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Volunteer With Us

We have volunteer opportunities from the construction site to the office suite. All you need is enthusiasm; we’ll teach you everything you need to know.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Habitat NYC!  We’re excited to share with you all the ways in which you can get involved, whether as an individual or a group. Have questions before you sign up? Be sure to check out our FAQ page and take action through advocacy before you sign up to volunteer!

Individual opportunities

Construction Work

Help build homes across the five boroughs. No previous experience required - all you need is the desire to lend a hand.

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A Brush with Kindness

Refresh public spaces through painting, landscaping and minor construction. It's another way to improve quality of life for all New Yorkers.

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Office Work

Work behind the scenes - help the busy staff in our downtown office.

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Habitat Young Professionals

Join the next generation of leaders working to strengthen NYC. Members help with social networking, education, advocacy and events.

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ReStore

Help out at our retail store in sales, customer service, pricing and merchandising.

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Volunteer FAQs

Here are the basics about volunteering with Habitat NYC.

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GROUP opportunities

Corporate Team
Builds

Do something that’s personally rewarding and share a bonding experience with your co-workers.

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Community &
Faith Groups

Your community group or congregation can help us work to promote housing justice. All faiths are welcome, always.

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School &
Youth

Our youth programs inspire young people ages 5–25 to share our vision of a world where everyone has safe, affordable housing.

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  • Each year, we celebrate the volunteers who most exemplified the spirit and ethic of Habitat NYC in 2019. This year's Habby Award recipients come from all different walks of life, including law, finance, teaching, health care—and high school! Their dedication has greatly advanced our mission of building affordable housing for New York City families.

  • “I like the flexibility my job at Endeavor affords me, but knowing I’m making a difference at ReStore is what really drives me,” Ben says. "It’s nice to know I’m contributing to the lives of families across New York.”
    Ben W.
    ReStore Volunteer

  • “Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Painting a senior center, helping out at a build site, supporting social functions, stuffing envelopes and talking to donors, it all was completely rewarding, and I gained much, much more than I gave.”
    Alex L.
    Office Volunteer

  • “People should get out there and volunteer!” Paul says, “There’s a lot of retired people out there… even if you volunteer one day a month; that would be phenomenal.”
    Paul M.
    Construction Crew Leader

  • “It’s such a good learning experience for both of us,” said Ayesha. “It allows us to spend time together and do something as a mom and daughter team, which is harder and harder these days.”
    Ayesha, Elan and Summer B.
    ReStore Superstars

Meet the 2019 Habby Award recipients

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