Building dreams takes lots of behind-the-scenes work from dedicated volunteers. We have a variety of ways that community members can get engaged with us, no tool belt needed.
 
Site Hosts Sarah and Tim greet volunteers at the worksite
 
Administrative Volunteers needed in Client Services -- Mondays!
Help us with basic office duties such as answering the phone, filing, data entry, mail-outs, etc. Please contact Volunteer Services at [ email ] for more information.
 
Additional Non-Construction volunteer opportunities.
 
Site Host
Volunteer assistance is needed to help us sign in, welcome and coordinate volunteers on the construction sites. This opportunity is available on Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Please contact Volunteer Services at 512-472-8788 x 106 or [ email ] for more information.
 
Lunch Donors
Individuals and/or groups are needed to either provide lunch for 35-40 people each Saturday or assist in soliciting businesses, restaurants, church groups and civic groups for lunch donations. Please contact Volunteer Services at 512-472-8788 x 106 or [ email ] for more information.

ReStore
The ReStore is an outlet that sells used and surplus building materials at a fraction of retail prices. This raises money for Austin Habitat and diverts materials away from landfills. Volunteers are needed to organize hardware, price donations, help customers find items, straighten displays, and more.  To volunteer at the ReStore, please complete the Austin Habitat for Humanity online volunteer registration & orientation. Once completed, please email us at [ email ].
 
Family Services Committees
Committee members must be 18 years of age or older.
The Family Selection Committee works with Austin Habitat applicants, serving as a resource to help them through the application process towards the goal of acceptance to the Homeownership Program.  Some of the committee's responsibilities include: conducting orientations for potential applicants, performing application intake and review, interviewing applicants, and determining applicants’ suitability for the Homeownership Program. The committee meets twice a month, and volunteers on average dedicate between 3-10 hours a month to this committee. If you would like more information about this group, please contact Jo Ropiak at [ email ] or 472-8788 ext. 115.
 
The Family Mentoring Committee  works with the families who have already been approved to participate in our program and are completing requirements for becoming Homeowners. As a Family Mentor, you’re expected to donate a minimum of 4-6 hrs a month. Four of those hours MUST be spent during our one-on-one meetings with our Partner Families; these meetings occur on the FIRST Saturday of EVERY month. Other mentoring opportunities include: follow-up Family Mentoring Program (FMP) meetings, data entry, family surveying, assisting with our Home Buyer Education Courses, or construction site visits. Please contact Delia Davila at [ email ] to sign up for the next available training course. Training course is required before meeting with the families.
 
Housing Counseling Volunteer Opportunities
Work side-by-side with the Housing Counseling Program Manager to expand the capacity of the Housing Counseling program to serve more clients and to improve the quality of the services provided. Opportunities include assisting with client scheduling, client management, data entry, and filing. For more information, contact Melissa Orren at [ email ] or 512.472.8788 X 150.
 
General Office Assistance
Help us with basic office duties such as answering the phone, filing, data entry, mail-outs, etc. Opportunities are available Monday through Friday, shift times vary. Please contact Volunteer Services at 512-472-8788 x 101 or [ email ] for more information.
 
Photography and Film
We are always looking for volunteers skilled in film and photography to help us capture moments and share our stories. If you are interested, please contact our Photography Volunteer Coordinator at [ email ].