Greater New Haven Habitat for Humanity
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Volunteering as a Group Activity

(We will be scheduling groups again in January 2009.)

Every year more than 200 groups representing all segments of our community help to build Habitat homes. A group of people can accomplish a lot on a construction site in one day. Volunteering as a group is a great team building activity and a unique opportunity to make a positive and tangible contribution to the community.

Making Reservations

Habitat construction days are Tuesday through Saturday, from 9:00am to 4:00pm, year-round.  However, at this time, there are no Saturday volunteer slots available because our house sponsor groups are providing sufficient numbers of volunteers.

The maximum number for a group is 8-10 people. Smaller groups are also welcome. Group volunteers are expected to arrive together and remain the entire day. We do not schedule partial days or late arrivals. 

Volunteers must be 16 and above to work on a Habitat construction site.

To schedule a group work day, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at (203) 785-0794 at least a month in advance for a date during the week.

Please note: construction delays, weather-related issues and other unforeseen factors beyond our control occasionally require us to change a scheduled volunteering date. We ask that you explain this to your permission granting administrators and volunteers, so that they can be prepared. We only reschedule when we are absolutely compelled to do so, and we appreciate your understanding and flexibility if this occurs.

Making a Financial Donation

Like all Habitat affiliates, Habitat for Humanity of Greater New Haven raises 100% of the funds needed to build homes from the local community. We receive very little government funding and none whatsoever from Habitat International. Making a financial contribution in addition to providing volunteers enables us to continue our mission of eliminating poverty housing by building safe, decent and affordable houses for qualified low income families.

When you call to make a reservation, the Volunteer Coordinator will request that your group consider making a financial contribution in conjunction with volunteering. (This applies only if your group is not already a Habitat sponsor or donor.) Your contribution will be used to purchase tools, equipment and building materials that your group will use when they volunteer. Suggested levels of financial support are:

Corporate Groups–$750-$1,500 per group depending on group size and number of days requested
Small Businesses–$250-$500 per group depending on group size and number of days requested
School Groups and Congregations–$100-$500 per group (schools and congregations may consider doing a tool drive in lieu of a financial contribution.)

In appreciation and recognition of your organization’s generosity, Habitat will recognize your contribution in our annual report, in our newsletter and on our website.

In Good Company…

Habitat gratefully acknowledges the following organizations that have donated as well as volunteered. Their generosity is deeply appreciated.

Alcoa Howmet
American Bar Association
AT&T
Coldwell Banker
ESPN
Health Net (sponsor of 104 Rosette Street)
Knights of Columbus (sponsor of 100 Rosette Street)
Lafarge Manufacturing
Lane Construction
Living Word Academy
NewAlliance Foundation (sponsor of 106 Rosette Street)
Pfizer
Phi Delta Phi Honor Society (Quinnipiac University)
Quinnipiac University Law School (Phi Delta Phi)
Quota International
Subway
University of New Haven Criminal Justice Club
Wilbur Smith Associates
Yale-New Haven Hospital & its Medical Staff (sponsor of 15 Wilson Street)