Volunteering for Habitat EKC

Volunteers have been the foundation of Habitat for Humanity from the very beginning. Providing volunteers with safe, meaningful, and rewarding opportunities to join our work is a core tenet of our affiliate. There are a number of ways to donate your time and talent to Habitat EKC.  Whether you are skilled in construction or not, we need you!

Note: If you are interested in documenting your Community Service, either for a court or otherwise, please click here.

Before choosing how you would like to help Habitat EKC, please think about these questions:

• Site: Where do I want to volunteer?
  • In the Store?
  • In the Office?
  • On a Habitat Construction Jobsite?
    
  • Freelance: Projects I might be able to help with from home?
  • Offsite, on special projects?
• Frequency: What time commitment am I ready to make?
  
  • One-time volunteering?
  • Regularly, either weekly or monthly?
  • Short-term for a limited-time project?

Answering these questions will help us and you find the right fit for the volunteer experience you are looking to have. Once you have thought through these questions, please click below to access the volunteer opportunities that interest you most.

Volunteer

Jobsites
It takes 2,600 labor hours to build one Habitat house and involves over 500 volunteers from start to finish. 90% of our labor is by volunteers, saving us more than $48,000 in labor costs.  Volunteer labor and expertise keep our costs low.  We encourage individuals and groups to come out and help us build.  Its a great team building experience for you and it helps us provide homes for deserving families at an affordable price. (Volunteer commitments available: 1-time, Regular)

Store
Our newest endeavor, the Habitat EKC Store, will have many, ongoing volunteer opportunities! Please take a look here for opportunities to get involved in one of the most community-building regular opportunities happening on the Eastside! (Volunteer commitments available: Regular, Short-term)

Office
There is always a need for reception or administrative help in our Redmond office. Visit the Office Volunteer page for more info. (Volunteer commitments available: 1-time, Regular, Short-term)

Family Advocacy
Family Advocates work with newly selected homeowners to help the families complete their pre-ownership requirements. Visit our Family Advocacy volunteer page for more info. (Volunteer commitments available: Regular)

Communications and Media
There are ongoing needs for volunteers with print & web design, photography, videography, media outreach, writing and editing skills. Design needs include event flyers, brochures, photo editing, web banners, invitations, programs, and other marketing materials. Photographers and videographers are needed to document special events and our progress on the construction sites. Volunteers with strong writing and editing skills are needed for editing website content, marketing materials, newsletters, brochures, thank-you letters and other correspondence. Volunteers could work in our offices or remotely. Please complete a Volunteer : Office Form and let us know your availability and area(s) of expertise/interest. (Volunteer commitments available: 1-time, Regular, Short-term)

Habitat Ambassador
Help Habitat spread the word about the need for affordable homeownership in East King County, by responding to requests for information, speakers, representatives, and table presentations from our community of supporters. These can include volunteer fairs, workplace giving presentations, community events, faith community fundraisers, and other opportunities.
Lots more information at Volunteer Match.
For more information, contact us at volunteer@habitatekc.org.

Extended Summer Volunteer Opportunities
In the absence of our AmeriCorps team during the summer months there are volunteer positions available to aid in the coordination and facilitation of construction volunteers. These positions provide good internship opportunities as they require a minimum 120 hour commitment per week. Office, Store, and Construction opportunities are available. (Volunteer commitments available: Short-term)

• Day-of-Event Volunteers
  Help with logistical set-up, running, and break down of special events. Volunteers are only needed when there are events, at the event. Volunteers are asked to arrive about an hour before the event and stay about an hour after the event. To be a day-of-event volunteer, complete a Volunteer : Office Form. (Volunteer commitments available: 1-time, Short-term)

Committees
Since Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit organization, we rely on a very minimal staff to manage our affordable homeownership program. Therefore we are reliant on the expertise of volunteers willing to help in many areas. Visit the Committees page for more information. (Volunteer commitments available: Regular)

Boards
The Habitat EKC Advisory Board is a group of individuals that represent the business and faith communities of East King County. These representatives serve a number of purposes: they help Habitat gain access to donations and volunteers, and they lend their professional expertise to help us run our operation in a more effective manner. This group meets bi-annually and each member chooses a committee on which to serve. After a minimum of one term on the Advisory Board, affiliation with the Board of Directors may be considered. To apply for board placement complete a Volunteer : Office Form and select Board from the interest list. (Volunteer commitments available: Regular)

In short, without volunteers we wouldn't be able to build affordable homes. So roll up your sleeves and come join us either individually or as part of a group--you'll make a lasting contribution to your community when you do.

Visit our photo gallery for great photos of our recent events and the current progress at our construction sites.