Volunteers are at the heart of our success. Thanks to our volunteers, we have unmatched cost effectiveness in achieving our vision of safe homes and communities for everyone.

We have several volunteer opportunities for individuals and groups throughout the year:

  • Participate in one of our 3x a year Block Build events

  • Join our MLK Day of Service Project

  • Help us make the Run to Rebuild a success

Check out our Events Calendar for all upcoming volunteer activities. 

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On the streets of Philly, volunteers at a Block Build look through supplies in boxes under tents.

Volunteer on a Block Build

We welcome group and individual volunteers with all skill levels to participate at our Block Builds!

At each Block Build, we bring together 100 to 250 volunteers, neighbors and homeowners for a two-day event in April, June and October to repair 10 to 15 clustered homes in a targeted neighborhood. Each volunteer usually contributes for 7-8 hours on one day of each Block Build. Read more about our Block Build program.

Volunteers can act in several roles:

Two volunteers work together to lift up a wooden box from the ground.

General Volunteer

Each home on the block has 8-10 volunteers (rebuilders) working together to complete repairs. Volunteers can also choose to help with materials management, photography and hospitality.

Four house captains stand outside a house entrance, smiling and holding construction supplies.

House Captain

House Captains are responsible for breaking down tasks day by day, assigning volunteers to tasks and keeping everyone on track.

Two skilled leaders look through crates and take inventory at a Block Build.

Skilled Leaders

Each house has an experienced leader to organize materials and assist and train volunteers.