Volunteer

How To Help

Every volunteer makes a difference, and we have a wealth of volunteer opportunities available. Volunteers are the heart of Will County Habitat for Humanity. Thousands of volunteers lend a hand to build, renovate, and repair homes with us each year, as well as provide all other types of services. We have a wealth of volunteer opportunities available in the Joliet, Plainfield, Morris, Bolingbrook, Aurora, Naperville, and surrounding areas.

Will County Habitat welcomes individual volunteers to ensure that everyone can live in decent, affordable, and sustainable housing. We invite you to help on our construction sites, in our ReStores, during our special events, or behind the scenes in our offices or committees.

Please browse the different types of volunteer opportunities, and contact Cheryl at ctoohey[at]habitatwill.org if you have any questions.

Groups

We welcome you to volunteer in any number of ways, whether it is at a construction site or at the ReStore. From raising walls, painting, to minor repairs, there is a task for everyone. No experience needed.

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Individuals

Looking to give back to your community? Come out and meet others while learning a new construction task or other skill. There is all types of volunteering and we rely on all of them to provide the services to our community.

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Corporate Partners

Are you part of a business that would like to incorporate volunteer opportunities with your everyday work? Reach out to us so that we can create a plan for ongoing volunteer opportunities with your company. Email: ctoohey[at]habitatwill.org

Types of Volunteer Opportunities

ReStore

Looking to give back without lifting a hammer? We could use your help at the ReStore Monday-Saturday in customer service, merchandise assembly, and more.

Committee

Bring your expertise and passion to one of our committees that plan and maintain our programs. View descriptions of our committees here. Email: ctoohey[at]habitatwill.org

Construction

Habitat sets the stage for volunteers to come together to build and to have a truly transformative experience — one that has a lasting and tangible outcome.

Campus Chapter

Start a Habitat student chapter at your high school or college to support Habitat with construction fundraising, and advocacy. Email: ctoohey[at]habitatwill.org

Events

Volunteers are a tremendous help in assisting us with check-in, refreshments, and logistics for events such as Women Build and Homes for the Hounds. Email: ctoohey[at]habitatwill.org

Faith and Church

Churches support our ministry in a number of ways, from volunteering to praying for our mission. Email: ctoohey[at]habitatwill.org

Community Service

If you need to complete court-ordered service hours, we have opportunities at our ReStore and construction sites. Email: ctoohey[at]habitatwill.org