habitat for humanity of charlotte: Youth participation

Youth - 5 to 15 years old

Building on Youth is an exciting opportunity for young people aged 5 to 15 to be involved in helping families in need of a decent, affordable place to live.   The Building on Youth program is designed to offer a way for youngsters to make a difference even though construction activities are limited to those 16 years and older.  Our program involves learning about Habitat, acting to help Habitat, and reflecting on the experience. 

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Overview of the Building on Youth Program

Learning about Habitat and the mission of eliminating sub-standard housing around the world.

Acting to make a difference!

Reflecting on what you have learned.

Celebrating your accomplishments.

On-Site Volunteering

Construction: Youth must be at least 16 years old to participate in construction tasks.

Habitat ReStore: 14 & 15 year olds can volunteer alongside an adult and with a release of liability form signed by a parent or guardian. Please check our Habitat ReStore website for more information.

Youth - 16 and above 

Non Construction Activities- Many of the Building on Youth activities are enjoyable for people of all ages.

Habitat ReStore - 16 & 17 year-olds can volunteer with a release of liability form signed by a parent or guardian.  Please check out Habitat ReStore website for more information.  

Construction Activities for Individuals Individuals can participate in construction activities by checking our web site (look on the tool bar on the left) each week and seeing where we are working. Please keep the following in mind.

• To help ensure a safe work environment and because of North Carolina laws, construction volunteers must be at least 16 years old.  Teens aged 16 and 17 may work on a construction site provided their parent or guardian has filled out a Minor’s Release of Liability form. People under 18 must not use power tools, work on the roof, or work from a height 6 feet or higher (for example on the 2nd level of scaffolding or from an extension ladder). 

• Individuals needing proof of community service should visit our Community Service Page.

• Read our Construction Instructions Page so you know what you need to bring and do.

Construction Activities for Youth Groups

Explore our information on how your group can participate.  Please note that this is only available for kids who are 16 and older and we need an adult contact for each group and high school age groups need a 1 adult to 4 youths ratio!  We have found that wall framing, drywall and painting are the best match for youth groups.