Volunteer and Learn

Build community. Learn together. Stay involved.

Continue your journey with Twin Cities Habitat as a homeowner! Through the Volunteer and Learn program, you can learn how to maintain your home, reach your next financial goal, volunteer on site and gain new skills, create your own projects, participate in exclusive events, and more. The best part? You can connect with homeowners just like you!

What to Expect

Ready to roll up your sleeves? We offer a variety of opportunities, from on-site build days to workshops and more. Learn skills that will help any homeowner.

Skill Builder Days

Site supervisors will guide groups through demonstrations of different homebuilding skills. This may include insulation, drywall, trim, flooring, and painting. During the build, you may have the opportunity for hands-on practice!

Seasonal tasks may include (but are not limited to) the following:

Fall and Winter: Rough-in, finishing work, and painting
Spring and Summer: Framing, siding, scaffold setup, windows, and doors

Please note: Tasks may vary.

Learn Together

Meet in a Habitat classroom or partner site to learn a skill from experts in the community. Classes will focus on a variety of topics including personal finance, home mechanicals, working in Home Owners Associations, and more.

Build Community

Join in Habitat-sponsored events to advance our mission and celebrate success. Enjoy bi-annual Homeowner Celebrations, Habitat on the Hill, and the Hard Hat & Black Tie Gala, just to name a few.

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Skill Builder Day

Date: Saturday, January 18, 2025
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: The Heights - 2200 Larpenteur Ave E, St Paul
Note: Lunch will be provided!

This is a chance to meet other homeowners and volunteers while building on a Habitat home. Each Skill Builder Day will include training on a specific construction skill as well!

Behind the Walls: A Hands-On Volunteer & Learn Experience with Habitat

Ever wonder what makes a house sturdy, insulated, and energy-efficient? Join us for a unique day of learning and building at The Heights! This Volunteer & Learn opportunity will have you diving into interior framing—discover the "bones" of a house, learn about sealing windows, and practice using tools like hammers, saws, and drills. Weather permitting, you might also get outside to work on installing windows or house wrap.

Our skilled site staff are excited to share their knowledge and guide you through a fun, educational, and productive day. Whether you're looking to enhance your DIY skills or simply curious about what happens behind your walls, this is the perfect chance to build your expertise while making a difference. No experience is necessary—just bring your enthusiasm to learn and lend a hand!

Skill Builder Day

Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: The Heights - 2200 Larpenteur Ave E, St Paul
Note: Lunch will be provided!

This is a chance to meet other homeowners and volunteers while building on a Habitat home. Each Skill Builder Day will include training on a specific construction skill as well! The topic for this Skill Builder Day will be announced soon.

Skill Builder Day

Date: Saturday, March 22, 2025
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: The Heights - 2200 Larpenteur Ave E, St Paul
Note: Lunch will be provided!