Goals and Impact

Habitat for Humanity provides repair services, home maintenance, and aging in place support to qualified homeowners in the local community - working to preserve homes in addition to building them.

Location

Volunteer locations vary based on current and upcoming repair projects. Volunteers will either work on the outside or inside of a home to complete repairs.

What to Expect

Each project will be different depending on what the homeowner needs. There will always be an initial assessment which includes taking measurements and photos of what needs to be repaired. Some common repair projects are outlined below.

Maintenance

Including work such as painting, gutter cleaning, weather stripping, and board replacement on porches, steps, and ramps
Basic Landscaping

Including pruning, trimming, and weeding
Fire Prevention

Including yard cleanup, removal of brush and junk
Aging in Place

Including installing ramps, railings, and handles to increase at-home accessibility for elderly homeowners

Qualifications and Restrictions

18+ years old

You must be at least 18 years of age to volunteer with Home Repairs
Background check for in-home repairs

You must submit to a background check in order to complete any repairs inside the home
No prior experience required

However, we highly encourage people with relevant experience and/or skills to sign up by emailing us directly at volunteer@bluesprucehabitat.org

Ready to Sign Up?

Check out the repair volunteer schedule and sign up for a project. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us volunteer@bluesprucehabitat.org.

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