Construction

Description

Who We Are

Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod works in partnership with families in need to build homes, hope, lives, and community.

Volunteers and future homeowners build every Habitat Cape Cod home.  Construction occurs on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 8 AM to 3:15 PM (please arrive 15 minutes early to check in). The Project Manager is Dan Allen. Dan sets all schedules and determines the number of volunteers needed for each workday based on that day's work plan.  Dan will assign tasks before work starts and will provide instructions as needed throughout the day. 

  • All construction shifts are waitlist only as we must cycle volunteers on-site due to the immense interest in volunteering at build sites.
  • If you are interested in volunteering, you must sign up using the waitlist. The shift quantity will display "0 of 1" and "full." PLEASE SIGN UP FOR THE WAITLIST.
  • We will review those waitlisted and select volunteers.  *An email will be sent at least a week before the build day to those selected and not selected to volunteer with further instruction.  
  • If you are interested in participating in this build, please FAN the program, and you will be notified when shifts are available. The Old Kings Highway, Wellfleet build consists of four homes (2 two-bedroom homes and 2 three-bedroom homes). As a result, opportunities to volunteer may be limited.
  • We have a morning break with snacks and devotions at 10 AM. 
  • Lunch is at noon; please bring your lunch with you.
  • Volunteers under 18 must email a minor waiver to sandra@habitatcapecod.org before they can sign up for any shift.

You must check in upon your arrival on site.

How to Prepare

Dan Allen is the Project Manager for the site. He will provide you with your work assignment and ensure you have the proper training to perform the task.

What to Wear

  • Sturdy boots are best; sneakers are okay. Open-toed shoes are not allowed on the site; no CROCS! 
  • Hat
  • Work gloves
  • Sunscreen
  • Dress in layers

What to Bring *Note: Tools are also provided on-site.

  • Hammer
  • Utility knife
  • Tape measure
  • Pencil
  • Safety glasses
  • Other tools you deem helpful.
  • Lunch 
  • Water bottle

Details

Get Connected Icon Volunteers should be between the ages of 16 and 121.
Get Connected Icon Is Not Family Friendly
Get Connected Icon Is Outdoors
Inclement Weather Plan: Occasionally, it may be necessary to cancel a workday or postpone the start time due to the weather. If we need to cancel or postpone the start, we will email you by 6:30 AM. We have had a couple of inquiries about our construction site weather policies and wanted to share them. Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod has a weather policy in place that, as a general rule, we will close the construction sites to volunteers if the weather is under 25 degrees or over 85 degrees. We also know that it's not so easy to decide what 25 degrees really is; the sun, windchill, working inside vs outside, and time of the day all factor into this decision. The same goes for summer weather; the construction site hitting 86 degrees at 2 PM while painting inside an air-conditioned house differs from shingling all day in the sun. The site supervisor will monitor the situation and make decisions to the best of their knowledge. We want to remind you that you are encouraged to cancel for the day if you feel it’s too hot or cold. Please remove yourself from the shift waitlist via Habitat Connect. Your health and safety come first; you are your best advocate!
Get Connected Icon Requires: CORI/ Background Check Form
Get Connected Icon Requires: Annual Waiver

Location

Get Connected Icon 2254 Old Kings Highway
Wellfleet, MA  02667

Shifts

Begins Duration Open Spots Respond
Sat Sep 6, 2025 @ 7:45am
to 3:15pm 		7.50 hours 0 of 1
Tue Sep 9, 2025 @ 7:45am
to 3:15pm 		7.50 hours 0 of 1
Tue Sep 16, 2025 @ 7:45am
to 3:15pm 		7.50 hours 0 of 1
Sat Sep 20, 2025 @ 7:45am
to 3:15pm 		7.50 hours 0 of 1
Tue Sep 23, 2025 @ 7:45am
to 3:15pm 		7.50 hours 0 of 1
Sat Sep 27, 2025 @ 7:45am
to 3:15pm 		7.50 hours 0 of 1
Tue Sep 30, 2025 @ 7:45am
to 3:15pm 		7.50 hours 0 of 1
Sat Oct 4, 2025 @ 7:45am
to 3:15pm 		7.50 hours 0 of 1
Tue Oct 7, 2025 @ 7:45am
to 3:15pm 		7.50 hours 0 of 1
Sat Oct 11, 2025 @ 7:45am
to 3:15pm 		7.50 hours 0 of 1
Tue Oct 14, 2025 @ 7:45am
to 3:15pm 		7.50 hours 0 of 1
Sat Oct 18, 2025 @ 7:45am
to 3:15pm 		7.50 hours 0 of 1
Tue Oct 21, 2025 @ 7:45am
to 3:15pm 		7.50 hours 0 of 1
Sat Oct 25, 2025 @ 7:45am
to 3:15pm 		7.50 hours 0 of 1
Tue Oct 28, 2025 @ 7:45am
to 3:15pm 		7.50 hours 0 of 1
Sat Nov 1, 2025 @ 7:45am
to 3:15pm 		7.50 hours 0 of 1