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Volunteer Opportunities
Ready to make a tangible difference in our community? Explore our Volunteer Calendar to find the perfect opportunity to apply your unique skills alongside our professional team. From construction projects to ReStore support, we’ve created flexible scheduling options to accommodate your availability while maximizing your impact. Secure your spot today—transforming lives through affordable housing starts with your commitment.
Volunteer Testimonial
“The Women Build taught this retired teacher new skills while building hope. The joy on homeowners’ faces when receiving keys is something I’ll never forget. After 30 years in the classroom, I never expected to find myself wielding power tools and climbing ladders alongside other women from all walks of life. The Women Build didn’t just construct a house; it built confidence, community, and hope.”
Volunteer Information
Help build a world where everyone has a decent place to live. We’re excited that you’re interested in volunteering with Pikes Peak Habit for Humanity. Together, we build strength, stability, and self-reliance through permanent, affordable housing.
Our volunteers represent the community we serve with pride, mutual respect, and fun on our build and repair sites and at our ReStores. 90% of every Pikes Peak Habitat home is built by volunteers!
Volunteer Testimonial
“The Veterans Build let me honor those who served while building something lasting. Working alongside former service members was truly humbling and inspiring. The Veterans Build didn’t just create housing—it strengthened bonds between civilians and service members, allowing us to express our gratitude through action.”
Volunteer Programs
Construction
Joining Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity’s construction team offers a unique opportunity to directly impact your community while learning valuable skills under the guidance of experienced site supervisors.
All volunteers must be at least 16 years old to participate in construction activities, with no exceptions made for safety reasons.
The construction team welcomes both skilled builders and complete beginners to their Wednesday through Saturday build schedule, where teams work from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., creating affordable housing solutions for deserving families.
ReStore
Volunteering at Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore donation center provides a vibrant, community-centered experience where your efforts directly support affordable housing initiatives.
The ReStore welcomes volunteers Monday through Saturday during two convenient shifts—morning sessions from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and afternoon opportunities from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.—making it easy to find a time that fits your schedule.
Safety and professionalism are priorities at the ReStore, which is why all volunteers must wear closed-toe shoes and avoid tank tops while serving.
Community Service
Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity offers a meaningful pathway for individuals to fulfill their community service obligations while contributing to the vital mission of creating affordable housing solutions.
Community Service Requirements
Before beginning your service journey, you must first contact Recovery Monitoring Systems at (719) 355-7200 to complete their registration process, ensuring all your information is properly submitted to Habitat prior to scheduling any volunteer shifts. This preliminary step is essential as it allows Habitat to appropriately track your hours and provide verification of your service completion.
Recovery Monitoring Systems maintains specific eligibility standards to ensure a safe environment for all volunteers and homeowners, which includes not accepting individuals with felony convictions or those with histories of violence or theft-related charges, regardless of the circumstances.
Advocate with Us
Join Pikes Peak Habitat’s advocacy efforts to champion affordable housing policies through non-confrontational, nonpartisan reform. Your voice helps expand homeownership opportunities for hardworking families across El Paso County.
By advocating alongside us, you help create systemic change that transforms communities and builds generational wealth through sustainable homeownership. Together, we can address the record shortage of starter homes and make homeownership accessible to first-time buyers.
Volunteer Testimonial
“The Fund for Humanity Build taught me that sustainable change happens when communities pool their resources together. I’ll never forget the dedication ceremony where a single mother received her keys, tears streaming down her face as she realized her children would finally have a stable place to grow up. My sore muscles at day’s end are nothing compared to the lasting difference we’re making together.”
Background Checks
Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity conducts background and sex offender checks on key volunteers to safeguard vulnerable populations who interact with their organization and maintain a secure environment for all participants in their housing programs.
Background Check Requirements
An essential security measure, conducting background checks helps ensure that individuals who have consistent, direct contact with vulnerable community members or who dedicate significant time to the organization (over 8 hours monthly for 3+ months) meet appropriate safety standards.
Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity requires volunteer background/sex offender checks for all key volunteers. A key volunteer is defined as: (1) any volunteer who, through Habitat programming, has consistent and direct contact with vulnerable populations; or (2) repeat volunteers who consistently volunteer for more than 8 hours per month after three consistent months. This policy is effective for all new key volunteers as of July 1, 2023.
If you are a new volunteer who starts on or after July 1, 2023, you will be subject to this policy if you meet the requirements of a key volunteer.
If you qualify as a key volunteer and refuse the background/sex offender checks, you will not be able to continue to volunteer.
Safeguarding Policy
Habitat for Humanity is committed to supporting a respectful and ethical workplace, safeguarding the rights of those we serve, and properly stewarding our donors’ funds and resources. In service to that commitment, and in accordance with its foundational mission principles, Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity opposes all forms of discrimination, harassment, exploitation, and abuse.
This short video explains the meaning of “safeguarding” and what our commitment to safeguarding means for volunteers as Habitat representatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
Construction Site
Q: Who can I contact about volunteer programs?
A: For volunteering on the construction site, contact Sarah Buchen at 719-290-1969 or volunteer@pikespeakhabitat.org. For volunteering at the ReStore, contact Dusty Last at 719-213-5655 or restorevolunteer@pikespeakhabitat.org.
Q: What are the age restrictions to volunteer?
A: At the construction site, you must be 16 years or older to volunteer. Minors 16 and 17 years old will need to complete our youth waiver with parents in order to be allowed on the site on their own.
Anyone 12 years old and over is welcome to explore other options with our Habitat ReStore. Parents or guardians should be prepared to volunteer with their children for those opportunities up to age 16.
Q: How large can my volunteer group be?
A: We can accommodate up to 20 people for each construction site. The ReStore can accommodate for groups up to 50 on a regular day.
Q: What should I wear when volunteering with PPHFH?
A: Dress for the weather! Close-toed shoes are MANDATORY. Be prepared to work on projects that will be inside or outside. We recommend dressing in layers to prepare for the cold winds or calm, warm days. We also recommend lightweight pants and long-sleeved shirts to protect the skin from irritating weeds, insulation, or chemicals.
Q: When does PPHFH build?
A: All 12 months of the year.
Q: Do I need any previous building experience to volunteer on the construction site?
A: No. Many of our volunteers have never picked up a hammer before coming out to our construction site. All you need is a passion for making a difference and a willingness to get your hands dirty.
Q: Do I need to bring my own tools, etc.?
A: No, we provide all building and safety materials you will need to work on our construction site. Please just always wear closed-toes shoes on the construction site.
Q: How often do I need to complete a safety waiver?
A: Construction safety waivers are renewed every January.
Q: How will I know if my volunteer event gets canceled?
A: You will receive a cancellation email. Most often, the build cancellation policy follows the school district where the construction site is located.
Q: How do I register a group?
A: Reach out to volunteer program coordinator Sarah Buchen at 719-290-1969 or volunteer@pikespeakhabitat.org.
Q: What will I be doing on the construction site?
A: volunteers build 90% of our homes, so we do not have a set construction schedule, but most common projects are fencing, foundation, framing, landscaping, painting, roofing, and installing vinyl siding.
Q: Where can I park?
A: There is roadside parking available at our construction site.
Q: Will there be a bathroom on the construction site?
A: Yes, we have portable toilets.
Q: Is lunch provided on the construction site?
A: No, volunteers are welcome to bring lunch and eat on-site or go off-site for lunch. Lunch breaks are from 12-1 pm.
Business Office
Q: Can I volunteer at Pikes Peak Habitat’s business office?
A: You sure can! For more information, please email our business office at office@pikespeakhabitat.org.
ReStore
Q: How do I volunteer at the ReStore?
A: To volunteer as a group or individual, please call Dusty Last, ReStore Volunteer Coordinator, at 719-213-5655or email her at restorevolunteer@pikespeakhabitat.org. to schedule an orientation. ReStore volunteer orientations are Monday through Saturday, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. Please schedule orientations – no new orientation walk-ins. Shifts are 9 am – 1 pm or 1 – 5 pm, and the ReStore is open Monday through Saturday.