How to Volunteer
On Saturday, August 29, Raise the Roof celebrated a build kickoff at 248 Barnes Avenue! We’re excited to be helping Salami build this home for his wife and two young sons.
Signing Up to Join Your Group’s Build Day?
Does your group have a date to build, and you’re looking to sign up? Here to register for your build day, where you’ll also be able to set up an account if you’re new to volunteering. Need help? Email us.
Looking for a Date for Your Group to Build?
Request a date for your group or organization’s build day here. No previous build experience is needed.
Hoping to Build as An Individual or with a Couple of Friends?
If you’re looking to build as an individual or with a friend or two, sign in to your account in the VolunteerUp registration system or use this link to create an account. Next, browse the Volunteer Up calendar for Barnes Avenue to find open volunteer spots and register. Need help? Email us. We’ll be excited to find your day to build.
When You Register to Build
In your profile in the VolunteerUp registration system, please choose “Raise the Roof” as one of your groups. We want to be able to share build opportunities, invitations to build kickoffs, home dedications, and other fun—and include you in our thank-you shout-outs!
HABITAT RESTORE IN WALLINGFORD
Have a heart for retail, Habitat, and helping? Have we got a deal for you! Volunteers at Habitat for Humanity of Greater New Haven’s ReStore have the opportunity to peruse treasures that include new and gently used furniture, appliances, kitchen cabinets, sinks, tools, lighting, and more, all while getting to meet other Restore volunteers, Habitat homeowners, and customers. Volunteers help with greeting and assisting customers and organizing and creating displays, and the ReStore proceeds support Habitat homebuilding— including the work of Raise the Roof.
The ReStore is open Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 10 AM – 4 PM, and Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Volunteers may assist for the full day or half the day. High school and college students working on community service hours are welcome. Shoppers are welcome, too! Register in VolunteerUp to help at the ReStore.
