Volunteer

Volunteers under the age of 14 can visit our youth and young adult page for possible opportunities:

Student & Young Professionals

ReStore Volunteers must be at least 14 years old. ReStore volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. 

ReStore groups containing volunteers under 18 must have one adult present for every 6 youth volunteers  

Construction Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Some roles may require volunteers to be 18 or older due to safety or legal restrictions. Age requirements will be clearly stated for each opportunity. 

Parents of minors must sign the additional minor release waiver.

• Cannot work at heights or on elevated surfaces 

• Cannot use power tools or certain equipment 

• Cannot participate in tasks involving demolition, hazardous materials, or confined spaces 

• A parent or guardian must sign an additional minor release waiver for any volunteer under 18. 

All minors (individuals under the age of 18) who volunteer in our ReStores must volunteer with a parent or guardian 21+. If you are 16 years or older and are volunteering at a construction site, you do not need to have a parent or guardian.

Not at all! Prior experience can be helpful but isn’t required. All volunteer opportunities include any necessary training or guidance on-site, so you’ll be supported throughout your shift. 

Unless you’re notified otherwise via email by a staff member (typically by early morning on the day of your shift), plan to volunteer regardless of weather conditions. Staff often adjust tasks to accommodate changes in the weather. 

Tasks vary widely depending on the role or location. Descriptions of specific tasks are provided for each volunteer opportunity when reviewing the task on our website.  

We have half-day volunteer options available at any of our Charlotte Region ReStore locations and Julia’s Café & Books. Head over to the Charlotte Region Restore site to see how you can get involved.  

There are also three-hour volunteer shifts on occasional Book Drives through Julia’s Café. Read more about Book Drives on the Individual Volunteer Opportunities page. 

Please wear comfortable, casual clothes that you can work in and don’t mind getting dirty. 

• Shoes – Comfortable closed toe shoes. No flip flops, sandals, wedges, heels, slides or other open toed shoes. If you arrive with inappropriate footwear, you will not be permitted to work that day. 

• Pants – Shorts or pants are allowed on both our construction sites and in the ReStore! Choose to wear pants or shorts based on your comfort level and the projected weather conditions.  

• Outerwear (jacket, sweatshirt, raincoat, etc.) – Many tasks will require you to be outside, or in a backroom with open doors, so cold/rainy weather may be a factor. 

All necessary tools or supplies will be provided. If you’d prefer to use your own equipment (like gloves), you’re welcome to bring it—just be sure to label personal items with your name. 

Drinking water is available at volunteer sites. Please bring a refillable water bottle. Meals are not typically provided unless otherwise noted. You’re welcome to bring your own lunch, go off-site during the break, or have something delivered. 

Try the following: 

• Use an up-to-date browser like Chrome, Firefox, or Safari 

• Avoid using a shared email address that may already be registered 

• If problems continue, take a screenshot and email it (with a short description of the issue) to volunteer@habitatCLTregion.org 

There may be a delay in logging hours, especially if they’re entered manually. For certain shifts (e.g., at donation centers or stores), staff may need to verify and adjust entries from electronic sign-ins. 

• Volunteer Waiver