Volunteers are essential to our ReStore Warehouse as we receive donations of building materials and other home items, such as light fixtures, carpet, doors, sinks, toilets, etc. frequently.  The Decatur Area Habitat for Humanity ReStore welcomes volunteers (individuals and groups) who are able to help in a variety of roles and for any length of time. We are looking for volunteers who can lend a hand to assist customers, receive and organize merchandise and stock shelves

Experience and Skills-

• No previous retail or construction experience needed. Basic skills are helpful.
  
• Ability to lift moderate to heavy items for merchandising work.
  
• Sign-In and Work Attire.
  
• All volunteers must report to the ReStore Manager.
  
• Volunteers should wear sturdy, closed‐toed shoes and neat work clothes.
  
• For more information, call (217) 330.5870.
  
  

• Construction Schedule:  Every Thursday and Saturday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

• ​​No previous  construction experience needed.
  

• Habitat welcomes all volunteers regardless of physical ability or expertise.
  
• Basic skills are helpful.
  
• Ability to lift moderate to heavy items.
  
• Flexible schedules for all volunteers; you may work a regular schedule or on an occasional basis.
  
• Sign-In and Work Attire.
• All volunteers must report to the Construction  Supervisor.
• Volunteers should wear sturdy, closed‐toed shoes and neat work clothes.
  
• Site Hosts are the friendly volunteers that greet and register construction volunteers and take care of various needs at the build site.
  
• Food providers are the volunteers that keep everyone going by providing simple, healthy, and delicious meals on work days.
  
• For more information, call  (217) 425.6446
  

• Church Relations Committee
  

Plans and implements programs within area churches to enhance DAH4H's Mission

• Construction Committee
  

Strives to build or recondition existing homes to provide quality homes for ownership by deserving families

• Family Selection Committee
  

Responsible for the selection of  Families who may purchase houses from DAH4H

• Family Support Committee
  

Responsible for providing a support system, educational opportunities and guidance of home ownership and maintenance

• Fundraising Committee​ 
  

Coordinates funds needed to conduct business through fund-raising campaigns, grant writing and cultivation of  donors.

• Publicity Committee
  

Responsible for public awareness of DAH4H's Mission

• Site Selection Committee
  

 Evaluates lots and houses that have been offered to DAH4H for possible construction sites or rehabilitation of existing  houses.

• For more information, call (217) 330.5869
  

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​​YOU can take part! Volunteers who contribute their time to give Habitat's vision a tangible form join with the future homeowner families to provide virtually all of the house-building labor or, put your people skills to work by helping at the ReStore.  We also would love your help serving on one of our seven committees.  Become part of the Habitat Family.  Call the office for a Volunteer Information form or click the button on the upper right side of this page today.  (217) 425.6446