Youth volunteers
Habitat welcomes young volunteers! We recognize the importance of youth in our mission and are proud to work hand in hand with the world's future leaders to eliminate poverty housing. Volunteers of all ages can contribute to Habitat in many meaningful ways.
Youth are welcome to join Habitat's 'Youth United' program, which engages youth from 5-25 years old to fund and build a Habitat home in Durham each year. Click here to read more about Habitat of Durham's Youth United Program.
Volunteer Opportunities by Age
18 years old: May perform any volunteer activity.
16 and 17 years old: May perform any volunteer activity except standing on ladders taller than 6 feet, roofing, driving, demolition, or using power tools.
14 and 15 years old: May NOT perform general construction work and may NOT enter an active construction site. May perform cleaning, landscaping, painting and hospitality work on site if there is no construction activity at the time, with a ratio of one adult to 4 youth. May perform volunteer activities off site with an adult/youth ratio of 1:10. Contact Habitat before coming out.
Under 14: May perform volunteer activities off site with an adult/youth ratio of 1:10, including:
- Plan and implement fundraisers for Habitat at their school, church, club, etc. (We can help you with creative ideas)
- Clean a home before homeowner moves in
- Plant flowers around a home
- Plan a kickoff or dedication ceremony
- Volunteer in the Re-Store with an adult
- Volunteer with Special Events or Hospitality, with an adult
- Make snacks or lunches for construction volunteers or a special event (We especially need this on Saturdays!)
- Build birdhouses or flower boxes for Habitat homes, or sell them as a fundraiser
- Talk to their class, church, or group about Habitat
- Make Welcome Home banners for Habitat homes
If your family or group would like to volunteer and has members under age 14, please contact Rebecca Leonard to find the best volunteer opportunity for you.
