Volunteer and Learn

Build community. Learn together. Stay involved.

Continue your journey with Twin Cities Habitat as a homeowner! Through the Volunteer and Learn program, you can learn how to maintain your home, reach your next financial goal, volunteer on site and gain new skills, create your own projects, participate in exclusive events, and more. The best part? You can connect with homeowners just like you!

What to Expect

Ready to roll up your sleeves? We offer a variety of opportunities, from on-site build days to workshops and more. Learn skills that will help any homeowner.

Skill Builder Days

Site supervisors will guide groups through demonstrations of different homebuilding skills. This may include insulation, drywall, trim, flooring, and painting. During the build, you may have the opportunity for hands-on practice!

Seasonal tasks may include (but are not limited to) the following:

Fall and Winter: Rough-in, finishing work, and painting
Spring and Summer: Framing, siding, scaffold setup, windows, and doors

Please note: Tasks may vary.

Learn Together

Meet in a Habitat classroom or partner site to learn a skill from experts in the community. Classes will focus on a variety of topics including personal finance, home mechanicals, working in Home Owners Associations, and more.

Build Community

Join in Habitat-sponsored events to advance our mission and celebrate success. Enjoy bi-annual Homeowner Celebrations, Habitat on the Hill, the Carter Work Project, and the Hard Hat & Black Tie gala, just to name a few.

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Hard Hat & Black Tie Gala

Saturday, April 27, 2024
The Depot - Minneapolis

Hard Hat & Black Tie is Twin Cities Habitat’s annual premiere gala that raises funds to create, preserve, and promote affordable homeownership and advance racial equity in housing.

Home impacts every area of a family’s life—health, safety, education outcomes, and financial opportunity. And the impact grows with each generation. Join us to create real, positive change in our community.

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MN Tool Library Tour - Minneapolis

Tuesday, May 7, 2024
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Tour the Minneapolis location of the MN Tool Library and learn how to use some common tools. Learn about memberships as well as classes available for homeowners.

MN Tool Library Tour - St. Paul

Wednesday, May 8, 2024
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Tour the St. Paul location of the MN Tool Library and learn how to use some common tools. Learn about memberships as well as classes available for homeowners.

Spring Home Celebration

Saturday, May 18, 2024
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Harrison Recreation Center
503 N Irving Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55405

Join us for a fun and interactive event, celebrating the joys of homeownership! We're celebrating all homeowners who closed since 2022 and the contributions of our amazing volunteers, donors, and sponsors.

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HOA IQ Power-Up

Saturday, June 1, 2024
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Twin Cities Habitat Office
1954 University Ave W, St. Paul, MN 55104

Do you live in a home that's part of a homeowner's association (HOA)? Learn more about HOAs, serving on your association's board, and making the most out of your membership.