Volunteer Builder: Build Des Moines Homes

Help make dreams of home ownership a reality for hardworking, low-income families with Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity by helping with our new home construction builds. No experience is needed; our construction managers will teach you anything you need to know on site.

Volunteers assist with:

• Framing
• Siding
• Flooring
• Trimming
• Painting
• Installing doors and windows
• Landscaping and more!

Volunteer group sizes are limited to 10-12 volunteers per site and shifts are from 8:15 a.m.

- 4:00 p.m. with lunch on your own from 11:30 a.m.

- 12:30 p.m. All volunteers must wear designated PPE. Volunteers must be 16 yrs. old and up to participate. Youth under the age of 18 yrs. old must be accompanied by an adult (age 21 +) and must bring a waiver with parent or guardian signature. Check out all possible volunteer opportunities on our website.(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

16 and older

Inclement Weather Plan:
Rain, snow, or shine we still work to build homes, communities, and hope! If we are working outdoors and there is lightning, we take a 30 minute break and seek shelter. We rarely cancel or delay the start of the day, but if that happens, we will send an email as soon as possible to inform registered volunteers of any changes.

To check to see if there is a cancellation or delay, please call the Habitat Weather Hotline . If the weather prevents you from making your scheduled volunteer shift, please make sure to email us and let us know that you need to reschedule or cancel.