Volunteer With Us
Every builder matters
No matter how you get involved, you help build homes, communities, and hope right here in Jackson and Washington Counties. Volunteering, donating, advocating, and collaborating are all essential — and no matter which path you choose, you're a builder.
Build with us on the construction site
Roll up your sleeves and build alongside the families who will call these houses home. No experience needed — we'll show you everything. Whether you come as an individual, a faith congregation, a corporate team, or a community group, there's a place for you on our build sites.
Volunteer at our ReStore
Every shift at our Marianna or Chipley ReStore directly funds our building work. Sort donations, help shoppers find what they need, and keep quality, affordable home goods in our community — all while supporting Habitat's mission.
Make it happen behind the scenes
From committee work to community outreach, there are ways to build with us that don't require a hard hat. If you have skills in finance, marketing, advocacy, or community organizing, we want to hear from you.
Volunteer On a Homesite
Construction volunteers are involved with many aspects of building a Habitat home. At the build site, you might be engaged in tasks such as framing, roofing, hanging drywall, installing siding, doing finish work, or even landscaping.
We don’t ask our volunteers to bring anything except a great attitude and a willingness to be flexible. Chipola Area Habitat’s construction team will provide the training and tools needed to make a difference that you’ll see and feel at the end of the day.
Neighborhood, school and church groups of up to 12 volunteers are also welcome. No construction experience necessary! Register first and then sign up for a shift here.
Volunteer at a ReStore
Not all Habitat for Humanity volunteer opportunities involve swinging a hammer! Many of our volunteers spend their time helping at one of our Habitat ReStores. At our ReStores, we accept and sell to the public new and used building materials, tools, appliances, and home improvement supplies.
Proceeds from the ReStore help fund Chipola Area Habitat’s mission. This means volunteers are vital to ensure the ReStore remains a sustainable source of funding, allowing us to continue to serve more families in our community.
Available ReStore Positions: Appliance Testing, Cash Register, Receiving, Sales Floor
Community Service and Bright Futures Volunteer Hours: Volunteers seeking Bright Futures volunteer hours or Court Ordered Community Service hours are required to attend Volunteer Orientation before beginning their volunteer service. Hours will be reported and a letter can be provided upon request at the completion of the volunteer hours.
Waivers: All volunteers must complete an annual Volunteer Waiver of Liability. Minors ages 16-17 must bring a completed waiver signed by a parent/guardian prior to volunteering.
Other Opportunities
Administrative Office Volunteer Opportunities
Chipola Area Habitat for Humanity offices can always use assistance with tasks such as answering the phone, assembling packets, filing, research, and general computer tasks.
Committee Volunteer Opportunities
The volunteers who serve on our committees are integral to refining the process we follow, from ReStore operations to homeowner selection. They review the organization’s current policies and procedures, conducting systems analysis and suggesting improvements that increase capacity through improved efficiency.
Americorps Volunteering
Habitat for Humanity AmeriCorps members serve directly with Chipola Area Habitat for Humanity to increase capacity, working in partnership with families to help them apply for housing, helping the organization recruit and mobilize volunteers, and even helping build or renovate houses.
This hands-on experience provides an opportunity to develop new skills and gain confidence while serving a critical role. Best of all, you can get paid to serve!
Ready to volunteer with Chipola Area Habitat for Humanity?
We have weekly opportunities available in our ReStore, Administrative office, and on a house build. The steps to become a volunteer are:
Attend volunteer orientation (held monthly).
Complete volunteer waiver form.
Watch Habitat for Humanity Safeguarding video following orientation.
Complete volunteer code of conduct form.
Sign up for a shift.
You can reach out directly to our volunteer coordinator via email at volunteer@chipolahabitat.org.