"I thought it was a great experience. I loved being able to help that family.They were happy to have us there and I think we all felt a sense
of pride because of that. So thank you for the opportunity to help out and humble ourselves."  Shane L.

Construction Development

Once Habitat for Humanity has acquired property then the real work begins!
Lots are cleared and surveyed for placement of the home. Excavation and ground work begins to lay the foundation and prepare for the construction of the house. The Building Committee and Site Supervisor coordinate all of the construction needs such as permits, excavation, materials procurement, etc. Our building committee meets each week to discuss the progress of each project and make plans for the upcoming phases. The building committee consists of a Chairperson, our Site Supervisor, our Executive Director, a Family Mentor and our Volunteer Coordinator.

Habitat for Humanity homes are simple, decent, affordable homes built with purchased materials and volunteer labor to provide for the lowest possible cost with ease of construction. Homes are designed to accommodate the size of the family occupying them. Most of the homes built are three bedroom homes with 1,170 sq ft.

For more information please contact our
Volunteer Coordinator
(509) 860-3368 or habitatvolunteers@nwi.net

Volunteer Opportunities in Construction

Build Crew
We are looking for volunteers both skilled and unskilled but willing to learn to work under the direction of our Site Supervisor. Areas of opportunity include:
Dirt Work: Site preparation, foundation, landscaping
Exterior Work: Framing, roofing, siding, windows and doors
Interior Work: Flooring, painting, finish carpentry
Contractor Services: Plumbing, electrical, drywall, insulation
Crew Leaders: Assist construction manager in directing, training and supervising build site volunteers

Construction Support
In addition to physical construction, there are many other opportunities to help in the construction process.
Site Selection Committee: Help identify, process and obtain property for future Habitat homes. Committee works with real estate agents, city and county offices and development businesses. Members are involved in all stages from acquisition through development of property.
Building Committee: Develops plans, secures supplies and organizes construction of homes. Meets once per week to discuss current project progress and upcoming project needs.
Build Site Host: Greet and sign in volunteers, track volunteer hours/tasks, run errands as needed on build days.
Hospitality Crew: Provide sack lunches, snacks and/or beverages for large groups on build days. Write and send Thank You cards to volunteers. Help in securing housing for out of town build groups.