Every volunteer helps build a better future.

Volunteers are the heart of the Habitat Store, playing a vital role in Habitat’s local homebuilding mission.

Volunteering at the Habitat Store is rewarding in so many ways — connect with people, meet new friends, and make a difference in our community. When you give your time to Habitat for Humanity, you give local families the opportunity to build a better foundation through affordable homeownership.

Why volunteer at the Habitat Store?

Shifts are flexible and scheduling is a breeze.

With our online scheduling portal, VolunteerHub , it’s easy to sign up for shifts that fit your schedule — whether it’s for an entire day, just a few hours, here and there, or a recurring time slot. We are looking for volunteers who can commit to 10 hours per month.

No matter your skillset, there's something for everyone.

From customer service to furniture assembly, the Habitat Store offers various volunteer options geared toward your interests and skills. Best of all, no experience is necessary.

Earn valuable community service hours or build your skills

Complete community service hours while contributing to local housing solutions. Learn more about a how a busy retail store operates or even how to repair and upcycle home goods.

Support Habitat's local affordable homeownership efforts.

By lending your time and talents to the Habitat Stores, you help South Puget Sound Habitat allocate more resources to support homebuilding and repair projects that benefit families in our community.

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You can volunteer by yourself, with friends or a group

Come by yourself and leave with new friends and a sense of accomplishment. The Habitat Stores are also a favorite for corporate team building, civic, military, social, and faith groups.

Volunteers for the Habitat Stores must be at least 14 years old. Volunteers ages 14-15 must be accompanied by an adult and have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. Volunteers ages 16 and 17 years old must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian but may volunteer on their own.

You don’t have to lift a hammer to help.

Put your talents to work at the Habitat store. Whether you enjoy interacting with the public or prefer working behind-the-scenes, we have a volunteer opportunity for you.

Ready to invest your time in our community?

Need more help?

Email us at [email protected] or call 360-956-3456 x 106.

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Don’t dump it, donate it!

Your donations build houses.

Habitat Stores are home improvement retail and donation centers with a simple premise: by selling new and gently used donated items, we can fund the construction and preservation of homes throughout Thurston County.

We accept new and lightly-loved appliances, building materials, furniture, and more!