Volunteering with SCHFH

Volunteering with the Affiliate

Volunteering with Habitat is a rewarding, fun, hands-on opportunity for individuals and groups to make a difference and build skills, relationships and community. No experience is required! New volunteers will be coached by experienced volunteers and staff.

There are many different ways you can volunteer with us that include both construction and non-construction opportunities. We have opportunities that are geared for individuals and groups, businesses and corporations, churches, schools, and more. To learn more please complete the form below and our Volunteer Coordinator will follow up with you. You can also contact Kiera Dunn at 770.477.2367 or volunteer@schabitat.org

Interested in volunteering with us on a regular basis? Well you can sign up today to join our regular/flex volunteer groups. These are volunteers who are available to work on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Volunteers who are a part of our regular and flex groups get more hands on experience with our projects and volunteer lead training to assist us with other volunteer groups. Please email our Volunteer Coordinator for more information at volunteer@schabitat.org.

Volunteering with the Restore

The SCHFH ReStore helps to support the mission of Habitat for Humanity in Henry, Clayton and Fayette counties by selling donated building materials and home furnishings to fund our homeownership program. ReStore volunteers support the vision of safe, decent and affordable housing for families in our neighborhood and around the world. Join us for a fun day of greeting customers, donation intake, cleaning, and merchandising! If you are interested, you can click the link or call our office at (678) 782-5111. You can also reach out via email at restore@schabitat.org.

Corporate-Sponsored Volunteering Grants

Did you know that many companies offer volunteer grant programs when they donate to our organization after you volunteer your time? Enter your company below to check for volunteer incentives. Check out our FAQ below for more information.

Volunteer Opportunities

Construction Opportunities

Group Opportunities

We are always looking for groups that would like to volunteer on a work site. Please complete the volunteer interest form and we will follow up immediately or contact our volunteer coordinator at (volunteer@schabitat.org) or 770.477.2367.

Flex Regular – Help out once a month
If you want a flexible schedule based on your availability, this volunteer position is a great fit!  As a Flex Regular, you sign up for as many days as you are able via our online scheduling system.  We just ask that you sign up for a minimum of one day per month for a minimum of 12 months. Check out the current volunteer opportunities that are available. 

Create Your Own Regular Crew

Are you connected with an existing group that can volunteer on-site together consistently?  We welcome new Regular Crews! New Regular Crews can work one day per week to one day per month; most crews volunteer year-round and some crews volunteer from September – May.  In addition to providing 9-12 group members, we ask that new Regular Crews also provide a consistent Crew Leader who has some experience in construction and group management.

Non-Construction Opportunities

Restore

Volunteer in our retail store located in McDonough. We need help with customer service, receiving, stocking, and assisting with pickups. To sign up now for upcoming shifts, click here. Time requirement: is one four hour shift a week for at least six months.

Office Volunteer

Volunteers in our office complete projects like data entry, filing or large mailings.  Complete the Volunteer Interest Form and we will add your name and email to our list, and you will be contacted when we need volunteers. Time requirement: is on-call; weekday business hour availability required.

Special Projects & Committees

Get involved with a short term project like a fundraising event or a special project like planning and implementing our Women Build. We also have opportunities for people to utilize special skills like marketing, writing, videography, architecture and more. From time to time we need help on some of our standing committees (Finance, Development, Family Selection, Family Support, and Construction). Time Requirement: is determined by the project; Usually once a month for 12 months.

Link to: 100 Women Who L.E.A.D.

FAQ

What are employee matching gift programs?
Employee matching gift programs are corporate giving programs in which the company matches donations made by employees to eligible nonprofit organizations.  It’s an easy way to double your contribution to us!

What are volunteer grant programs?
Volunteer grant programs are corporate giving programs in which companies provide monetary donations to organizations where employees volunteer regularly. If you volunteer with us, it’s an easy way to provide us with additional financial support!

What counts as volunteer work?
Activities eligible for volunteer grants may include:

  1. Event Volunteering
  2. Skill-based Volunteering
  3. Volunteer Committees
  4. Administrative Volunteering

How is this information obtained?
We partner with a company called Double the Donation. If you see anything that should be changed, please email Double the Donation’s team at data@doublethedonation.com

How do I request a matching gift or volunteer grant?
Requesting a matching gift or volunteer grant is normally a five-minute process that must be initiated by the donor/volunteer. You can do this by filling out and submitting a paper match form provided by your employer or through an electronic submission process.  Please search our database for company-specific information.

How do I submit a matching gift?

  1. Donate to a nonprofit.
  2. Log into your company’s matching gift submission website (if you use the Double the Donation search tool, you will receive a follow-up email linking to this page).
  3. Once logged in, search for the nonprofit that you donated to.
  4. Select the appropriate nonprofit from the search results. If it is not found, manually enter the organization’s details.
  5. Register the donation.
  6. Submit the completed matching gift request to your employer.