Volunteering for Habitat EKC

Volunteers have always been the foundation of Habitat for Humanity from the very beginning. There are a number of ways to donate your time and talent to Habitat EKC.  Whether you are skilled in construction or not, we need you!

Volunteer

Jobsites

It takes 2,600 labor hours to build one Habitat house and involves over 500 volunteers from start to finish. 90% of our labor is by volunteers, saving us more than $48,000 in labor costs.  Volunteer labor and expertise keep our costs low.  We encourage individuals and groups to come out and help us build.  Its a great team building experience for you and it helps us provide homes for deserving families at an affordable price.

Committees

There are a number of committees here at HFHEKC, something for everyone, regardless of your interest and skill set. Since Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit organization, we rely on a very minimal staff to manage our affordable homeownership program. Therefore we are reliant on the expertise of volunteers willing to help in many areas.

Boards

The Habitat EKC Advisory Board is a group of individuals that represent the business and faith communities of East King County. These representatives serve a number of purposes: they help Habitat gain access to donations and volunteers, and they lend their professional expertise to help us run our operation in a more effective manner. This group meets bi-annually and each member chooses a committee on which to serve. After a minimum of one term on the Advisory Board, affiliation with the Board of Directors may be considered.

Office

Due to minimal office staff as a nonprofit, office volunteers are greatly appreciated. There is always a need for people to answer the phone or perform administrative tasks. Additionally, there are project related functions that involve supporting a specific department or committee, or helping with a special event or periodic mailing.

Family Advocacy

Family Advocates work with newly selected homeowners to help the families complete their pre-ownership requirements.

In short, without volunteers we wouldn't be able to build affordable homes. So roll up your sleeves and come join us either individually or as part of a group--you'll make a lasting contribution to your community when you do.

Visit our photo gallery for great photos of our recent events and the current progress at our construction sites.