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CONSTRUCTION
What to Expect Onsite
Frequently Asked Questions
Builds are Thursday, Friday and Saturdays 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
The shift runs from 8:00 am-1:00 pm
Volunteers must register ahead of time online at https://sandhillshabitat.volunteerhub.com/
The location of the site will be confirmed the week of your scheduled shift
Please arrive five to ten minutes early for your shift and stay for the entire time
When you arrive, please check in with Habitat staff
Before beginning work, Habitat staff members will lead an orientation to review important information about safety and construction tasks for the day.
Habitat provides all tools and equipment. Feel free to bring your own work gloves and if you prefer to bring your own tools, please label them with your name.
You may want to bring a water bottle. Habitat will provide water and snacks.
Please leave all valuables at home.
Comfortable clothes that you do not mind getting dirty or covered in paint.
Closed-toed athletic shoes or work boots are required—no sandals or Crocs.
You may wish to wear sunglasses and sunscreen.
OSHA restrictions do not allow anyone to wear hats underneath their hard hats. This includes baseball caps and beanies.
Our crews work in all types of weather. We are often working in unprotected areas with no cover, so use your best judgement.
No! Our volunteers range from those who have never swung a hammer to professional carpenters. All builds are led by experienced construction staff who will teach you everything you need to know.
Our regular Construction Crew is a dedicated group of individuals who volunteer on our construction sites consistently on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, or Saturdays. We have two teams: Framing Crew: works on ground up construction tasks, including but not limited to raising walls, roofing, etc. and Trim Crew: focus on baseboards, cabinetry, doors, decks, etc. You can register for a Construction Build day as often as you like. Reach out to Volunteer@sandhillshabitat.org to find out how to join up with one of the teams.
Yes, we will verify volunteer hours for educational purposes.
Ages 12–15: Must be with a youth group and adult (school representative or guardian). Activities may include painting, landscaping, insulating, and clean-up (no power tools or active construction).Ages 16–17: Must have a parent or guardian present if not part of a group. Cannot use power tools or work on roofs, ladders, or scaffolding.All minor volunteers must have a Minor Waiver signed by a parent or guardian on file prior to volunteering. Minor Waivers can be mailed to volunteer@sandhillshabitat.org
Habitat relies on volunteers like you to help keep our building costs low. Thank you for being ready to work hard, try something new, and pitch in wherever needed as the shift unfolds. Most importantly, have fun – and know that your efforts directly impact the lives of hardworking families here in Moore, Hoke and Richmond counties.
ReStore
We could not keep our ReStore open without volunteers. Every dollar earned in the ReStore goes towards the building of our homes. Volunteers work side-by-side with staff and other volunteers with responsibilities including helping customers find what they need, taking donations and thanking donors, sorting donations and making sure various departments are organized, and many more. We look forward to you joining us as we help Habitat without swinging a hammer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please note that ReStore volunteer shifts may not appear in VolunteerHub while your account is being processed. This process can take up to one business day. Once your account is activated, you will receive an email letting you know that you can view and register for available ReStore shifts.
Please note that ReStore volunteer shifts may not appear in VolunteerHub while your account is being processed. This process can take up to one business day. Once your account is activated, you will receive an email letting you know that you can view and register for available ReStore shifts.
If you have trouble seeing opportunities after 1 business day, please contact Volunteer@SandhillsHabitat.org.
Arrival and Shift Times
Volunteer shifts in the ReStore are:
Mondays 10:00 am - 2:00 pm (store closed / only volunteers)
Tuesdays - Saturdays, 10:00 AM 5:00 PM
with a minimum commitment of two hours
Volunteers must register online at https://sandhillshabitat.volunteerhub.com/ Volunteers do not have to commit to a full shift and can come in any time during the listed shift for a minimum of two hours.
When you arrive for the first time, please check in with the Habitat Manager on Duty so he/she can do a brief orientation and get you started. Once you have volunteered, you’ll be able to check yourself in and out at our Volunteer Kiosk so your volunteer hours are recorded.
Comfortable clothes that you do not mind getting dirty.
Closed-toed shoes, no sandals or Crocs.
No! If you have a particular skill, let us know and you may be able to help in a specific department (e.g. electronics, linens, housewares) otherwise we will find a fit for you. The first few times you come, you can rotate between opportunities to see what you enjoy most.
Yes, we will verify volunteer hours for educational purposes.
Ages 12–15: Must be accompanied by an adult and have a signed Minor Waiver
Ages 16–17: May volunteer independently with a signed Minor Waiver
All minor volunteers must have a Minor Waiver signed by a parent or guardian on file prior to volunteering. Minor Waivers can be mailed to Volunteer@sandhillshabitat.org
Volunteering is very flexible. You can choose to come in on a regular basis or as fits in your schedule. Habitat relies on volunteers like you to help keep our building costs low. Thank you for being ready to work hard, try something new, and pitch in wherever needed as the shift unfolds. Most importantly, have fun – and know that your efforts directly impact the lives of hardworking families here in Moore, Hoke and Richmond counties.
Every volunteer experience is unique and the impact you will help create in a family’s life will be lasting. Whether you volunteer each week, once a month, or once a year, we hope to meet you soon!
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