Habitat for Humanit - Greater Los Angeles
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Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (HFH GLA) homes are built almost entirely (90%!) by volunteers, both skilled and unskilled. Our skilled on-site construction team provides all tools, safety equipment, instruction and preparation for the site. 
Volunteer days on the construction sites are Tuesdays through Saturdays. We have a large need for weekday volunteers. Please consider volunteering with us then. 

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There are opportunities for individuals and groups to volunteer on a construction site. Click on the category below that best describes you.

Construction Crew Member - This is your traditional hard hat wearing, hammer swinging, paint brush wielding, shovel embracing volunteer who commits to an 8-hour day on our construction site.  

Volunteering as a Group

Cornerstone Training is a HFH GLA program that teaches volunteers basic construction skills used on our sites.  Find out more!

Crew Leader Training is a HFH GLA program that prepares volunteers to lead teams on the build site.  The training focuses on understanding Habitat procedures and gives practical leadership skills with hands-on experience.  Find out more!   

Time Commitment:

  • Our regular weekly Build Days are Tuesdays through Saturdays. 
  • We ask for a full-day commitment of all volunteers from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (When people show up late or leave early it makes it difficult for our supervisors to properly train volunteers or accomplish the construction goals for the day.)

Skills Required: 

  • No previous construction experience is required, just a willingness to learn and work hard.

Age Requirement:

  • All volunteers on our construction sites must be at least 16 years of age.
  • Volunteers ages 16 and 17 must have a parent or guardian complete and sign the Minor's Volunteer packet below.

Forms: