Build With Us
Anyone (age 16 or older) can help build a house.
Build together for a great team building experience.
Apply to complete your mandated hours on site.
Join Women Build or Interfaith Build.
Sign up for an alternative spring break build.
Build with Beaches Habitat! Whether you are an experienced carpenter or have never touched a hammer, we will find a place for you on our construction site! Though we are a Christian ministry, we welcome volunteers and supporters from all backgrounds to be a part of our organization.
If you are completing community service to fulfill a legal requirement (probation, pre-trial, etc.), need your hours verified or are younger than 18 years of age, please contact us before scheduling hours.
It is required that construction volunteers:
- Be at least 16 years of age;
- Register with the program - online or over the phone. Our sites have a maximum capacity for your safety, so we need to know that you're coming;
- Complete a Release and Waiver of Liability before volunteering and at least once every year after. (18 & older release form | Younger than 18 release form) Please have your parents or legal guardian complete the Release form if you're younger than 18;
- Dress appropriately for construction work - please wear sturdy shoes that cover your whole foot (preferably work boots, but sneakers are okay);
- Are ready to get dirty! This is a "real" construction site and you'll be doing hard work. Don't worry if you don't have experience - our staff will teach you what you need to know.
Is it recommended that construction volunteers:
- Complete the "Volunteering On A Habitat for Humanity Job Site" safety training available through our partner, Lockton Affinity. You will need the Employee Access Code "W8NAEBTG" to enter the site;
- View our Construction Volunteer Policies;
- Have a moderate level of physical fitness;
- Have the ability to perform moderately strenuous bending and reaching activities;
- Are able to safely balance on stairs and uneven surfaces;
- Can work in a dusty and active environment without climate control of any sort;
- Are able to meet other moderate physical demands associated with the day's activities.
- If you have any concerns about your ability to meet these recommendations or need special accommodations, please contact the Volunteer Services Department at least one business day before volunteering.
A Vounteer FAQ is available to help answer many common questions. The address of the meeting location and a link to our construction guidelines are available on the volunteer calendar and will also be emailed to you in your confirmation.
Contact our Community Outreach Director, Sarah Jared, with any questions or to register for volunteer opportunities by calling (904) 595-5793 or by sending an email to volunteer@beacheshabitat.org.
Volunteer on your own
Any volunteer, age 16 or older, can sign up to help with home construction. Opportunities are available 5 days each week. Volunteers will work with a staff member or Crew Leader who will teach them what they need to know to have a safe and productive day.
Visit our volunteer calendar to see locations, times and availability. Please be sure to register so we know you're coming!
Volunteer with a group
Due to project limitations, we cannot accept volunteer groups at this time. We will reopen our group application as soon as our schedule allows.
Court Ordered Volunteers
Beaches Habitat for Humanity allows some volunteers to complete mandated hours on our construction site. However, we do have limitations, based on the charge or reason for your required hours.
Follow the link below to view our full policy and to submit your information for consideration. Please be sure to submit your final judgement or other official document noting the charge before you start your hours. Our Community Outreach Director will review your request and let you know if you qualify.
Women Build
To encourage and empower more female construction volunteers, Beaches Habitat selects one home each year to be our Women Build. All are welcome, regardless of your skills or construction experience. Our knowledgeable staff and volunteer leaders will teach and guide you. It's a fun, friendly, mostly female environment. Whether you want to learn new skills or meet new people, Women Build is is a rewarding experience.
Interfaith Build
Habitat for Humanity desires to put God’s love into action by building with the diverse communities in which they build. To better reflect the diverse faith communities in our service area, Beaches Habitat for Humanity has begun working towards an annual Interfaith Build. We will continue to partner with the Christian churches that have been such an integral part of our organization, while also encouraging new partnerships with other faiths in our community.
Collegiate Challenge
Each spring, Beaches Habitat hosts groups of students from colleges and universities throughout the US and Canada. Each student makes a small donation and commits to volunteering for one week on our construction site. In return, Beaches Habitat provides no cost housing, several meals, daily refreshments, construction skills training, and a safe and fun alternative to traditional spring break trips.