Volunteer

• Construction volunteers must be at least 16 years old.
• You must be at least 15 years old to volunteer on your own at our ReStore and special events. Volunteers between the ages of 12 and 14 are welcome with direct parental supervision.
• All volunteers under the age of 18 must have their Registration and Waiver completed by a parent/guardian.

No construction experience is required! We invite all volunteers of all skill levels to our construction sites, Restore, committees, and events. Looking to learn something new? We would love the opportunity to teach you!

When you sign up for a volunteer opportunity, you will be provided with an address in a confirmation email. Volunteer check in at our build site moves from time to time so look for the ‘Volunteers Sign in Here’ sign.

A typical build day is seven hours with a lunch break. We would love to have your help for the entire day, but we understand life can be busy and we are grateful for any time you can give us. If you are working a partial day, please let Habitat staff know when you arrive to work.

Our construction hours vary depending on the season. When you sign up for a volunteer opportunity you will receive an email reminder with the date and times.

Summer Hours – Memorial Day through Labor Day

• Wednesday – 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM
• Friday/Saturday – 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Fall/Winter Hours – Labor Day through Memorial Day

• Wednesday – 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• Friday/Saturday – 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

We build in all weather, including rain or snow. In the event of such weather, work will move indoors.

If inclement weather leads to unsafe work or travel conditions, the volunteer event will be cancelled and volunteers will be notified by email at least an hour before the start of the volunteer shift.

If you are volunteering on a construction site, please plan to bring:

• Lunch (lunch provided for sponsored team builds)
• Water bottle
• Sun protection (hat, sunscreen, etc.)
• Dress for the weather
• Closed-toed shoes required
• All tools, gloves, and safety equipment is provided by Loveland Habitat. Volunteers are welcome to bring their own gear if desired.

Yes. If you are completing court-ordered community service hours, you may be eligible to volunteer at ReStores or on the construction site.

Loveland Habitat policy states that we cannot accommodate community service requests for charges related to theft, violent crime, or sexual offenses.

Your Community Service form with listed charges must be presented to Habitat staff prior to the start of your volunteer shift so that staff can confirm eligibility.

For questions or additional information, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at 970-669-9769 x102 or [email protected].

Construction

• Dress with safety in mind: Loose clothing can be dangerous when using power tools. Sturdy closed toed shoes are required, such as work boots or tennis shoes.
• Keep an eye on the weather: Dress layered as weather conditions and job assignments may vary throughout the day.
• Plan to get dirty! Wear clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty or stained.

ReStore

• Dress comfortably and keep the weather in mind! Some ReStore tasks require volunteers to work outdoors for extended periods of time.
• Occasionally we ask ReStore volunteer groups to take on special projects that involve painting. Please wear clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty.