Habitat projects for youth typically involving raising money to purchase basic home maintenance and garden tools for Habitat families. Habitat welcomes youth energy and talents on fun service projects!


Volunteer Opportunities for Youth, Pre-Teens and Teens

Learn, grow & make a difference! Youth learn fundraising, teamwork and leadership as they work on service projects together. Youth develop character through their experiences and grow into the next generation of leaders. Youth make a lasting impact on our community. Habitat welcomes the talents and enthusiasm of youth.

You have to be 16 to build on a Habitat site or volunteer in the ReStore, but building is not the only way to get involved. The following activities are fun and lend support for the Habitat homeownership mission:

Shanna Newell helps youth and youth leaders organize programs. To get going on any of these activities, contact her at 833-1999 x223 or youth@habitatwake.org. Consider resources from Habitat for Humanity International, too.

Habitat Trekkers (Ages 5-8)

There are tons of things youth 5-8 can do to help more people live in simple, decent homes. Explore the links (provided by Habitat for Humanity International) to find games, activities and events that help youth explore our community.

Habitat Street Team (Ages 9-13)

Youth 9-13 can join the Habitat Street Team and spread the word that substandard housing is not cool and that everyone deserves a simple, decent home. Explore the links (provided by Habitat for Humanity International) to find games, activities and events.

T-Squared

T-Squared stands for "Today and Tomorrow." Explore the links (provided by Habitat for Humanity International) to find activities youth 14-25 can do activities NOW to be leaders in Habitat’s work!

Waiver of Liability Form for Youth Volunteers

While Habitat Wake staff take every precaution to ensure a safe, enjoyable work experience for our volunteers, construction sites do present certain dangers. Habitat relies on mature, responsible volunteers, capable of working with minimum supervision. Accordingly, it is our policy to require the parents or guadians of volunteers under the age of 19 to sign a Consent Waiver of Liability Form.

Please bring the signed form to site on the scheduled workday. Please do not send this form to the office.
Consent Waiver of Liability Form (updated May 2007)

If you have any questions about the form, please contact Shanna:
Shanna Newell
Volunteer Services Manager
919.833.1999 x223
e-mail

Additional Resources

Marbles Kids Museum children's museum in downtown Raleigh (formerly PLAYSPACE) is dedicated to the education and development of children (birth to age 7).

Kids Connect is a local organization that helps families engage in community service together.