Habitat For Humanity

Habitat For Humanity

Mission:

Waco Habitat for Humanity is a non-denominational Christian housing ministry, which works in partnership with low-income families to eliminate substandard and poverty housing in Waco.

Volunteer Duties:

Give time in a variety of ways, including helping with construction of houses or wheelchair ramps, translating from English to Spanish at application meetings, providing lunch for 15-20 volunteers, or joining the Family Selection or Family Support committees. Volunteers can also help at the ReStore, a building materials recycling center, as sales assistants, cashiers, warehouse assistants, and more. Visit the Waco Habitat for Humanity volunteer website for details.

Volunteer Requirements:

Volunteers working on a building site must sign a waiver and be at least 18 years old (16- and 17-year-olds may work with an adult).

Training:

Volunteers will receive instruction on the day’s tasks and will not be expected to do anything they may be uncomfortable doing.

Time Commitment:

Volunteers may sign up for a morning (8:30 a.m. to noon) or afternoon (1-4:30 p.m.) construction shift. Volunteers may work as few as one shift, or as many as they like. Time commitment varies for ReStore, lunch provider, translator and committee volunteers.

Group Volunteering:

Volunteers may come as a group.

Recommended For:

Students in the fields of interpreter training and social work

Benefits:

Volunteers have fun doing community service, help to preserve the environment, learn or teach others about construction, meet new and interesting people, and make a difference.

Contact Info:

Phone: 254-756-7575 E-mail: volunteer@wacohabitat.org Website: www.wacohabitat.org Click here for volunteer page