Volunteering with Habitat HMD offers you the chance to make a tangible difference in your community while working alongside dedicated and passionate individuals. By joining our team, you will help provide affordable housing solutions, gain valuable skills, and experience the fulfillment of supporting a meaningful cause. Your efforts as a volunteer contribute to building homes and hope. Discover the joy of giving back, making new connections, and being part of a mission that transforms lives—one volunteer hour at a time.
At Habitat HMD, we believe in creating an inclusive and supportive community for everyone. Our volunteer program is specifically designed to offer meaningful opportunities for individuals with intellectual and/or physical disabilities to contribute, learn, and grow. These opportunities require the volunteer to be accompanied by their caregiver/support staff at all times while volunteering. Please have both the volunteer and caregiver/support staff complete the application form and one of our Volunteer Department staff will be in touch.
We offer opportunities for students to make a difference in your local community while completing a credit and adding experience to your resume. Our positions are unpaid and often change from semester to semester depending on organization needs. If you are interested, please complete the application form to see what positions are currently available. Once that step is complete, one of our Volunteer Department staff will be in touch. If you are seeking a paid position, please check our careers page for opportunities.
Join our Habitat HMD team as a ReStore Associate, where you’ll play a key role in supporting our mission. In this position, you’ll provide outstanding customer service to both donors and shoppers, ensuring a positive experience for everyone. Your responsibilities will include stocking inventory, setting up appealing merchandise displays, performing general housekeeping tasks, along with cashier and pricing opportunities. If you’re dedicated to making a difference in your community and thrive in a dynamic environment, we would love to have you on our team!
Become a vital part of our Habitat HMD team as a ReStore Warehouse Assistant. This physically demanding role involves lifting heavy items over 50+ lbs., including large furniture and appliances, and working in various conditions such as heat, cold, and dust. Key responsibilities include loading and unloading donations, maintaining the cleanliness and organization of our warehouse facilities, and managing physical tasks like bending, kneeling, and standing for extended periods. If you are ready to contribute your strength and stamina to a meaningful cause, we invite you to apply!
The ReStore Cashier is the front line and public face of our Habitat for Humanity ReStores. You project professionalism and welcome customers and the community – both in person and by phone. Your contribution to the customer experience begins with assisting with inquiries and accurately processing sales transactions. During slower times we may ask you to assist with merchandising and pricing of products. Your day will be a continuous bustle of activity, marked by frequent interruptions and shifting priorities, all aimed at appreciating our donors and satisfying our customers.
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The minimum age to volunteer with Habitat for Humanity HMD is 16 years of age.
We are pleased to assist high school students in the completion of their Community Involvement Hours. The minimum age to volunteer at Habitat for Humanity HMD is 16 years old. Students are required to complete a minimum of 50 hours in order to receive a letter confirming their hours. The purpose for this is that we are looking for committed and passionate volunteers. This helps us to keep our administrative and training time/costs to a minimum.
Yes, we do offer opportunities for high school and post-secondary students. Our volunteer positions are unpaid. If you are interested, please complete the application form to see what positions are currently available. If you are seeking a paid position, please check our careers page for opportunities.
For any volunteers who have completed at least 50 hours, we are happy to provide a reference letter that confirms only the volunteer’s length of service (hours), position title, and regularly assigned duties and responsibilities. To request a letter confirming your volunteer hours, please reach out to our volunteer team at volunteer@habitathm.ca. A volunteer letter will be provided within 5 business days following a request.
Team engagement opportunities offer your company the chance to invest in your employees while making a real difference in the lives of hard-working families in Halton, Mississauga and Dufferin communities.
1800 Appleby Line, Unit 10
Burlington, ON L7L 6A1
(905) 637-4446
ReStore hours
Monday – Saturday
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Sunday
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Donation Drop-offs
Monday – Saturday
10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Sunday
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Individual store hours may vary. Visit our ReStore page for individual store hours.
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All stores and offices are closed on Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Civic Holiday, Labour Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years holidays.
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