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Habijax is a volunteer-driven organization

Just by volunteering, you can make a world of difference for a Jacksonville family.

HabiJax is a volunteer-driven organization – community volunteers like you play an essential role in our mission of eliminating substandard housing in our area. All our volunteer opportunities directly impact the lives of our homebuyers and contribute to creating more vibrant communities in Jacksonville.

Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. All volunteers must register online prior to volunteering.

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To Volunteer in Construction or at the ReStore:

All volunteers must register and schedule online prior to volunteering. Visit the Volunteer Calendar and click any “Sign Up” button to schedule your volunteer day. If you have not registered before, it will ask you to complete the volunteer registration. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old to work on a construction site, and 16 years old to work in the ReStore.

Groups:

  • Determine the size of your group; we welcome groups with up to 20 members!
  • Learn more about becoming a Team Partner. Further support the mission of HabiJax by sponsoring a Team Build Day! With a donation that covers the cost of the materials for a day on the construction site, you and your team can work together to build homes, communities, and hope.
  • Contact the Community Engagement Department to schedule your group at jjames@habijax.org or (904) 208-6676.
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Volunteers with Hours to Track

If you are interested in volunteering and need your hours tracked for another organization (school, workplace, association, etc.), you may register online without prior approval. Volunteers with hours to track should bring a timesheet to their volunteer shift to keep track of their hours. The institution requesting your hours should provide you with a timesheet. If not, we can provide you with a generic community service timesheet. Habitat for Humanity of Jacksonville is unable to verify community service hours for volunteers who do not sign-in and/or sign-out of their volunteer shift or those without a timesheet.

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Volunteering 101

First time volunteer? No sweat. We have everything you need to know listed below for on- and off-site volunteering. And if you have questions not covered here, just call or email us and we’ll be happy to answer them.

Construction Volunteers

Participate in home construction, assist on the build site and work alongside our homebuyers, staff and other community volunteers. Help HabiJax build and renovate high-quality, affordable housing to create safe and sustainable homes for our families!

Location: Varies by day

Days: Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays

Time: 8am – 3pm (breakdown of typical schedule below)

What to Wear

Closed-toe tennis shoes or boots are required. Clothes you don’t mind getting dirty are strongly encouraged. Light-colored, cotton clothing and a hat are recommended for the summer (shorts are okay). Layered clothing is recommended for the winter. Jewelry is not allowed because it can get damaged or lost very easily.

What to Bring

HabiJax will provide all tools needed for the day’s tasks. A reusable water bottle is suggested.

  • No drugs or alcohol at a work site.
  • Volunteers under 18 years of age MUST bring a waiver of liability that has been signed by their parent/guardian with them to the morning registration.
  • Volunteers are asked to not park in front of anyone’s driveway or mailbox.
  • There will be a one-hour lunch break from 11:30 a.m  to 12:30 p.m. Please bring a lunch with you or plan to go off-site during that time. Lunch is not provided by HabiJax.
  • Construction locations, workdays and assignments are subject to change due to the unpredictable nature of volunteer construction work. Your patience and cooperation is appreciated so that we can ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for all.
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Typical Day Breakdown

  • 7:45 - 8:00 am

    Volunteer Registration

  • 8:00 - 8:15 am

    Morning Circle + Lead Introductions

  • 11:30 - 12:30

    Lunch Break

  • 2:30 pm

    Begin Clean Up

  • 3:00 pm

    Volunteer Day Concludes

Non-Construction Volunteers + Workshop Leaders

Volunteers are needed to lead workshops for homebuyers in financial knowledge, neighborhood development and personal and family growth. Also needed are volunteers with extensive knowledge in plumbing, electrical, heating/venting, etc. that would be willing to conduct monthly workshops. We also often have special projects or virtual opportunities that require volunteer participation.

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ReStore Volunteers

HabiJax ReStores are home improvement retail outlets that sell new and gently used furniture, appliances and building materials to the public. Proceeds from the ReStores support our mission to provide affordable homeownership opportunities. Assist with store operations such as sorting inventory, accepting donations, helping customers and more!

Location(s): 5800 Beach Blvd (32207) or 6260 103rd St (32210)

Days: Monday – Saturday

Time: 9:30am – 1:30pm or 2:00pm – 6:00pm

What to Wear

Closed-toe tennis shoes or boots are required and clothes appropriate for light physical labor. Duties vary daily. Climate controlled.

What to Bring

A reusable water bottle is suggested.

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Court-ordered community service

Important: If you are interested in completing hours for court-ordered community service, please read the following information.

Criteria

HabiJax accepts some volunteers who have been adjudicated to complete community service by the court for the offenses listed below. Court-ordered volunteers must get approval prior to registering or we will not be able to provide you with documentation of hours completed.

Accepted Offenses: Contempt of Court – Child Support, Contempt of Court – Any, Driving with no License, Driving w/ no or expired registration/tags, Driving w/ suspended license, DUI, Public Disturbance, Reckless Driving, Feeling or Eluding Officer, Gathering w/o a Permit, Passing Worthless Checks, Resisting Arrest, Traffic Violation- Civil, Trespassing, Truancy, Perjury, Possession of Open Container.

If you are interested in volunteering with HabiJax to complete court-ordered Community Service hours, please contact the Community Engagement Manager and provide the following documents: 1) A copy of a valid form of ID, and 2) A copy of your court paperwork that includes your charges, the hours required and your case number.

Important note: Please allow up to three (3) business days to receive approval of your Court-Ordered Community Service. Habitat for Humanity of Jacksonville does not accept all court-ordered offenses and reserves the right to decline court-ordered community service volunteers.

Contact Us to email your paperwork and request approval.

Verification of Service Letters

If you require a letter to verify your service hours for school, work or another organization, you may go ahead and register online, no approval required. Volunteers who will require a letter of verification must keep track of their hours. If you have a timesheet from the institution requesting your hours, you may use that; if not, you can download and print the timesheet provided below.

To request a verification of service hours or a letter of completion, please email the following: 1) a copy of your timesheet, 2) your request and 3) the name and mailing address to whom the verification is to be provided.

Important note: Please allow at least one (1) week to provide a letter of verification or certification of completion.

Contact Us to email your request for a verification letter or letter of completion.

  • Contempt of Court – Child Support
  • Contempt of Court (Any)
  • Driving with no license
  • Driving with no or expired registration/tag
  • Driving with suspended license
  • DUI
  • Fleeing or Eluding Officer
  • Gathering without a Permit
  • Passing Worthless Checks
  • Perjury
  • Possession of Open Container
  • Public Disturbance
  • Reckless Driving
  • Resisting Arrest
  • Traffic violation – Civil
  • Trespassing
  • Truancy

Reminder

Court-ordered volunteers will not be able to register for volunteer hours with HabiJax without prior approval.