How Community Members Can Help Habitat for Humanity

Not just construction—it’s about community transformation.

While we build and repair homes with local families, we are creating community.  Our volunteers often cite working next to the homebuyers as one of their favorite parts of serving with our Habitat affiliate.  This creates an unmatched joy which becomes contagious and is commonly why so many of our volunteers come back to the build site and ReStore weekly or multiple times per week.  It is also why so many attend Habitat home dedications, which are the ceremonies where we give keys to the new homeowners, celebrate everyone’s hard work, and the families enter their new path of homeownership.

Volunteer Opportunities for Everyone

Habitat welcomes volunteers of all skill levels and abilities. Whether you’re physically able to help on construction sites or have other talents, there’s a place for you:

Construction Support: No experience? No problem!

• Shadow experienced volunteers
• Learn basic skills like caulking or nailing
• Help with site tasks like carrying materials or cleaning up
• Build community while building homes

ReStore Assistance:

• Help guide customers
• Price incoming donated items
• Support those with physical limitations

Committee Membership:

• Resource Development – fundraising, marketing
• Building – construction, planning
• Family Selection/Support – application processing, homeowner guidance
• Finance – financial oversight/insight
• Church Relations – communication, awareness
• Material and Financial Contributions

Donations Can Take Many Forms!

Monetary Gifts:

• Monthly contributions from $20
• Annual donations up to $25,000 or more
• One-time or recurring support
• Matching amounts

Material Donations:

• Dedicate excess construction materials from your current project
• Resold through ReStore to fund home builds
• Helpful for companies with surplus supplies

Professional Skill Contributions…

Professionals can make a meaningful impact by donating their expertise in various fields such as electrical work, roofing, real estate, engineering, concrete work, and insulation. Contributions in areas like drywall, plumbing, excavation, paving, landscaping, accounting, and finish carpentry are also invaluable. Additionally, advocating for affordable housing plays a crucial role in supporting Habitat for Humanity’s mission.

Changing the Policy…

Support policy changes by participating in legislative events, writing advocacy letters, providing testimony, and raising awareness about the housing needs of rural communities.

Your contribution, big or small, helps build stronger communities!

For more information or to get involved, contact Newberg Area Habitat for Humanity at (503) 537-9938 or via email.