General Information
Volunteers from all over the Houston/Galveston Area join together twice each week to work on homes for a specially selected Habitat family.
Days and Hours
We have two main crews that work on the houses in our Chapter who work mainly Thursdays and Saturdays. We start work around 8 am and are generally finished working by 1:00 pm either day.
Tools/Supplies
All anyone really needs to work on a Habitat for Humanity home project are a set of hands and a willingness to work with and for others and maybe to learn a new skill or two. If you’d like to bring your own hammer or other small tools, you are welcome to do so.
Tasks and Skills
There are plenty of jobs that don’t require any prior knowledge of home construction or repair. If you’re not sure about climbing ladders or operating power tools and you’re interested in learning, we’ll be happy to work with you and show you how it’s done. Otherwise, we’ll be thrilled if you could come out and hold a tape measure, hammer a nail, tighten a nut, paint a wall, lays some sod, pick up lunch or help with cleanup. There are plenty of tasks for everyone throughout the building process.
Volunteer Companies and Individual Sponsors
Fluor | Lockheed Martin | BP | Mark-1 Plumbing | Bohn’s Materials | Thrivent Financial for Lutherans | Betty & Robert Lundy | Mr. & Mrs. Casady | Harvey Cappel, P.E. | Guaranteed Roofing | A&C Electric | Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. | Peace Lutheran Church | Creative Sign & Display | Donna Newding | Space Center Volunteers | Texas A&M University, Galveston | University of Texas, Medical Branch | Valero Co. | Whirlpool Corp.
10 responses so far ↓
Kathy Madison // March 14, 2008 at 7:03 PM |
We would like to bring about 6-8 youth (ages 16-18) to Galveston on June 25 – 29. We are trying to do a combination mission/fun trip. Is there a need during these dates in the Galveton area?There would be 3 adults that would accompany these youth in working for Habitat. If there is nothing for these youth to do during this time, can you direct me to someone who might be able to put our youth to work? Thanks! In His service…Kathy Madison
texascityhabitat // March 15, 2008 at 12:47 AM |
Hi Kathy,
We should still be working on the house in that time frame. If we are not, there are the Bay Area and Alvin Chapters that may be working on a home, also. I will check into some other options for you in case we do not have work to do at that time.
Thanks!
Lori
Gay Barnette // November 14, 2008 at 3:51 AM |
Hi,
My husband & I would like to come lend our hands anytime during The Thanksgiving week-end. Will there be any groups working then, or are you all shut down until after the holiday?
Tom Young // December 2, 2008 at 3:49 AM |
Hi My name is Tom i have been a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity for nine years .The director here is Bob Jarve phone number is1-989-895-0981. I have also volunteered for Project Hope and Compassion inGulfport,MS.Coordinator Karen Parker.I am comming down to Taxas if you need the help.I have been a electrican for fourty years. This is what I would like to do for you,but I also can swing a hammer or what you need.I have a question about the living conditions for the volunteers. What are they like?
texascityhabitat // March 22, 2009 at 7:14 PM |
Tom,
I just learned that there is a special volunteer program in the works for the Texas City Galveston area. Our Habitat site manager, Bob Greeley, can give you more details. Please call him at 409-945-4696.
Regards,
Lori
texascityhabitat // January 9, 2009 at 2:39 AM |
Hi Tom,
Our volunteers are all locals. There are places to stay in and around the Houston/Galveston area. There are more hotels/motels and apartments coming available every day. There are a number of websites dedicated to lodging in the area. I would start with http://www.galveston.org/.
Thanks,
Lori
Cleveland Wheeler // March 19, 2009 at 9:32 PM |
i DON’T KNOW HOW FAR YOU ARE ALONG BUT I CAN HELP PAINT OR SOMETHING. I AM IN LEAGUE CITY AND AM CURRENTLY UNEMPLOYED SO IF YOU NEED ME, I’D BE HAPPY TO HELP
texascityhabitat // May 13, 2009 at 7:56 PM |
Hi Cleveland Wheeler!
Sorry for the lack of updates on the site – I’ve been out of town or busy with out of town guests the past couple of months. We are right now at the point of getting ready to put siding on the house. We’d love to have you come down and help out doing whatever you can.
Heather Desforges // May 22, 2009 at 3:44 AM |
I would love to volunteer. Please let me know what I can do, I live in Galveston and am excited to help!
texascityhabitat // August 9, 2009 at 4:04 AM |
Heather – we’d love to have you come up and help out with sodding in 2 weeks!!