Sweat Equity Programs | Habitat for Humanity South County
An affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International serving the Washington County area of Rhode Island whose aim is to eliminate substandard housing by building and rehabilitating homes that are affordable to low-income individuals and families from the local community. Volunteer Opportunities with South County Habitat for Humanity include: On-Site Construction, Office Assistance, Lunch Providers, Committees: Building, Fund Development, Marketing, Events & Homeowner Support, ReStore Support: Store Assistants, Cashiers, and Driver Assistants.
Physical Address
1555 Shannock Road, Shannock, RI 02875
Hours
Mon-Fri 9:00AM-4:00PM
Application process
All first-time volunteers must complete the volunteer waiver. Upon receipt of your waiver HfH will be in contact to schedule your service, answer questions, and go over expectations. To learn about homeownership complete the inquiry form found online or call Alicia Johnson, at (401) 213-6711 x300.
Fee
No fees. Donations welcome
Eligibility
All are welcome Youth Volunteers: Construction volunteers must be 16 and those age 16-17 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. ReStore volunteers must be 14 and those age 14-15 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Applicants for homeownership must meet three criteria: Need for better housing, Ability to pay an affordable mortgage, Willingness to partner including completing required hours of "sweat equity"
Service area
Washington County
Agency info
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity is a global nonprofit housing organization working in local communities across all 50 states in the U.S. and in approximately 70 countries. Habitat’s vision is of a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Habitat works toward its vision by building strength, stability and self-reliance in partnership with families in need of decent and affordable housing. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage.