volunteer
Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. When you give your time, you’re not just lending a hand — you’re part of a movement that makes homes possible across Edmonton and northern Alberta. Every shift, every task, every effort helps people put down roots, find stability, and build a future they can count on.
Servus Credit Union is proudly supporting our volunteer program as a presenting sponsor! Volunteering is vital to the success of our homeownership program, and we are grateful to Servus for stepping up to provide a means to engage our volunteers.
ReStore volunteers
Want to help our affordable homeownership program and divert items from the landfill? Volunteer with us at our social enterprise, ReStore! Volunteers help us with customer service, loading and unloading donations, cleaning, pricing items and merchandising donations. Skilled volunteers help with recycling, repairing and repurposing donations.
ReStore Volunteer Qualifications:
- Over the age of 16
- Able to work in a diverse environment
- Able to work with minimal supervision – self motivated
- Physically fit and able to stand and walk for extended periods of time
- Able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds
- Able to speak and understand English well (LINC 5 or intermediate English level)
community service
You can complete your court-ordered community service at ReStore! ReStore community service volunteers help us with customer service, as well as loading, unloading, cleaning, pricing and merchandising donations. Please note: Applying for our Community Service program does not mean you are approved. You will be contacted via email if you are approved to complete your court-ordered hours with us.
Community Service Volunteer Requirements:
- Over the age of 16
- Able to work in a diverse environment
- Able to work with minimal supervision – self motivated
- Physically fit and able to stand and walk for extended periods of time
- Able to lift a minimum of 15 pounds
- Able to understand and speak English well (LINC 5 or Intermediate English)
- Individuals with violence, theft or weapons charges of any kind or severity are not eligible for our community service program
construction assistants
Are you a skilled carpenter or tradesperson looking to make a meaningful impact? Join Habitat Edmonton’s specialized construction assistants volunteer team! You will work alongside Habitat staff and fellow professionals to complete renovations for our BuyBack Program. Once renovated to modern standards, these homes are sold to the next family in need of affordable homeownership. This role is ideal for experienced individuals comfortable with tools, physical work, and a collaborative environment. Tasks include flooring installation, cabinetry, drywall repair, painting, fixture replacement, landscaping, and more.
Shifts are flexible, and safety orientation is provided.
Construction Assistant Qualifications:
- Over the age of 18
- Available 2 days a week
- Relevant past construction experience & resume
- Able to work in a diverse, safety-conscious environment
- Able to work with minimal supervision – self motivated
- Proficient in the safe use of power tools
- Physically fit and able to stand and walk for extended periods of time
- Able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds independently
- Able to understand and speak English well (LINC 5 or Intermediate English)
tech testers
Support Habitat Edmonton’s ReStore by putting your skills and curiosity to work! As part of the Testing Team, you’ll help give donated items a second life — from TVs and stereos to appliances, tools, and small engines. Every item you test keeps waste out of the landfill and helps fund affordable homeownership in our community. Volunteers usually commit about 8 hours per week, making this a hands-on way to learn new skills, meet great people, and make a real impact.
Volunteer Requirements:
- Over the age of 18
- Able to clearly speak and understand English
- Knowledge of small engines, tools, appliances, light fixtures, and other electrical/electronic items and their repair
- Experience with hand and power tools
- Physically able to lift 15+ lbs
- Comfortable working in a team environment
- Friendly, respectful, and customer-service oriented
- Willing to help out in other roles as needed
office volunteers
Come help us out in our head office! Duties include reception, data entry, scanning as well as data management projects. We need volunteers from Monday through Friday 8:30AM to 4:30PM.
Office Volunteer Requirements:
- Over the age of 18
- Clean Police Information Check from EPS
- Relevant past office experience & resume
- Able to work in a diverse environment with minimal supervision
- Excellent attention to detail
- Efficient time management
- Excellent computer skills including the Office Suite
- Past database experience an asset
- Able to lift a minimum of 15 pounds
- Able to understand and speak English well (LINC 5 or Intermediate English)
events volunteers
You can give us a hand at various Habitat for Humanity Edmonton Events including Home Shows, Groundbreaking and Key ceremonies, as well as Fundraising and Donor Events.
Habitat Events Volunteer Qualifications:
- Over the age of 18
- Friendly and outgoing attitude
- Able to work in a diverse environment
- Able to work with minimal supervision – self-motivated
- Physically fit and able to stand and walk for extended periods of time
- Able to lift a minimum of 15 pounds
- Able to understand and speak English well (LINC 5 or Intermediate English)
work experience
Please check back later for work experience opportunities.
group volunteering
Now accepting group volunteer requests!
leadership volunteering
Habitat for Humanity Edmonton is always looking for qualified Board and Community Advisory Committee volunteers to help us administer our affordable homeownership program.
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