Lafayette Habitat for Humanity
Cause Area
Location
823 W. Congress Street Lafayette, LA 70501
United States
Active Opportunities (2)
Flexible Schedule
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Lafayette, LA 70501
Thank you for considering serving alongside us to build a safe, affordable home for a local family in Acadiana. Our mission is to put God's love into action by bringing people together to build homes, communities, and hope. On a Habitat for Humanity construction site, the potential tasks and jobs that you will help with may include the following: framing, roof decking/felting, siding/exterior & interior trim work, exterior & interior painting/paint prep, landscaping, window & door installation, cabinet & home appliance installation, flooring (primarily vinyl plank & tile), drywall patching, and cleaning Please be sure to wear closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothing. Those with hair that could obstruct vision, or get snagged, please use hair clips or hair ties to prevent those occurrences. Please hydrate the night before and morning before serving to prevent any heat-related issues. We will have fans, tents, and water to help keep you cool. Thank you for making a difference in Acadiana with Habitat for Humanity Lafayette! Sign up today at https://www.habitatlafayette.org/give-time.
Date Posted: Aug 6, 2024
Flexible Schedule
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Lafayette, LA 70501
Habitat ReStore is open to the public (Tuesday through Saturday, 10am-6pm) and sell new as well as gently used home improvement products such as furniture, light fixtures, home decor, and more. Plus, we keep usable materials out of landfills by recycling the materials into home building, remodeling, and creative art projects. All ReStore profits go back into Habitat for Humanity's mission to build affordable homes in Lafayette, Louisiana. Location: Habitat ReStore - 3124 NE Evangeline Thruway, Lafayette, 70507 Description:ReStore Treasure Hunters help staff sort through knick-knacks, novelties, and trinkets to find the hidden treasures within each donation. You never know what you will find! We also have generous donations from various stores and organize these donations for customers to easily find. Commitment: We'd love to have you as often as you are available to join us! We also welcome groups. If you have a group of five or more, please reach out to us at "volunteer@habitatlafayette.org" to schedule with our volunteer manager. Volunteer Requirements:Minimum age to volunteer is 16. We do require that 16- and 17-year olds have a parent/guardian waiver signed. Next Step: We'd love for you to check out our serving opportunities at http://www.habitatlafayette.org/give-time
Date Posted: Aug 6, 2024
Organization Information
Mission Statement
Lafayette Habitat for Humanity's mission is to put God's love into action by bringing people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Together, we can broaden access to safe, affordable housing right here in Acadiana.
Description
Lafayette Habitat for Humanity (LHFH), one of more than 1,700 U.S. affiliates of Habitat for Humanity International, is a Christian ministry that welcomes all people dedicated to the cause of eliminating poverty housing.
Since 1992, volunteers from corporations, faith-based ministries, and civic organizations have worked in partnership with qualified homebuyers to construct affordable, sustainable homes, which are then purchased through zero-interest mortgages.
As of 2023, LHFH has built and rehabilitated nearly 150 homes in south Louisiana. For more information, please visit www.habitatlafayette.org or call 337-261-5041.
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