Learn more about your build day

Please arrive on time to your scheduled shift to our volunteer welcome center, located at 207 Sheridan Ave, Albany, NY 12210.  On-street parking is available but we recommend carpooling or other modes of transportation, as it may be hard to find a spot. Once you arrive, you will sign in and meet our friendly on-site construction staff members, Dwain, Mike, and Erica.

 

How to prepare

SAFETY TRAINING. When you arrive on your scheduled volunteer day, you will watch this build site safety video.

Volunteers are also welcome to watch it prior to their scheduled day. 

STAY UP TO DATE. If your day is canceled due to weather, you will receive a text message and/or email at least 24 hours before your scheduled shift. 

What to Bring

  • A form of ID

  • Water bottle (We have water on site.)

  • Snacks

  • Lunch (unless otherwise noted by your Team Leader)

  • Optional: gloves, hard hat and safety glasses if you have them (if not, you can borrow ours.)

What to wear

  • Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty. Check the weather in the morning so you can be prepared! Layering clothing is recommended for cold weather. Please wear rain gear when working in the rain. 

  • Closed-toe shoes or boots. You will not be allowed to volunteer on site if you wear sandals, flip flops or slip-on shoes. All shoes must be tied properly.

Learn about Habitat

You will be helping build a home in Albany's Sheridan Hollow neighborhood. 

  • Click here to learn about Habitat's mission and vision for a community where everyone has a decent place to live

  • Read more about where we build here and view a map of all of the homes we've built to date.

Questions?

erica@habitatcd.org

(518) 462-2993 x117