VOLUNTEER

Make an Impact Today!

Let’s work together to build sturdy homes, stronger communities, and a brighter future for our neighbors. To get started, please review our opportunities and reach out to schedule your volunteer day.

How You Can Help Habitat

ReStore
Volunteer

Join our ReStore team to assist with donations that help fund the mission of Comal County Habitat for Humanity.

Construction
Volunteer

Join our construction team to assist with the building of Habitat homes in Comal County.

Admin
Volunteer

Join one of our departments to assist with tasks in office. You can help departments sort files, prepare for events, or site host a volunteer day.

Group
Volunteers

Bring your whole crew to our Construction or ReStore teams for a volunteer day. Great for team building while giving back to your community!

College
Internships

Join our Habitat team as an intern! Gain valuable experience and earn college credit by assisting a department in your field of study.

Committee
Volunteer

Join a Committee! Lend a helping hand to one of our teams with Habitat Events, Home Program or Land Development.

Youth
Volunteers

Under 18 and want to join?

View the guidelines and limitations of young volunteers while participating with Comal Habitat.

Volunteer
Waiver

First time volunteering? (Or last time was more than a year ago?)

Complete a Volunteer Waiver form.

What We Do Best

Volunteer Safety

Safety is Our Top Priority

A completed volunteer waiver is required for all Comal County Habitat for Humanity volunteer opportunities.

Youth Volunteers

General Guidelines:

While we encourage everyone to participate in the work of Habitat for Humanity, it is also important that the activities be age-appropriate. Habitat for Humanity remains steadfast in the safety and well-being of all youth that participate. 

Ages 14–15:

Must have an adult guardian or parent with them each time they volunteer. The guardian must be 21 years of age or older. We allow one adult guardian per four youth volunteers on any of our sites.

Ages 16–17:

May be pre-approved to volunteer without a guardian, after their initial first day of volunteering with a parent/guardian. Pre-approval must be arranged by contacting the Volunteer Coordinator at [email protected] prior to their first day volunteering unaccompanied.

Ages 18+:

May engage in all tasks available in New Construction, Home Repair, and ReStore opportunities. Home Repair and Blitz Build volunteers must be at least 18 years of age to participate. 

Volunteers under the age of 18 may not:

  • Use power tools or be on-site where power tools are being used for the activity
  • Perform demolition
  • Work on a roof
  • Work from a height of 4 feet or higher (including a ladder)
  • Be around heavy machinery while it’s in-use
  • Work with chemicals or heavy cleaning solutions
  • Enter the “Receiving Zone” of the ReStore without supervision
  • Be on any vehicle with wheels

A youth volunteer cannot volunteer more than 4.5 hours per day.

Dress Code

Please dress appropriately for the task:

 

  • Be prepared for seasonal temperatures
  • Wear work clothes
  • Attire should be comfortable and flexible to move in
  • Closed-toe shoes are required
  • Remove dangling jewelry and secure long hair
  • Keep shorts to an acceptable length (just above the knee)
  • No leggings or ripped jeans
  • Long pants are recommended
  • Do not wear clothing with logos, ads, or suggestive sayings
  • Cover any tattoos which promote alcohol, tobacco, drugs, or violence