The ReStore is a home improvement outlet and thrift shop open to the public. Northwest Michigan Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore recycles and sells overstocked, discontinued, new, used, and donated building materials, household furniture and furnishings, tools, appliances, antiques, collectibles, and more! Volunteers are always needed to help greet customers, load and unload donations received, organize…
Construction usually takes place Monday-Saturday from 9 am-3 pm. When multiple projects are happening at the same time, our schedule may vary from 2-3 days a week per jobsite. Schedules are weather dependent. Minors who are interested in volunteering on the construction site are welcome to help with projects such as painting, landscaping, and other…
At Habitat, our committees provide support to each department. We are always seeking more volunteers from our local communities to serve on a committee and contribute fresh ideas to our organization. Our committees are as follows: Construction Committee, Event Committee, ReStore Committee, and Fund Development.
We ask Volunteer Receptionists to commit to answer and make phone calls and perform various office tasks for four hours once or twice per week. Additional volunteer opportunities including help with filing and mailings have flexible hours and dates.
In response to the pandemic, we have made adjustments to our programs to maintain safe practices and social distancing. We have new volunteer opportunities including Telephone Reassurance, Friendship Mail, and Grocery Shopping and Delivery. Telephone Reassuance allows our elderly Forever Friends to stay connected to their community and neighbors while engaging in friendly and calming…
Cuddling and playing with the cats and kittens. Walking dogs (each of our dogs get walked 5 or 6 days a week). Working in the dog yard – playing with the dogs, feeding them, and maybe even helping the kennel manager train them. Coming in a couple hours in the afternoons on Saturday, Sunday or…
We often offer babysitting for our clients attending group classes. Volunteers should be at least 14 years old; classes are held Monday through Friday, generally in the daytime with some evenings.
Our most desired volunteer service is prayer. Our organization depends upon the Grace of God to serve our clients; your prayerful support is critical. If you sign up, you will receive a monthly list of topics to pray for. When you sign up, you will receive a list of prayer intentions monthly, either via email…
Does your field of study require you to complete an internship? Contact us and we’ll help determine the best first for your educational interests.
Each of our Women’s Centers can use help answering the phones and greeting clients! We need a commitment of four hours a week; we would train you and provide you the chance to be the graceful, kind face our clients first see as they enter our centers.