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Court-Mandated Community Service Hours

Individuals with Court-Mandated volunteer hours (i.e. Community Service volunteer hours) must apply through our Court-Mandated Community Service application linked below.

Community Service Volunteers must be:
-Over the age of 16
-Able to work in a diverse environment
-Able to work with minimal supervision – self motivated
-Physically fit and able to stand and walk for extended periods of time
-Able to lift a minimum of 15 pounds
-Able to understand and speak English well
-Individuals with convictions or charges related to sexual offences, violence, theft, fraud, forgery or weapons are not eligible for our community service program

Click Here to Complete Our Court-Mandated Community Service Application

Community Partnerships (Work Experience & Supported Placements)

Community Partnerships with Habitat Edmonton create meaningful opportunities for your clients to gain experience, build skills, and contribute to their community while supporting our work. Through placements in areas such as the ReStore, administration, events, and special projects, participants can develop confidence, workplace skills, and community connections in a welcoming and supportive environment.

To help ensure a positive and successful partnership experience, community partners are asked to provide information about participant goals, abilities, support needs, and placement requirements, and to maintain open communication throughout the placement.

Interested in partnering with Habitat Edmonton? Complete our Community Partnerships Application to help us learn more about your organization and explore potential placement opportunities:

Click Here to Complete Our Community Partnerships Application Or Connect with Our Team

ReStore Volunteer (Tech Testers; Donations Sorters; Customer Service)

Why Volunteer at the ReStore?

Volunteering at the ReStore is a rewarding way to make a tangible impact in your community, no hammer needed! Whether you're helping customers, processing donations, testing products, or supporting store operations, your time helps generate revenue that supports local families on their journey to homeownership. It's a fun, social environment where volunteers can learn new skills, meet new people, and see the direct results of their efforts every day. Every shift helps turn donated goods into opportunities for families in our community. Participants must be at least 16 years of age to volunteer.

ReStore Floor Associate Volunteer: Help create a welcoming shopping experience by assisting customers and donors, maintaining the sales floor, and sharing the impact of Habitat Edmonton's work.

ReStore Greeter Volunteer: Help create a welcoming shopping experience by welcoming customers and donors at the door, maintaining the entrance area, assisting cashiers, and sharing the impact of Habitat Edmonton's work.

ReStore Donations Sorting Volunteer: Support the flow of donations by sorting, preparing, organizing, and stocking items to help keep quality merchandise moving from donation to sale.

ReStore Handyman Volunteer: Give donated electronics, appliances, tools, small engines, electrical, bicycles and furniture a second life by testing, repairing, refurbishing, and preparing items for safe resale in the ReStore.

Click Here to Complete our ReStore Volunteer Application

Administrative & Events Volunteer

Help support Habitat Edmonton behind the scenes and in the community as an Administrative & Events Volunteer. From office administration to event support, you'll help create positive experiences for volunteers, donors, homeowners, and community members while contributing to building homes, communities and hope. Administrative & Events Volunteers support office operations and community engagement activities that help expand homeownership opportunities. Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age and provide a Police Information Check.
 
Responsibilities:
• Assist with general office and administrative tasks 
• Support data entry, filing, and document organization 
• Prepare materials for meetings and events 
• Assist with event setup, registration, activities, and teardown 
• Welcome and assist event attendees 
• Represent Habitat Edmonton at community events

Click Here to Complete our Administrative & Events Volunteer Application

KeyStone Crew Application

Help make a difference using your skills as a Keystone Crew Volunteer! This skilled volunteer role provides hands-on support that helps maintain Habitat properties, improve ReStore operations, and renew buyback homes for future homeowners. Your time and expertise help keep homes and donated products ready to create new homeownership opportunities for families in our community. Keystone Crew Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age and require a Police Information Check.
 
Responsibilities:
• Assist with buyback home repairs and renovations 
• Support ReStore maintenance and improvement projects 
• Repair, refurbish, and improve donated items 
• Complete basic carpentry, painting, and repair tasks 
• Assist with special projects at Habitat properties and facilities 
• Support construction and operational teams as needed 
• Help maintain safe, functional, and welcoming spaces for homeowners, customers, volunteers, and staff
 
Click Here to Complete Our Keystone Crew Application

Team & Group Volunteering Application

Bring your team together while making a meaningful impact in our community! Group & Team Volunteering offers businesses, schools, community groups, clubs, and families the opportunity to support Habitat Edmonton through hands-on volunteer experiences that build connections, strengthen teamwork, and help build homes, communities and hope.
 
Group & Team Volunteering is available for groups of fewer than 10 volunteers. Opportunities may be available at our ReStores, events, or other Habitat Edmonton locations based on organizational needs and capacity. Participants must be at least 16 years of age to volunteer.
 
Responsibilities May Include:
• Assisting with ReStore operations and special projects 
• Supporting community events and outreach activities 
• Helping organize, prepare, and distribute materials 
• Completing cleaning, maintenance, and improvement projects 
• Assisting with seasonal and one-time volunteer initiatives 
• Supporting Habitat staff with operational projects as needed

 INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING AS A GROUP OR TEAM?

Click Here to Complete Our Group & Team Volunteering Interest Form