Lake-Geauga Habitat for Humanity works to eliminate barriers to a better, healthier, more financially stable life. With our help, Habitat homeowners achieve the strength, stability and independence they need to build a better future for themselves and their families.
Are you looking for an opportunity to donate your enthusiasm and help others in need? Volunteer opportunities at Lake-Geauga Habitat for Humanity range from assisting our construction crew with work on Habitat builds to Administrative assignments to fun special event committees to taking a leadership role on our board of trustees.* While some opportunities are great for gaining experience, others draw on the expertise of seasoned professionals or retirees who have specific skills to donate.
Call now to get started 440-226-3000 ext. 105
*For more information on Board of Trustees and standing committees please call our office.
Building Crew
This is our most sought after Volunteer opportunity. Volunteers get the chance to make a difference in the lives of families side by side with them building or renovating a home. There is no experience necessary. Our skilled Construction Manager and Volunteers train the crew on the job. Building days are Wednesdays and Saturdays**, 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
**Volunteer building opportunities are only available when a house is being built or renovated. In between projects, Volunteer applicants will be put on a waiting list and informed when a build/renovation is scheduled.
Affiliate Office
The Administrative offices at Lake-Geauga Habitat for Humanity is a great place to use your data entry, filing, customer service and volunteer coordinating skills. Whether you are looking for a place to learn these skills or already have them and want to share them, we are happy to welcome Volunteers to help out our administrative team.
ReStore
The Lake-Geauga Habitat for Humanity Restore takes in donations of gently used furniture, appliances, lighting fixtures, tools and more. These items are then sold to the public at 50%-75% off their retail value. The money generated is applied to building or renovating homes for partner families. The ReStore is a bustle of lively activity and is mainly run by Volunteers! Volunteer opportunities include driving the delivery truck, loading and unloading items, providing customer service representative, cashiering, processing donations, and administrative support.
Family Selection Committee
Join this committee which is integral to the mission of Habitat for Humanity. They both recruit and review families in need who wish to become homeowners. The Family Selection Committee holds several meetings annually to introduce our housing program to interested families and the public at large. They select families based on the families’ ability to meet the criteria set forth in the application.
Family Support Committee
All along the way, from the initial selection process to the time when the family is in their new home, our Family Support Committee is there to support the partner family. Members of the Committee meet with families regularly to answer questions, troubleshoot problems and serve as a kind, helping hand along the path to homeownership. Volunteers on this committee get the opportunity to experience their journey from living in substandard conditions to enjoying the security and responsibility of becoming a homeowner.
For additional information on Construction Volunteer opportunities please use our or call 440-226-3000 ext 105.
