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Volunteer

Habitat homes are built with the labor of the future homeowners and community volunteers - of all ages, talents, and skill levels. Most volunteers come to our work sites as members of a group (church, school, civic). But many individuals catch "Habititus" and become regulars on our Saturday or weekday crews. Habitat provides training and skilled supervisors (and always needs more!) so that our homes are well built and volunteers have a positive, safe experience. Let us know what your skills and/or interests are; we'll put you to work!

Longview HFH Volunteer Opportunities:

Construction opportunities are available Wednesdays and Saturdays. Complete the on-line registration or attend our in-person orientation (see website calendar) to register as a volunteer.

To volunteer in construction on an individual basis, click here.

To create a volunteer group to assist with construction, click here.

The Habitat ReSTORE has volunteer opportunities available including re-stocking sales merchandise, organizing departmental inventory, cleaning, assisting with pick ups of donated items, and assisting customers with locating merchandise.  Email Restore@longviewhabitat.org for more information, complete the on-line registration or attend our in-person orientation (see website calendar).

Non-Construction opportunities are available Monday through Friday in the Habitat office. It takes a lot more than hammering to provide families in need with decent and affordable homes. Habitat relies on volunteers to help with all those non-glamorous, but just as necessary and important, tasks needed to run any organization. Complete the on-line registration or attend our monthly in-person orientation (see website calendar) to register as a volunteer.

Construction Crews

Layout

  • 3 to 4 needed
  • work the Friday before Framing Day; usually 4 to 6 hours
  • read tape to 1/16 inch
  • able to operate circular saw and miter saw
  • able to do lots of bending

    Framing

  • 8 hr. day
  • know components of framing parts
  • Ts
  • corners (int. and ext.)
  • cripples for interior and exterior walls
  • know difference in marks (layout) on top and bottom plates
  • able to operate saws
  • ready to give directions to volunteers
  • willing to operate plate nailer

    Trusses - Decking

  • 8 hr. day
  • Good at toe-nailing trusses down
  • feel comfortable walking plate and standing trusses up
  • standing on trusses to start bottom run of decking along popped line
  • know about nailing decking along lines centered on trusses - spacing

    Sheathing - Windows

  • 6 to 8 hr. days
  • power tool operation
  • marking windows and doors - sheathing
  • caulking around window
  • nailing - spacing
  • screws

    Siding

  • 8 hr. day
  • getting started (nails to use on what)
  • starter strips (windows, doors - siding)
  • nailing proper way
  • matching ends while installing siding

    Shelving

  • base trim
  • Interior doors - casing
  • window stools

    Caulking - Spackling

  • paint prep

    Cabinets

  • install uppers and lowers (screws)
  • cut holes for pipes - electrical boxes

    Hardware

  • door knobs and stops
  • closet rods
  • bath accessories

    Landscaping

  • sod (level yard - move dirt)
  • plants
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