Group Volunteers

"I have to say, never have I had a sunburn so memorable!  To put my hands to work on something other then a Keyboard and mouse was fantastic.  Kaplan’s sponsorship was a great idea and I hope the encourage employees to commit to the community more frequently. Also, I say, who needs a Gym membership?!?  Best 4 hours of work I have done since I was in High School.  Looking forward to future sites and volunteers.  Best wishes for future families, truly a human element program!!!"
- Cody Gammon, FA Manager - Military, www.kaplan.edu

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A wide variety of faith-based, civic, community and corporate groups choose to volunteer for Habitat for Humanity of South Palm Beach County.  One of the many reasons organizations choose to partner with Habitat is to participate in an activity that fosters a lasting impact on our community.  

Through volunteering, group members gain a sense of pride and accomplishment by working together to improve the quality of life of a deserving family in need.  Group sizes range from 5-20 people.  Often, larger groups choose to sponsor a corporate workday or sponsor a home.

Please understand that, in general, 20 volunteers is the maximum number of volunteers we can keep busy at one time on one worksite.  If your group is scheduled to bring 10 volunteers and 20 arrive; and we have another group of 15 scheduled; then it might be difficult to have work for everyone. 

Click on this link for more information on Home Sponsorship .

Click here to see what groups volunteered during the 2008-09 year!

Sign-up Process:
To schedule a group volunteer day, please read and fill-out the Group Application Form available on page 2 of the Volunteer Packet here: (GroupAppForm) and fax/mail it into the office to become a registered volunteer group for our affiliate.  Our Volunteer Coordinator will then contact you with your group’s JOIN CODE.  Each individual volunteer in your group must then click on the “VOLUNTEER NOW” link below to register themselves online, creating a user name and password.  They will be identified as a part of your group by entering that JOIN CODE when prompted, and then will be able to sign up for your reserved slots on your specific volunteer day. 

VOLUNTEER NOW

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator, Michelle Morales at 561-819-6070 ext. 205 or by email at mmorales@hfhboca.org 

There will be a sign-in sheet provided at the worksite.
In order for your time to be properly counted:
1) Print with the time you begin working, and the time you stop. 
2) If you are volunteering on behalf of a future Habitat homeowner , please note his or her name as well; otherwise they will not receive the proper credit. 
3) Please note the Group you are with in the space provided.

Please note:

        ·     Water will be provided, but feel free to bring your own as well.
·    For outdoor work, bring Hat, Gloves and Suntan Lotion.
·     Wear comfortable work clothes with protective footwear (NO SANDALS OR FLIP FLOPS)
·     Safety goggles are available at the work site.
·     Ask the supervisor for instructions before using a power tool for the first time.
·     If you have any of the following items, please feel free to bring them with you (with your name on each): 
  ~ Hammer 
  ~ Carpentry pencil 
  ~ Tape measure 
  ~ Tool belt with nail pouch or carpenters apron 
  ~ Utility knife