Volunteer

Thank you for your interest in becoming a volunteer with HFH Halton, your experience is guaranteed to last a life time! Volunteering with us is a great way to give back to the community while meeting new people, learning new skills and most importantly having fun!

In order to fulfill our mission we depend on volunteers to donate their time and skills. This support helps to build a better tomorrow for deserving families while breaking the cycle of poverty for generations to come.

The following are just some of the areas in which you can help:

Working in our office
Working in our ReStore
Staffing an information booth at a community fair or festival
Helping at fundraising events
Working on a committee
Providing food and beverage to build volunteers
Working on our Build Sites

Please note all volunteers must be 16 years of age or older to volunteer. For more information on how to become a volunteer please contact Mirela Vukosa Giannidis, Coordinator of Volunteer Services, at 905-637-4446 x 223 or send an email.

We look forward to you joining our dynamic volunteer team!

Volunteer Application Process

Step 1: Check our Immediate needs / Positions Available
Interested individuals are asked to visit our immediate needs/positions available page to view current volunteer opportunities. If any of these positions are of interest please contact the Coordinator, Volunteer Services to set up a time to meet. At this time the volunteer application form will be emailed to you to complete or you can download it here. You will be required to bring the completed form to the interview.
Step 2 – Volunteer Interview
All individuals (excluding build volunteers, also know as crew members - see step 4) interested in a current volunteer position are required to participate in an interview. The interview will highlight the position description and detail the time commitment requirements. This process will enable us to determine if this is the most appropriate opportunity for you. The interviewer will take into consideration the individual's skills, interest and time availability. We believe at HFH Halton all volunteer opportunities must be mutually beneficial for all involved.
Step 3 – Volunteer Orientation and Safety Training Session
After successfully completing the interview process and any additional screening measures (position specific) all volunteers are required to attend the Volunteer Orientation and Safety Training Session. All sessions are held at 1800 Appleby Line Unit 10 Burlington, Ontario. The first hour of the session will highlight our vision, mission and values; how we choose our partner families, the habitat home, volunteer guidelines, volunteer code of conduct, staff directory and facility tour. The second hour of the session is our mandatory health and safety training; also referred to as SHE training (Safety, Health and Environment). Safety is first and foremost! We believe it is our priority and duty to provide a safe environment to our volunteers and the training needed to complete their work/assignments in the safest way possible.
Step 4 – To Volunteer on a Build/ReNewIt Projects ONLY
After completing the volunteer application form, submit the volunteer application form to the Coordinator of Volunteer Services by email or fax to 905-637-1540. You will then be contacted with arrangements to attend an upcoming orientation and training session. Once all paperwork and training required has been completed you will be introduced to the new self-scheduling system – Volunteer Hub.
Step 5 – Placement
After attending the volunteer orientation and safety training session placement will occur and additional training will be provided; on the job and job specific.

Please note ReStore and build volunteers must provide their own CSA approved footwear. This is a mandatory piece of personal protective equipment that must be worn on all build sites and in the ReStore at all times.

Attention: High School Students

Complete your 40 Hours of Community Involvement with Habitat for Humanity Halton!

Volunteering with HFH Halton in our ReStore, located at 1800 Appleby Line in Burlington, is a great way to help your community and complete your required 40 hours of community involvement.

Please note all volunteers must be 16 years of age or older and all students wishing to complete their 40 hours of community involvement must complete all 40 hours with us before a documentation letter can be issued. Volunteer...

In the ReStore
With a Build Project

Join our team of dynamic volunteers today by calling, Mirela Vukosa Giannidis, Coordinator of Volunteer Services at 905-637-4446 x 223 or send an email.