
- We ask that if you aren't feeling well, to please stay home out of precaution
- Masks are no longer required; however, we welcome and support anyone that chooses to voluntarily wear a mask
- We encourage volunteers and staff to practice social distancing when possible
In addition, we have implemented the following guidelines to help ensure health and safety on the volunteer site:
- Limited sharing of tools
- Designated individuals to use power tools, to avoid multiple touchpoints
- All tools will be sanitized at the end of the day
DONATE
Every dollar donated is stretched to help provide affordable housing to families in need across DuPage County. Donate today!
GET INVOLVED
Interested in supporting our ReStore, lending your professional skillset, hosting a fundraiser, or advocating for affordable housing? Get involved in our mission and we can find a partnership opportunity that works with your time and talents. Visit our website here to learn more about our mission!
