Some kids need help with math or reading, while others are hoping for someone to listen to them, to talk and laugh with, someone whom they can depend on to be there—just for them.
Guests are included in your activities to personally experience life as a local in Kalamazoo. Staying in a home gives visitors a peek into everyday life here. International visitors have enjoyed the farmer’s market, school sporting events, family reunions, museums, nature hikes, and more. Responsibilities include providing a bedroom with a bed, breakfast and dinner,…
The Homeowner Selection Committee screens applications and interviews prospective homeowners. The Homeowner Support Committee mentors partner homeowners and encourages them to stay involved with Habitat. The Construction Committee oversees the construction process ensuring best practices and helps with materials procurement. The Resource Development Committee oversees fund-raising efforts.
Though the vast majority of volunteers have no construction experience or building skills, volunteers are involved in most phases of construction. By working side-by-side with the family who will live in the house, our volunteers experience for themselves the joy created when a family is able to realize their dream of home ownership.
Painting, Landscaping, Providing lunch for a work crew, Office assistance, Printing and distributing brochures and flyers, Working in our ReStore, Taking pictures for Habitat promotional materials, Providing tool repair, Providing truck repair, Serving on a committee, Representing Habitat at booths and fairs, Donating to our ReStore.
Help maintain our gardens and landscaping throughout the spring, summer and fall.
The Tutoring Program is an after-school program designed to help children in the Latino community with their homework or any other academic assistance they might need. Our main partner of the Tutoring Program is Omega Delta Phi Fraternity from WMU. Members from ODPh are the main providers for the program. Tutors are able to help…
We have a lot of opportunities for someone who enjoys yard work, helping with construction projects, and other seasonal opportunities.
Morning feeds are around 8 am. Evening feeds are around 5 pm. Horse experience is helpful, but not a must. We will train you. Cleaning chores can be done around 9-11 noon.
Assist with special events, recitals, and/or concerts (planning or on the day of the event). Assist with mailings (folding, stuffing, addressing, etc.). Assist with fundraising. Provide refreshments for recitals/concerts.