Volunteers are the heart of Habitat for Humanity's mission, playing a vital role in building and repairing homes, supporting events, and spreading awareness. Their time, skills, and dedication help create safe, affordable housing for families in need, directly impacting communities and changing lives. Volunteers embody the spirit of generosity, making Habitat’s vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live possible.
Please Note: We Do Not Accept Court-Ordered Community Service
At this time, Habitat for Humanity DeKalb is unable to accommodate court-ordered community service hours. Due to limited volunteer opportunities, we are prioritizing individual and group volunteers who are not fulfilling court mandates. We understand this may be disappointing, and we encourage you to check with other nearby Habitat ReStores or affiliates, which may have more opportunities available for court-ordered service.
Thank you for your understanding.
Individuals
You are vital in our work of building and repairing homes. Serve regularly or on-call depending on your skills and availability.
- Gray Ghosts
- Generally long-term skilled volunteers capable of managing tasks and leading small groups
- Regular
- Skilled or unskilled volunteers serving under the guidance of Gray Ghosts
What to expect:
- Complete the Liability Waiver
- (Confirmation email contains info for the trainings)
- Complete 4 safety trainings
- Receive welcome email and calendar link
- Start volunteering!
Groups
Support a project through a funded volunteer day designed for companies, churches, and civic groups.
Sponsor a Volunteer Day - $3,000:
- Home Builds
- Join a team to construct a safe, quality home for a local family.
- Home Repairs
- Help seniors and veterans stay in their homes safely by providing essential repairs and improvements.
Build a Playhouse for a Local Family
- Playhouse Builds
- Design and build a colorful 6x6 ft playhouse, giving children a space to play and imagine.
- The Playhouse Olympics
- Join a friendly competition of 5-7 teams building playhouses during our Blue Jeans, BBQ, and Blue Prints Festival on the 4th Saturdays of April
Volunteer Group Blogs
Raymond Carolina Handling Closes Out the Build for Shantescia’s Home
As the final volunteer group to serve on our Stone Mountain home…
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Safe Homes, Dignified Living: How Habitat for Humanity DeKalb Supports Seniors
For many seniors in DeKalb County, simple daily tasks like taking a…
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Framing Hope: Thank You, Shallowford Presbyterian Church!
What a difference a week makes! When we last visited this home,…
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Homefront Heroes: Habitat DeKalb’s Heartfelt Tribute
On November 11, 2024, Habitat for Humanity DeKalb hosted a special breakfast…
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Habitat DeKalb Hosted Veterans Day Build and Recognition Event with Wells Fargo and Decide DeKalb
On November 11, 2024, Habitat for Humanity DeKalb held a Veterans Day event to honor veterans and its commitment to helping them remain safe in their homes. Supported by volunteers from Wells Fargo and Decide DeKalb, the event was held at Douglas’ home, a veteran, who is receiving home repairs.
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New Birth Church Volunteers Bring Hope and Hard Work to Habitat DeKalb
On a cloudy, humid morning, the dedicated members of New Birth Church…
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Retirement, a safe home, and time to make a difference
It is inspiring to see a senior home repair project be a…
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Long-time partners help us build strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter
We are fortunate at Habitat for Humanity – DeKalb to have many…
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