Fort Bend Habitat for Humanity is a volunteer-driven organization. We welcome people from all walks of life to join us as we build simple, decent, affordable houses in partnership with God and families in need. Though the vast majority have no construction experience or building skills, volunteers are involved in most phases of construction. By working side-by-side with the family who will live in the house, our volunteers experience for themselves the joy created when a family is able to realize their dream of home ownership.

Habitat volunteers contribute more than muscle. Creativity, strategy, and technical skills are among the many invaluable traits volunteers bring to the organization. With a minimal staff, Fort Bend Habitat for Humanity depends upon volunteer committees for support with projects like Family Selection, Family Support, Resource Development, Construction Skills Training, and Volunteer Services. We also offer opportunities in our ReStore, a primarily volunteer-run building materials recycling center.

We invite volunteers to help us build, assist in the office, work in the ReStore, serve on committees, and help with special projects that benefit the organization. Time commitments vary; some volunteers dedicate every day of the week to Fort Bend Habitat for Humanity and others spend just a few hours each month working on projects or in the ReStore. As a volunteer for Fort Bend Habitat for Humanity, you can choose to volunteer as little or as often as you would like. All of these positions are a tremendous help that directly or indirectly result in the construction of simple, decent homes.

Age Policy

•All construction volunteers must be age 16 or older to assist on a Fort Bend Habitat for Humanity construction site.
•One adult supervisor should accompany every five youth volunteers (ages 16-18).  Adults are responsible for assuring all applicable Fort Bend Habitat for Humanity construction site and age restriction policies are followed.

What to Wear
 *Closed-toe tennis shoes or boots are required.  Clothes you don't mind getting dirty are strongly encouraged.  Light colored, cotton clothing and a hat are recommended for the summer (shorts are okay).  Layered clothing is recommended for the winter.  Jewelry is not allowed, because it can get damaged or lost very easily.

What to Bring
*Plastic drinking cup or bottle is required (water is provided on site).  Suggested items to bring if you have them: work gloves, earplugs, basic tools (hammer, screwdriver, utility knife, tape measure, pliers, construction pencil, etc.).  If you do not have tools we will have them for you on site.  Please mark all of your items with your name; we do not want to get your tools confused with ours.  If you know what type of work you will be doing that day and you have task specific tools, please bring them. Do not bring: purses, pets or children.

Other Information

No smoking, drugs or alcohol at a work site.

•Volunteers under 18 years of age MUST bring a waiver of liability that has been signed by their parent/guardian, with them to the site.  
•Volunteers are asked to not park in front of anyone's driveway or mailbox.

•There will be a one half hour lunch break usually assigned for 12:00 p.m.

•Construction locations, workdays and assignments are subject to change due to the unpredictable nature of volunteer construction work.  Your patience and cooperation is appreciated so that we can ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for all.