Chicago South Suburbs Build Site Volunteer

We Can Build It!

DuPage and Chicago South Suburbs Habitat for Humanity is part of a global, nonprofit housing organization that seeks to put God’s love into action by building homes, communities, and hope. Join Habitat on the construction site to work side-by-side with future homebuyers to build and rehab homes for their families. We are currently rehabbing homes in Park Forest. If you have court-related community service hours to fulfill, please reach out to the Volunteer Manager by calling 630-757-7523 or email amercer@gohabitat.org. We will not verify any hours completed until after you have been approved. 

Volunteer activities can include anything it takes to build a home from start to finish. Typical volunteer activities include framing, siding, painting, roofing, laying flooring, hanging doors or windows, trim work, finishing, landscaping, and cleaning. We mean it when we say – every single task is critical for the success of our mission.

Habitat provides all the tools, building materials, and training for your volunteer day; no construction experience is needed. 

In recognition of federal labor laws regarding children and the potential risk to children’s safety on a construction site, no one under the age of 16 is allowed on a construction site while construction is going on. Further, no one under the age of 18 should be allowed to do any ultra-hazardous activities, which include the use of power tools or motor vehicles, demolition, roofing or working from a height of six feet or more, or excavation operations. 

The minimum age to volunteer is 16 years old. Volunteers who are 16 or 17 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian who will also be volunteering that day. All minors signing up will be prompted to provide their legal guardian's name and email address for a waiver to be sent for them to electronically sign. Once signed, the minor can finish registering for their volunteer shift. 

Site Supervisor: Keith Halper

Site Address: 223 Arrowhead St, Park Forest, IL 60466

Build Day Schedule

• 7:45-8:00 AM: Arrival
• 8:05 AM: Site orientation and mandatory safety talk
• 12:00 PM: Break for lunch (Please bring your own)
• 2:30-3:00 PM: Start site cleanup and closing remarks
• 3:00 PM: Thank you and satisfaction survey

What to Wear/Bring

• Sturdy, closed-toed shoes
• Layers of clothes you can get dirty/paint on (jeans or shorts, t-shirt, jacket)
• Tools (this is optional; please make sure to label them prior to site arrival if you do bring them)

DONATE

Every dollar donated is stretched to help provide affordable housing to families in need across the Chicago South Suburbs. Donate today!

GET INVOLVED

Interested in supporting our ReStore, lending your professional skillset, hosting a fundraiser or advocating for affordable housing? Get involved in our mission and we can find a partnership opportunity that works with your time and talents. Visit our website here to learn more about our mission!