Build Something That Lasts

No experience is necessary. Our skilled site supervisors guide volunteers of all skill levels through every task. Whether you've never held a hammer or you're a seasoned builder, there's a meaningful role for you on our build sites.

Yes. We ask all volunteers to sign up ahead of time for both our build sites and the ReStore. Pre-registering helps us plan for the right number of volunteers and lets our team prepare tasks and materials for the day. Create a profile and choose a shift through our online volunteer portal.

Yes. Every volunteer signs a liability waiver before working on a build site or in the ReStore — it's a quick step in the online sign-up process. Volunteers under 18 must have a parent or guardian sign their waiver.

Yes! We are happy to provide volunteer opportunities to those who are working court-ordered community service hours. In order for us to sign off on court-ordered hours, we MUST know prior to your shift that you are volunteering to work court-ordered community service hours. When signing up, please indicate if you are doing court-ordered community service when asked. Court-ordered community service volunteers will be asked to provide the contact information for the probation officer, parole officer, court, or program to which they must report their hours so that we may verify information with them.

Per Habitat for Humanity International Safeguarding Requirements, we are not able to accept individuals as volunteers whose charges include, but are not limited to, certain offenses including theft, assault, battery, sexual abuse or assault, or other offenses at our discretion.

There's no required commitment. You can volunteer once, occasionally, or regularly — it's entirely up to you. Sign up and create a profile using our online volunteer portal to see available opportunities - sign up for an opportunity to see available dates.

Home construction volunteer days run Wednesday-Friday and some Saturdays, 9am-3:30pm. ReStore volunteer shifts follow our store hours: Tuesday 11am-4pm, Wednesday 11am-6pm, Thursday and Friday 10am-4pm, and Saturday 9am-3pm. Available shifts are listed when you sign up in our online volunteer portal.

Life happens! If your plans change, just let us know as soon as possible so we can plan for the day. You can update or cancel your shift in our online volunteer portal, or email our volunteer manager at community.outreach@scvhabitat.org.

It depends on where we are in the construction schedule. Depending on the stage of the build, you might help with framing walls, installing insulation or siding, painting, trimming, or landscaping. The day before your build day, our volunteer manager will send out an email to let you know some of the potential projects you may work on. Our site supervisors assign tasks based on the day's plan and your comfort level, and they'll show you how to do anything you haven't done before.

Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty, closed-toe shoes, and layers so you can adjust to weather conditions. Bring any necessary medications (inhalers, Epipens, etc), snacks, and a lunch - St. Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity does not provide lunch for volunteers, unless told otherwise. We provide water, all tools, safety equipment, and on-site supervision.

Build site volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Volunteers ages 16–17 are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult and are not permitted to use power tools. All volunteers under 18 require a parent or guardian to sign their waiver, which is a step in the online sign-up process.

We build and repair homes throughout Pierce & St. Croix Counties, Wisconsin, including Hudson, Baldwin, River Falls, and surrounding communities. Specific site addresses are shared after you register as a volunteer.

The Repair Corps Field Crew supports our Critical Home Repair program, which helps low-income homeowners in Pierce and St. Croix Counties address urgent repairs affecting health, safety, and accessibility — so they can remain safely in their homes. Projects include things like installing grab bars, repairing damaged floors, sealing cracks in foundations and around windows and doors, and installing stair hand rails.

Yes — construction and/or repair experience is required for the Repair Corps Field Crew. If you're newer to volunteering, our regular build sites are a great place to start: no experience is needed there, and site supervisors guide every step. If you are interested in being a part of the Repair Corps, please reach out to our volunteer manager at community.outreach@scvhabitat.org, or complete the volunteer interest form above.

Absolutely! We welcome corporate teams, friend groups, faith communities, families, civic groups, and school organizations on our build sites. Group build days are a great team-building opportunity. Contact our volunteer manager to schedule a build day for groups of 5 or more at community.outreach@scvhabitat.org.

Due to the small size of our ReStore, we are unable to accommodate groups of volunteers for that opportunity.

ReStore volunteers help in a variety of ways, such as greeting and assisting customers, sorting and organizing incoming donations, stocking shelves and creating displays, and helping keep the store clean and shoppable. Our staff will match you to tasks based on the day's needs and your comfort level.

Volunteers can start in the ReStore at age 14 when accompanied by an adult. All volunteers under 18 require a parent or guardian to sign their waiver, which is a step in the online sign-up process.

The Habitat ReStore is located at 749 Ryan Drive, Hudson, WI 54016. Current hours and donation pickup information are listed on our ReStore page.

Yes! In addition to build sites and the ReStore, we welcome help with special events, committees, and board service. Choose the area that interests you in the 'Area of Interest' dropdown on our volunteer form, or contact our volunteer manager at community.outreach@scvhabitat.org.