Core Construction Crew

How Will You Make A Difference?

We don’t just believe in change, we build it!

Our Core Construction Crew are volunteers who give their time and talent to Habitat on a regular basis. These volunteers are members of our general construction teams and specialty crews and build alongside our homebuyer families and community volunteers. Our Core Crew Members volunteer under the motto, “we don’t just believe in change, we build it!”

Our Core Construction Crew completes the majority of our new build and rehab homes. These volunteers work on the jobsites Tuesdays through Saturdays and set up volunteer schedules that range from multiple times a week to once a month. All a volunteer needs is a willingness to help and a desire to learn – we’ll teach you everything else!

Get started today by completing the Core Construction Crew Contact Form!

Why I Build

VOLUNTEERS

What I did not see myself learning was the patience and kindness that comes from being surrounded by good people. That is the reason I have continued to volunteer with Habitat. Habitat has continued the growth in me that was started by my family. By making a dedication to yourself and others when you come to volunteer, you will see the benefits it brings to your life and you will want to come more often.

I believe everyone deserves a decent place to live. Habitat doesn’t give houses away, but rather, they provide a great opportunity for people to be able to buy a home. That's why I continue to volunteer and build.

My reason for building is to give back to the community that has given me and my family so much. What I didn't realize is how many new friends I'd make while doing so.

I have been fortunate to have the ability to purchase and maintain a home for myself and my family. Many cannot say the same. Whether because lack of education, underemployment or any of the ills that life throws at us, home ownership is a dream that is out of reach. To be able to be part of an organization that helps fulfill that dream is a tremendous privilege. I’ve met many grateful people, been thanked an untold number of times, made some very good friends and gained a lot of construction know how. Where else can you go to work and get those benefits?

Replacing a floor, sanding drywall or painting a wall transforms not only a habitat, but he family itself. There's nothing more rewarding than that.

Partly it's the company: smart, interesting people that are a joy to work and hang with each week, and the opportunity to get to know these amazing people better. Partly, it's the challenge that each build presents, that in spite of the heat or the snow, the tons of new volunteers or complete lack of them, the warped boards and the changes in materials or plans that inevitably happen, and overcoming those to try and build this house just a little better. Partly it's giving back: to the community and so that others can have some of the opportunities that I enjoyed along the way. But mostly, it's the wonder of a new house, a home, coming together from the work of a small community of people that care enough to build for someone else. It's the wonder.

At a recent ground blessing of a soon-to-be home owner, she was thanking everyone present and mentioned that we didn’t have to be there, to work on her house and that she knew we weren’t getting anything out of it… and I quietly disagreed with her thought. I do get a tremendous amount of heartwarming satisfaction from helping her and her daughter who will get to live in a nice, new, clean, safe, home that they can be proud of and build up equity to support a better life! She has provided me and my team mates a place to be two days a week to use our construction skills and talents and to learn new ones. And my wife thanks you more than you’ll ever know.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Core Construction Crew?

The Core Construction Crew is comprised of Habitat volunteers who donate their time regularly to one of our general construction teams or specialty crews. These volunteers are at the heart of our mission of providing affordable homeownership. These volunteers complete most of the work on the build sites and build alongside our homebuyers and community volunteers.

How do I become a Core Construction Crew member?

Please fill out the Core Construction Crew Contact Form and Habitat staff will respond to discuss scheduling and team options for your first day onsite! Please note that you can volunteer with more than one team! We have volunteers who join multiple crews, depending on schedule and interest.

Do I need construction experience to be a Core Construction Crew member?

No construction experience is required! A volunteer just needs a willingness to learn and a desire to serve. Other Core Construction Crew members will guide new volunteers through the different tasks of building a Habitat home.

How often do I have to volunteer to be a Core Construction Crew member?

There is a lot of flexibility when volunteering as a Core Construction Crew member. Some individuals volunteer several times a week while others serve once a month. Habitat staff will work with you to determine your schedule and team options!

How old do I have to be a Core Construction Crew member?

Volunteers on our construction sites need to be 16 and older. Volunteers under 18 need to be accompanied by an adult 21 or older, have a parent/guardian sign the liability waiver, and cannot climb ladders or use power tools.

Do I have to have my own tools to be a Core Construction Crew member?

Habitat supplies all of the tools and materials needed for the day’s activities; however, you are welcome to bring your own tools. We ask that you properly label each item with your name.

Be Part Of Something Bigger. Get Started Today!

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Availability: Tuesday - Saturday

Ideal Start Date

Area(s) of Interest: General Construction; Laying Out Foundations; Joists and Decking Work; Electrical Work; Cabinetry Install; Landscaping

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