Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity

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Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity

Poverty
12727 Riley St, Holland, MI 49424
Phone (616) 393 - 8001
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Our mission

Seeking to put God’s love into action, Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.
Opportunities

Construction volunteers

Construction volunteers are out on the job site doing hands-on work in a wide variety of tasks that may include: demolition, framing, siding, hanging drywall, painting, trim work, hardware installation, and various other tasks that go into building or repairing one of our homes.

No construction experience is necessary to volunteer on site and you will probably gain some new skills if you volunteer regularly.
  • One-time, Occasional, Monthly
  • Teens, 55+, Adults
  • Individuals, Groups (2-10), Corporate Teams
  • Physical, Outdoor
  • On-site, Skilled
  • Weekdays, Weekends

Office Support

Our office support volunteers are vital to our administrative team and help with operations that are necessary in order to complete our builds. This is a great opportunity for those interested in working in non-profits to gain some experience in the field.

Experience in phone and computer usage is required. Familiarity with Google Sheets, Docs, and Microsoft Office is preferred.
  • Occasional, Weekly, Monthly
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Office work
  • On-site
  • Weekdays

Youth Volunteers

Youth can volunteer on the construction site or in our ReStore®.

Youth must be 16 or older to work on the construction site. Youth under 16 years of age may not be present on active construction sites for safety reasons.

To volunteer in the ReStore®, youth must be 14 years or older. Youth under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or someone the parent has given verbal or written consent to oversee their child.
  • Occasional, Monthly
  • Teens
  • Individuals
  • Physical, Indoor, Outdoor
  • On-site
  • Weekdays, Weekends

ReStore

The ReStore® is a place for donating and purchasing new and used building materials and home improvement items. All the profits from sales go to supporting our organization and to our builds.

Tasks at the ReStore® include: stocking, merchandise intake, store upkeep, organization, and customer service. Our ReStore® location is 12727 Riley Street, Holland, Michigan.
  • Occasional, Monthly
  • Teens, 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Physical, Indoor
  • On-site
  • Weekdays, Weekends
Items we need

Donate items for our ReStore

We need donations of gently used home improvement items, appliances, and furniture for the ReStore.

Call 616-399-7006 to schedule a pickup or drop off your item at 12727 Riley Street, Holland.
  • In-Kind Donations
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How you help

You can support Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity by volunteering your time, donating funds, or shopping at one of their ReStores. Volunteers are crucial to the mission, contributing an average of 8,805 hours annually. Whether you have construction skills or simply a willingness to help, there is a place for you. Donations help fund crucial elements of building homes, such as land, lumber, materials, and financing. Additionally, shopping at the ReStores supports the mission by providing affordable home goods and building materials while diverting reusable items from landfills.
About us

Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity is a partnership, home building & home repair Christian ministry serving Ottawa and part of Allegan Counties that has served more than 150 families and 800 individuals since 1990.