Volunteer | Habitat For Humanity of Franklin County

Volunteer and Make a Difference!

When you DO GOOD, you FEEL GOOD

Volunteering gives you the chance to help support families, bond with others, or even get in shape! Every Habitat homeowner, volunteer, and staff member shares one thing: a love for the work and our community.

Construction / Home Build / ReStore Opportunities

The ReStore is always in need of volunteer help – whether it is by preparing products for the floor, helping customers, running a cash register, or accepting donations or helping customers load purchases. Have energy and a willingness to serve? We have a place for you!

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Group Opportunities

Bring your company, team, organization or school to Habitat Franklin for a day of volunteering together and having fun — all while making an important contribution to Habitat’s mission of building homes in partnership with families in need.

To schedule a team volunteer day, please reach out to info@habitatfranklinpa.org or call 717-267-1899.

Volunteer on a Committee

Our volunteers do more than build houses! Committee members are essential to Habitat’s growth. We welcome your expertise, connections and passion on one of the committees that plans and maintains Habitat’s programs. Learn more about some of our committees below:

ReStore Advisory Committee:

The ReStore Committee (RC) collaborates to guide Habitat Franklin County’s ReStore Retail Outlet program. The committee involves Board members, staff and volunteers, focusing on maximizing profits to fund affordable housing, serving as a community resource, and targeting advertising and marketing efforts.

For more information, contact Justin Hoke, Operations Manager, at justin@habitatfranklinpa.org or 717-267-1899

Community Engagement Committee:

Recruit support from businesses, individuals, churches, and civic/social/veteran organizations through prayer, volunteer time, and donations. The committee will have 8-10 members led by a volunteer chairperson, meeting 6-8 times annually. Meetings will occur on weekdays at 7:30 am or noon.

For more information, contact Community Engagement Director Mark Story at mark@habitatfranklinpa.org or 717-267-1899 x 103.

Activities:

Foster community connections and promote Habitat’s mission
Brainstorm and evaluate innovative ideas
Participate in Habitat events and construction projects
Provide recommendations to the board of directors structure

Member Expectations:

Attend most meetings and complete assigned tasks (3-4 hours monthly)
Contribute personal funds
Utilize personal networks for support
Engage in careful solicitation and stewardship of resources

Site Acquisition, Building and Construction Team:

The Site Acquisition, Building, and Construction Committee (ABC Team) collaborates with Habitat Franklin’s Construction staff to guide the homeownership program.

This team engages board members and volunteers in project planning, construction specifications, and housing development approvals. Responsibilities include ensuring suitable neighborhood and site selection, maintaining high construction standards within budget, leveraging volunteer labor and materials, and meeting Habitat for Humanity standards.

For more information, contact info@habitatfranklinpa.org or 717-267-1899.

Safety Committee:

The Safety Committee works with the Executive Director, The ReStore Manager, and the Construction Manager to ensure that safety is a top priority of the entire organization in all aspects of operations. Primary responsibilities include ensuring adequate policies are in place and observed on a regular basis in all lines of service to prevent injury to clients, volunteers, staff and customers.

For more information contact info@habitatfranklinpa.org or 717-267-1899.

Homeowner Services Committee:

The Homeowner Services Committee identifies and selects partner families in accordance with HFHI Homeowner Selection guidelines outlined in the Affiliate Operations Manual (AOM).

Working closely with the Executive Director and the Board, the committee ensures timely selection of program participants. Responsibilities include soliciting and screening low-to-moderate income applicants, conducting interviews, and recommending qualified families for acceptance into Habitat’s Homeownership program.

For more details, contact info@habitatfranklinpa.org or 717-267-1899.

Frequently Asked Volunteer Questions

This section is designed to help give you a better sense of what it’s like to volunteer with Habitat of Franklin County.

What ages can volunteer?

Construction sites have a minimum age of 16.

Youth who are 16 or 17 years old are not permitted to use power tools or ladders. We ask that there be a responsible adult for each 16 or 17 year old volunteering. Beginning at age 14, youth may volunteer for certain activities at the ReStore, please contact the store for more information.

I can’t physically work construction. Is there anything else I can do?

Absolutely!

Our ReStore is the perfect place for people who are interested in volunteering but unable to work at construction for various reasons. Volunteers at the ReStore help to run the cash register, interact with and answer questions from customers, help to load or unload purchases or donations, and help to process (clean up and sometimes repair) donated items.

What should I wear?

Our Dress Code

Construction Sites: Wear work clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty and sturdy, closed-toe shoes. Bring your own work gloves and goggles if you don’t want to wear used gloves or used goggles.

ReStore: A vest or ReStore t-shirt will be provided for you to wear so that others know you’re there to help! Closed toe shoes are also recommended.

What should I bring?

Be sure to bring:

Your own water and lunch
A heart to serve others
A willingness to learn

I have other questions

Ask away!

Don’t hesitate to contact our team at 717-267-1899 or info@habitatfranklinpa.org if you’d like more information about anything you see (or don’t see) here.

It’s Easy to Volunteer!

If you’re ready to get started, just follow the steps below!

Step 1:

Apply Online

If you’re a new volunteer, please complete the volunteer application and let us know what you’re interested in! For all returning volunteers, please update your Volunteer Waiver for the year.

NEW VOLUNTEER APPLICATION FORM

RETURNING VOLUNTEER WAIVER

Step 2:

Complete Training

There are a few short online safety trainings that we require all volunteers to complete. Courses are provided by our affiliate’s insurance, Lockton Affinity and are included in a list of other available training courses. You are only required to complete the specific training courses shown below.

Enter the access code W8NAEBTG to log into the training site and select your course from the right hand column to begin. Once you’re done, send us your certificate by selecting “upload volunteer certificate” from our contact form, and we’ll get you started!

RESTORE SAFETY AND LOSS CONTROL FOR VOLUNTEERS
(ReStore Volunteers)

VOLUNTEERING ON A HABITAT FOR HUMANITY JOB SITE
(Construction Volunteers)

Step 3:

Get to WORK!

Put on the vest…Or nail pouch, or t-shirt, whatever. WELCOME ABOARD. Let’s get started!

We are pledged to the letter and spirit of U.S. policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the nation. We encourage and support an affirmative advertising and marketing program in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin.

PLEASE NOTE HOLIDAY HOURS

THE RESTORE AND OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED DECEMBER 24-25 AND JANUARY 1 FOR OUR STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS TO ENJOY CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS DAY WITH THEIR FAMILIES

We will reopen again for our regular business hours on Thursday, December 26, and Thursday, January 2.

Office Hours

CLOSED DECEMBER 25-26 FOR CHRISTMAS AND JANUARY 1 FOR NEW YEARS DAY

Monday: 9am – 2pm
Tuesday: 9am – 2pm
Wednesday: 9am – 2pm
Thursday: 9am – 2pm
(other hours by appointment only)

Store Hours

*Please note that the ReStore is open for donation drop offs up to a half hour before closing.

Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday: 10am – 6pm
Thursday: 10am – 6pm
Friday: 10am – 6pm
Saturday: 9am – 3pm
Sunday: CLOSED

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Get in Touch

Affiliate Office

1502 Lincoln Way East, Chambersburg, PA 17202
717-267-1899

ReStore

1662 Lincoln Way East, Chambersburg, PA 17202
717-491-1156

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