During weekly build days, we help professional builders construct homes for those in need. Participation in build days requires no past building experience: the professional builders are ready to teach you new skills or show you the best ways to use your current ones. If this is the first time you have registered for a build day, you will complete an online waiver when completing your registration.
Schedule
Build days are scheduled on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturday. They typically run two shifts per day from 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 12:45 – 4:30 p.m.
If you are volunteering the whole day, there will be a lunch break from 12-1, and you must bring your own lunch.
To view our full calendar of events on BamaPulse, including the dates and times of our build days, chapter meetings, other service opportunities, and national Habitat events, select the button below.
Transportation
The site address where you’ll be working will be emailed to you the Tuesday before the build day (it isn’t posted publicly). Transportation to the build site is provided, if needed. All volunteers will meet at the Student Center Plaza before being driven to the build site.
Safety Meeting
Once you arrive to the build site, there is a mandatory safety meeting for all volunteers. Habitat provides all tools, equipment, and safety gear. Water and ice will also be provided. Remember to bring or wear your own sunscreen!
Clothing requirements
- Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty
- Shoes must be closed-toe
- Pants are recommended. If shorts are worn, they should be an appropriate length
- Shirts must be full-sized (no tank tops or cut-outs under the arms with sports bras or midriff showing)
- No oversized jewelry
Social Media
When posting pictures of your build day experience, please be sure to tag @uahabitat and/or @volunteerbama, or use #HabitatTuscaloosa