Construction
Individuals
Volunteers range from students to retirees, skilled trades people to weekend do-it-yourselfers, church and synagogue members to colleagues and co-workers from large and small businesses. The common thread is the desire to take part in something big – to help build affordable homes for qualified low-income families.
Groups
If you are interested in arranging a group build please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Pat Sisti for more information (973) 595-6868 xt. 106 or email pat@patersonhabitat.org
Age Restrictions
All volunteers must be at least 16 years old. No one under the age of 16 will be allowed at the construction site for safety and liability reasons. Volunteers ages 16 & 17 must come with an adult (21 or older) or a supervised group and will have some work restrictions.
Volunteer Waiver
Everyone who wishes to volunteer must fill out a volunteer waiver. A waiver must be signed for each visit. Waivers are available here and are also available during check-in on your scheduled build day. Please view this safety video before joining us on the construction site.
Typical Workday
| Arrival at the construction office - 146 North 1st Street, Paterson (directions to office) | 7:45 a.m. |
| Workday begins | 8:00 a.m. |
| Break (coffee truck comes by site) | 10:00 a.m. |
| Lunch (bring your own) | 12:00 p.m. |
| Stop work - clean up, tool collection, sign out | 3:30 p.m. |
| Departure | 4:00 p.m. |






