Empowering Communities: Join Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity's Women Build Program

Each year, volunteers and supporters rally together as part of Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build. The Women Build program creates an empowering space on construction sites for people from all backgrounds and experience levels. Volunteers gain new skills, build community, and contribute to the construction of affordable homes across the Twin Cities.

We need your help! Grab a few friends and sign up for a volunteer day that fits your schedule. Browse all our available upcoming volunteer opportunities here. You can also get involved with Women Build by organizing a Team Leader Day, fundraising in your network, or by joining the Women Build Regular Crew. See more details below:

Organize a Team Leader Day

Team leaders recruit a group of 10-15 volunteers for a full day on a Habitat construction site and raise or donate $1,500 to support the day’s work. This is an excellent team-building day and a great way to give back alongside friends and family. Learn about becoming a Women Build Team Leader.

Volunteer as part of the Women Build Regular Crew

Join the Women Build Regular Crew and make a lasting commitment to sites across the Twin Cities. Members of the regular crew work year-round with all stages of construction.  Learn new skills, become a leader on site, and join a welcoming community of dedicated volunteers.

"I enjoy the camaraderie of working with other selfless women; learning new tricks of the trade; teaching and encouraging women to step out of their comfort zones and do things they may not otherwise have the opportunity to do....all while providing a new adventure for deserving homeowners. That's what makes me smile and keep coming back!"  - CJ, long-time Women Build volunteer and  Women Build Committee Member

Fundraise for Women Build

Want to support without lifting a hammer? Fundraise for Women Build! Women Build projects are not possible without financial support. Our goal is to have Twin Cities women both build and fund the year-round work of the Women Build Program. Any level of contribution is appreciated. You can donate online or create your own fundraising page here.

Women Build by the Numbers

The first Women Build home in the Twin Cities was built in 1992, and local volunteers started building annually in 1999. Since then, Women Build has built 37 homes from start to finish and has contributed to the construction of countless other new homes, rehabs, and home repair projects in the Twin Cities Metro area.

"It was so empowering to work alongside other women to build a home. The conversation was effortless, the camaraderie was strong, and not once did I feel intimidated after we started our work together. It was also nice to not have meeting alerts going off every hour!" - Becky, first-time Women Build volunteer

Each year, more than 500 volunteers contribute to Women Build projects and dozens of team leaders rally their networks to participate. It’s a true community effort!

Thanks to high demand and amazing engagement, the Women Build program has grown and changed over the years. We’re lucky to be guided by a steering committee of volunteers who meet monthly, recruit participants, lead outreach, coordinate volunteers, and help raise funds. We’ve also added Women in Construction Week in March to celebrate women’s contributions in this male-dominated field, coinciding with International Women’s Day on March 8.

"The first thing that pops into mind is that this experience is so dramatically different from my daily work as that is heavily male-dominant. Being surrounded by driven women on site was very empowering." - Teresa, first-time Women Build volunteer

Women Build volunteers love to build community. Volunteers connect on our Twin Cities Women Build Facebook group, share lunches during build days, and come together for special events at the start and end of each build. Our most loyal volunteers helped to form the Women Build Regular Crew for those who come back to build week after week.

On top of volunteering thousands of hours each year, our amazing Women Build supporters also contribute financially to support Habitat homebuyers. Just in the last 17 years, the program has brought in more than $2.8 million to help build homes and make homes affordable for local families.

Thank you, Women Build supporters and sponsors!

Empowered People Build

Of course, all people are welcomed and supported on every one of our construction sites and home repair projects. Whether you’re on a Women Build site or any other Habitat project, volunteers will gain new skills, learn from others, build camaraderie, and be part of creating a home for your neighbors. Our field staff strives to create environments that foster respect, inclusivity, and learning. 

“I'm not a handy person, and have little experience in anything to do with building so I am always a little apprehensive about what task I will be assigned to.  But I am always surprised at what I can do and what fun it is to work on a build team. The site supervisors are the best! They give you the confidence and instructions to complete the task. The best part is to see the completed house at the dedication and the happy family that moves in, particularly the children." - Diane, Former Women Build Steering Committee Member

On every Habitat site, you’ll work with an experienced site supervisor and construction volunteer facilitator. They’ll empower you to develop new skills, cultivate current strengths, and step safely outside of your comfort zone.

Browse Women Build volunteer opportunities here. Or check out all our upcoming volunteer opportunities here. Either way, we hope to see you on-site soon!