Build with Habitat for Humanity! (Day of Action - Site C)

Calendar
September 15, 2026
Time
8:15am- 4:00pm

Description

Help make dreams of home ownership a reality for hardworking, low-income families with Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity by helping with our new home construction builds. No experience is needed; our construction managers will teach you anything you need to know on site. Volunteers assist with:

  • Framing
  • Siding
  • Flooring
  • Trimming
  • Painting
  • Installing doors and windows
  • Landscaping and more...

Volunteer group sizes are limited to 8 volunteers per site and shifts are from 8:15 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. with lunch on your own from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. All volunteers must wear designated PPE. Volunteers must be 16 and up to participate. Youth under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult (age 21 +) and must bring a waiver with parent or guardian signature

After registering through this website for the United Way Day of Action, all volunteers must additionally register through a separate link provided by GDM Habitat's volunteer team. Email questions to ecollet@gdmhabitat.org for more details. 

Details

Outdoors Drinks Provided

Additional Information

Register by Aug 11, 2026

Q: Minimum age to participate.
A: You must be age 16 or older to participate.

Q: Minors require an adult.
A: Yes

Q: Driving Directions
A: Specific site directions will be sent before the event.

Q: Plan for bad weather.
A: We work rain or shine. If the weather is severe, we would reroute to an indoor location.

Q: Details of Provided Drinks
A: Construction managers provide water on site.

Q: Can we direct media to your Day of Action activity?
A:  Yes

Q: Can United Way of Central Iowa take pictures of your Day of Action activity for social media and marketing?
A:  Yes