Volunteers are the heart and the backbone of Habitat
For 32 years, our community’s generosity has shone through countless volunteer hours. Thanks to this collective effort, local families have partnered with us to build affordable homes, complete critical repairs, and improve accessibility with ramp installations. The dedication of our volunteers has made a lasting impact on friends, families, and neighbors throughout Marquette County.
We extend our deepest gratitude to our past, present, and future volunteers—thank you!
We welcome people from all walks of life to join us in the effort to eliminate poverty housing in Marquette County.
Signing Up To Volunteer Is Easy!
To join our volunteer team, visit Yoopers United to explore current opportunities. You can also request more information by emailing us at volunteers@mqthabitat.org or giving us a call at (906) 228-3578 if you need assistance or don’t have internet access.
Once you sign up, you’ll need to complete either the Adult Application or Youth Application, or submit an e-application/waiver through the Volunteer Application link.
Construction volunteers are required to complete a free online safety course through our insurance provider before volunteering. Visit hfhaffiliateinsurance.com to complete the training.
There's so many ways you can help out, as provided in the many categories below:
Construction
Our crews handle a variety of construction tasks, including framing walls, decking, siding, drywall, painting, flooring, roofing, installing windows and doors, and landscaping. Construction takes place Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with Saturday work available by pre-arrangement only.
For safety reasons, no one under 16 is permitted on an active job site.
ReStore
Join our team and help transform donations into something beautiful and useful! Tasks include preparing donated items for sale, organizing displays, maintaining the store, picking up and delivering donations, and engaging in other fun retail activities.
Lunch Provider
For those who prefer not to work on a construction site, a vital way to contribute is by providing and/or delivering lunches for our hardworking crews. These meals help sustain, nourish, and lift the spirits of our volunteers. Depending on the day, job sites can have anywhere from 2 to 25 volunteers in need of a meal.
Office
If you enjoy working in an office atmosphere, you can assist with entering data, answering phones, maintaining the office, and other fun activities alongside a cohesive, mission-driven team at the administrative offices.
Committees
Joining the Family Selection Committee to help with the selection of future partner families, the Construction & Repairs Committee to guide and support our construction efforts or the Event Planning Committee to advise on organizational fundraising efforts is critical to our organization's goals and mission.
Board of Directors
As a board member, you can help by guiding, supporting and engaging with Habitat at a more advanced, administrative level. Monthly meetings and additional sub-committee participation is required.
Volunteer FAQs
Our most common volunteer opportunity is to help on a build site, home repair or ramp installation. Construction volunteers help with various tasks, including framing, roofing, drywall, painting, or siding. Individuals or businesses can also sign up to provide lunches to the construction crews.
We have the following Age Restrictions for any volunteer under the age of 18:
Ages 14 and 15
- Must be supervised on a 1:1 ratio
- Must submit a release and waiver of liability for a minor signed by a parent/legal guardian prior to performing any volunteer activity
- Must not be on-site during construction
- Can paint, landscape, perform other light duties and help with site support
- Must not work on/with excavation, demolition, power tools or at heights above 6 feet
Ages 16 and 17
- Must be supervised on a 3 youths: 1 adult ratio
- Must submit a release and waiver of liability for a minor signed by a parent/legal guardian prior to performing any volunteer activity
- Can assist with general construction/carpentry
- Must not work on/with excavation, demolition, or power tools
- Must not work at heights above 6 feet or on the roof
Yes, you need to sign up in advance to volunteer. You can sign up through Yoopers United. Or call our Volunteer Coordinator and we can get you started!
If you have them, bring safety glasses, tool belt, a hammer, tape measure and gloves. If you do not have these items, they will be provided for you.
No previous construction experience is required. Volunteers are divided up into teams with a Crew Leader. The Crew Leader will mentor you and teach you everything you need to know.
Wear appropriate clothing for the weather and the task for your volunteer day. For your safety, no open-toed shoes are allowed. Sunscreen is also recommended if you are working outside. Individuals volunteering on the build site or at the ReStore should expect to be working outside and should expect to get dirty. Volunteers not dressed properly may be asked to leave.
We are always looking for Crew Leaders to help lead groups of volunteers. If you are interested in being a Crew Leader, please let our Volunteer Coordinator know!
For more information call our Volunteer Coordinator at (906)228-3578 or email info@mqthabitat.org