To maintain a safe environment for our staff and volunteers, Helena Area Habitat for Humanity is required to screen all community service applicants prior to their first shift as a volunteer. We are unable to accommodate any volunteers with the history of violent and sexual crimes, harassment, and theft. Due to the nature of our work and varying ages of our patrons, we are unable to host individuals who are listed on the National Sex Offender Registry. Volunteers serving required hours must bring in documentation before their first shift in order for us to verify hours.

A typical volunteer shift is from 8:30am-4pm unless discussed otherwise ahead of time.

At Helena Area Habitat, the safety of volunteers, team members, clients and customers is the highest priority. This is achieved by daily safety inspections. Volunteers will follow the Safe Way to Lift guidelines and are encourage to complete Lockton’s free online safety course. Volunteers should immediately report unsafe working conditions, injuries and health hazards to the area supervisor. Helena Area Habitat is not responsible for theft or damage of any kind related to motorized vehicles, bikes, trailer or similar items or contents.

Helena Area Habitat reserves the right to close the worksites during periods of inclement weather. In extreme conditions, the construction site may close early to protect the safety of staff and volunteers.

Wednesday 8:30am-4pm and Friday – Saturday 8:30am-4pm.

No construction experience or skills are required, and volunteers are supervised by Habitat staff.

Volunteers assist with all stages of home construction. Construction tasks include framing, hanging drywall, painting, and landscaping, etc.

Individuals and groups are encouraged to plan ahead and bring their own lunch. There will be a designated lunch break in the middle of the work day. Habitat always provides water for volunteers on the construction site.

Closed-toe and closed-heeled shoes or boots are required. Volunteers who do not come to the site with the proper footwear will not be able to participate. Wear clothes that are appropriate for the weather conditions and that you don’t mind getting dirty or stained. We recommend wearing layers so that you can be comfortable throughout the day.

Volunteers should not wear loose jewelry or clothing that could get caught or snagged on something on the construction site. Any clothing with disturbing messages that are provocative in nature, which could be viewed by others as offensive or suggestive, is prohibited.

Helena Habitat’s ReStore sells donated materials to help raise revenue to support Habitat’s operational expenses. Volunteers provide customer service, help clean and repair donated materials, stock shelves, load and unload materials from vehicles, and ride along with our driver to pick up donations.

Tuesday – Saturday, 10am – 5pm.

Volunteers are typically scheduled in shifts depending on the store’s needs. We ask that you at least volunteer for two hours. Always make sure to check with the ReStore manager to ensure the best possible shift for you and the Restore.

Close-toed shoes, long pants or shorts directly above the knee, comfortable, loose fitting work clothes.