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For group volunteers: Contact our Development Department to sponsor your build day. Sponsoring your Team Build helps us continue our mission to provide Central Floridians safe, affordable homes.  

 If you are unable to give at this time, please contact our Volunteer Department. 

For individual volunteers: Visit our volunteer calendar to see what’s available. 

Our build site days will take place at homes in our current development in the Pine Hills neighborhood of Orlando. We host volunteers in our warehouse and in our office located in Orlando. We also partner with organizations in Orange and Osceola County for opportunities beyond the build site volunteer days.  

Yes. All volunteers must be at least 16 years old, no exceptions. Some tasks have an 18+ policy. Task restrictions for 16 & 17-year-old volunteers: 

• Cannot work on ladders 
• Cannot use power tools 

Only individuals age 16 or older are allowed on the build site, no exceptions. 

No, not at all! Previous experience never hurts, but it isn’t necessary. All construction sites have a site supervisor that will provide all of the on-the-job training needed for the day’s tasks.

Read more about volunteer expectations here.

Construction volunteers typically help with one or more of the following job tasks: framing walls, installing siding, hanging drywall, caulking, priming, painting, landscaping, and so much more. You will find out your task prior to your build day. Tasks may change due to the ever-evolving nature of the construction schedule. You will receive onsite training for all tasks. 

Water is provided on-site. Volunteers are encouraged to bring a refillable water bottle to reduce waste and ensure proper hydration. Lunch is not usually provided during the volunteer shift. Volunteers can bring a bagged lunch, go off-site during the lunch break or arrange to have food delivered to the site. Check out this list of places to grab lunch.

Unless you hear otherwise from a Habitat Orlando & Osceola staff member, plan to volunteer rain or shine. Site supervisors can often adjust tasks to accommodate for inclement weather.

All necessary tools and safety gear will be provided by Habitat Orlando & Osceola. If preferred, you may bring your own. Please label all personal tools with your name.

At this time, we are no longer approving court-ordered community service.

Habitat Orlando & Osceola works hard to create an environment that supports the diversity of all people. Habitat Orlando & Osceola recognizes that people work best when they know what is expected of them and, in turn, Habitat Orlando & Osceola expects volunteers to conduct themselves in a way that will protect the interests and safety of all Habitat staff, partner families, and volunteers.

Read more of our Volunteer Expectations.