Contruction
Build hope from the ground up by helping us frame, paint, and finish homes—no experience required!
Restore
Help us turn donations into homes by assisting customers and processing inventory in our store. Shifts are Tuesday - Saturday 9:00am - 4:00pm
Financial mentor
Empower future homeowners by coaching them through financial literacy classes to ensure their long-term success.
Questions
Not sure where you fit in? Contact us today and let's find your place in building a better Horry County.
Construction
Construction volunteers work side-by-side with Habitat for Humanity of Horry County staff, Homebuyers, donors, and volunteers to build homes and the foundations for families in Horry County. Whether you’re a skilled craftsperson or you’ve never picked up a hammer, there is a place for you on our construction sites!
Volunteers assist with all stages of home construction. Duties on the construction sites include, but are not limited to, framing, hanging plywood, installing siding and flooring, painting, and landscaping.
To schedule a Group Build Day, email [email protected]
Home Buyer program mentors
The process of the Home Buyer Program is a commitment that can be stressful and challenging for the participant. HFHHC understands the process of change and the need for support of those families in the Home Buyer Program. By creating the Home Buyer Mentorship Program, HFHHC hopes to make a successful transition from renters to owners and give the Home Buyer all the tools necessary for them to be a successful Homeowner.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact us at [email protected] or complete the form below.
About Habitat’s Home Buyer Mentorship Program Goals
- To have mentors matched with a Home Buyer as soon as they enter the program and be with them until the end of the first year of homeownership
- To have the mentors provide information, guidance and preparedness to the Home Buyers for homeownership
- To have the mentors create long lasting, supportive relationships with the Home Buyers that will inspire personal and professional success
Volunteer Mentor Qualities:
- Caring, supportive, responsive, and encouraging
- Experience with home ownership
- Fiscally responsible
- Willing to commit to a 2 or 3-year relationship
- Ability to relate, share knowledge and experience
Volunteer Responsibilities:
- Build a relationship with the Home Buyer
- Be a source for information and support, answer question and at times just listen
- Be a positive role model
- Option of helping with Sweat Equity Hours and to attend special events with the Home Buyer
- Communicate with Home Buyer by phone at least 2 times a month face to face at least once a month
- Communicate any serious concerns or questions with the Director of Family Services
- Volunteers should not:
- Share or ask confidential information without first speaking to the Director of Family Services
- Provide the Home Buyer with money or gifts
- Answer questions the Home Buyer may have about the Home Buyer Program without first seeking guidance from the Director of Family Services
Family Selection
The Family Selection Committee (FSC) provides valuable assistance in determining potential Home Buyers engaged in the Home Buyer Application process by conducting home visits to assess the applicant’s need for adequate housing.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact us at [email protected] or complete the form below.
Family Selection Committee Goals
- To have FSC members pair up and conduct a home visit to assess the need of persons going through the final stage of application process for the Habitat Home Buyer Program twice a year
- To have the FSC members meet with the Family Services staff and report back their findings from the home visits and determine whether or not to send the applicant to the Board of Directors for final approval
- To have FSC members provide general information and answer any questions to the applicants about the Habitat Home Buyer Program while conducting the home visit
Member Responsibilities:
- Obtain relevant information to confirm the applicant’s level of need for adequate housing-apart from any financial information by conducting a home visit
- Complete Home Visit Form at Home Visit
- Assess the applicant’s willingness to move to current or future Habitat house construction locations
- Explain and review Habitat’s ministry and the basic requirements for obtaining a home if the applicant is selected.
- Answer general questions from the applicant about the Habitat Homeowner selection process.
Volunteer with Habitat Horry
Build homes, community, and hope right here in Horry County. No experience needed—just a willingness to help.
Find Your Fit
Whether you like swinging a hammer, coaching future homeowners, or helping at a community event, there's a place for you at Habitat.
On the build site
Construction
Build hope from the ground up by helping us frame, paint, and finish homes—no experience required! Our site supervisors will teach you everything you need to know.
Sign Up for a Build Shift
In the neighborhood
Home Repair
Help local homeowners stay safe in the homes they love. Volunteers assist with critical repairs like ramps, porches, painting, and other projects that make a house safer and more accessible.
Sign Up for Home Repair
One-on-one
Financial Mentor
Empower future homeowners by coaching them through budgeting, credit, and savings as they prepare for homeownership. You don't need to be a financial expert—just dependable and non-judgmental.
Become a Financial Mentor
Hands-on crew
Demo Team
Join our demo crew to help safely tear out and clear old materials so repair and build projects can begin. It's hard work, and it makes a big difference fast.
Email [email protected] Nathan Mellix will connect you with the next project.
Two locations
ReStore
Help load and unload donations, sort and stock merchandise, and assist customers at our home improvement stores. Every sale helps fund Habitat's mission.
Sign Up for a ReStore Shift
Day-of help
Events
Love meeting people? Help us make our signature events a success—like our Golf Tournament, Night Market, and Derby Day—with setup, check-in, hospitality, and teardown.
Sign Up for an EventGetting Started Is Simple
Find Your Fit
Browse the ways to volunteer above and choose the one that matches your skills, interests, and schedule.
Sign Up or Reach Out
Sign up for a shift on VolunteerHub, or email Nathan Mellix at [email protected] for Demo Team and group opportunities.
Help Us Build
Show up ready to make a difference—and help us build homes, community, and hope in Horry County.
Bring Your Team to the Build
Looking for a meaningful team-building day? We welcome businesses, churches, schools, and community groups to volunteer together and see the impact of their work firsthand.
- Group build days on our construction sites
- Team shifts at the ReStore
- Custom opportunities for your company or organization
Reach out to Nathan Mellix, Community Outreach Manager, to plan your group's volunteer day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any age requirements for construction volunteering?
All construction and home repair volunteers must be at least 18 years old. Some tasks, such as roof work and vinyl siding, have additional restrictions.
Minors may volunteer with a parent or guardian's signature and must follow these restrictions:
- No work above 6 feet
- No power tools
- No demolition or crawlspace work
Is construction experience needed in order to volunteer?
No, not at all! Previous experience never hurts, but it isn't necessary. Our site supervisors provide on-the-job training for each day's tasks.
Are construction shifts rain or shine?
Yes. Unless our staff notifies you by 6:45am that a shift is cancelled, plan to volunteer regardless of the weather. Supervisors will adjust tasks for severe conditions.
What if I can't volunteer for an entire day?
Half-day opportunities are available at our ReStore locations. Construction sites occasionally offer half-day shifts, which are posted on the volunteer calendar.
Can I complete my court-ordered community service with Habitat for Humanity of Horry County?
Court-ordered community service cannot be completed on our construction sites, but it is available through our ReStores.
Can I volunteer at the ReStore if I don't have community service hours to complete?
Absolutely! See the ReStore volunteer opportunities.
Do I need to bring tools with me?
All necessary tools and safety gear will be provided. You're welcome to bring your own tools—just label them with your name.
Will there be water and food provided?
Water is provided on site, so bring a refillable bottle. Lunch is not included; please bring your own or arrange for delivery.
I'm having trouble signing up to volunteer on the website. What can I do?
Try using an updated web browser and make sure you're signing up with a unique email address. If you still have trouble, contact Nathan Mellix, our Community Outreach Manager, at [email protected] and include a screenshot of the issue.
Look for Opportunities
New shifts are added all the time. Find one that fits your schedule and join us in building homes, community, and hope.
Bringing a group? Email Nathan Mellix at [email protected].