Volunteers are the lifeblood of Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity. Our homes are constructed almost entirely by volunteers and we mobilize thousands of people each year. Volunteering with Milwaukee Habitat requires no prior construction experience. We will teach you everything you need to know on site!

Projects include: rough framing, siding, painting, insulation, drywall, electrical, warehouse, home repair, landscaping and working at the ReStore. Volunteering your time with Milwaukee Habitat is a fun and rewarding experience. Not only will you develop construciton skills, but you will also work side by side with partner families as they complete their sweat equity hours. 

Leaders Wanted
As our affiliate grows so does our need for volunteers who are interested in becoming house leaders and or crew leaders.  A house leader supervises and organizes all of the crew leaders and volunteers throughout the course of the build. A crew leader teaches groups of volunteer’s basic construction skills.  

Interested in getting involved in non-construction volunteer opportunities? Consider volunteering on a committee, helping with hospitality at Build Weeks or procuring donations of food for volunteers.

All new individuals interested in volunteering with Milwaukee Habitat are asked to participate in a New Volunteer Orientation. Click here for the orientation schedule. 

NEW- Habitat 101 training classes! 
Habitat 101 is a basic training class for new volunteers to become familiar with construction tools, terms, equipment and basic framing techniques. The goal is for new volunteers to walk away with a basic understanding of construction techniques. Click here for more information on our upcoming Habitat 101 class schedule. 

Individual Volunteer FAQs
For additional information for volunteer opportunities please contact our Volunteer Services Director at 414-562-6100 ext 14. 

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