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With Habitat for Humanity of Eastern Connecticut, you have the opportunity to volunteer in many local communities.
In eastern Connecticut, you can help Habitat build affordable homes in Windham and New London Counties, as well as volunteering at our two ReStore locations in Plainfield and Waterford.
Because of the help of people like you, whole neighborhoods improve and completely transform. Through this transformation, families achieve the strength, stability and independence they need to build a better life and to secure safe, affordable housing.
Learn more about what it takes to become a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity of Eastern Connecticut below.
Sign Up to Volunteer
Because of the help of people like you, whole neighborhoods improve and completely transform. Through this transformation, families achieve the strength, stability, and independence they need to build a better life.
Register and sign up as a volunteer through Volunteer Up using the button below.
If you have any questions, please email us: engage@habitatect.org
RED Friday Veterans Builds
Join our monthly RED Friday Veterans Builds for a day of service and remembrance.
In partnership with Habitat for Humanity International, we invite all veterans, service members, first responders, their families, and caregivers to build with us on our monthly RED Fridays. Sign up as a team or register as an individual.
Community Service Hours
If you are completing community service hours, for school or court, that need to be tracked, please download this form and follow the instructions. Email with questions: engage@habitatect.org
Safety Training
Safety is our number one priority for all our volunteers. It is important to us that everyone is aware of our safety guidelines before arriving for your first day of volunteering. Visit our Volunteer Training page for more specific safety training information.
We Need You!
Volunteering is a rewarding experience and we have many different opportunities for you to get involved with us. Last fiscal year we have over 650 volunteers who provide 15,033 selfless hours of service. We provide tools and resources for any assignment you choose. Find out what area is the best fit for you, your team, your department, your committee, or your family to join us in fulfilling our mission.
Everyone Makes a Difference
Volunteers are the engine that drives the Habitat mission, and the magic that makes each day possible. Without the dedication of our volunteers, whether it’s for one day or three times a week every week, your time and talent matter to us. Thank you.
The numbers* say it all:
15,033 hours
656 volunteers
If you are looking to make a commitment to giving back to your community this year, contact us today. *FY2023
Share Your Experience
We are interested in your feedback! If you’ve volunteered with us, let us know what you think about your experience or how we are doing and offer specific, helpful suggestions. Your constructive feedback is valuable to us and our future volunteers.
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Women Build
Since 1991, Women Build volunteers from all walks of life have come together to build stronger, safer communities. Women are the population’s most likely demographic to be affected by poor living conditions. Our Women Build event is typically in March and provides an opportunity for women to take a proactive step in empowering themselves and their communities.
Women Build is usually scheduled for the spring, but if you have a group of women who want to build, we’ll make any day Women Build day! Email for details: engage@habitatect.org
Women Build April 2-4, 2024
Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build is an annual project that recruits and empowers women of all ages, backgrounds, and experiences to come together, build homes, and make a tangible impact on our local community.
This year’s Spring Fling (April 2-4) pays homage to International Women’s Day, a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of all women.
Thank you to our sponsor and builders at Centreville Bank. Thank you to Couture Financial, Inc. for sponsoring the build team at Safe Futures.
Imagine a gender-equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that’s diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Collectively we can celebrate women’s achievements, raise awareness against bias, and take action for equality. International Women’s Day has occurred for well over a century, with the first International Women’s Day gathering in 1911. International Women’s Day is not specific to any one country, group, or organization, and now you can become part of this international collective, simply by saying yes to helping build a Habitat home in your community. Bravo!
Your participation matters:
- It’s more than just building a home; it’s building a better future and a strong foundation for its future homeowner: a single mom with five young children.
- Women, especially those who serve as single heads of households, and women of color, disproportionately face obstacles that make accessing decent, affordable housing seem impossible.
- In eastern Connecticut, we know that stable housing is transformative for women and their families.
- When families have a safe, decent place to call home, they are more likely to be healthier, attain higher levels of education, and build sustainable wealth.
- Women Build sponsorships and fundraising go directly to building more houses in eastern Connecticut.
Women Build March 2023
Contact us today: 860-442-7890 ext 215 or engage@habitatect.org