Volunteer Group Opportunities

Y'all come serve with us!

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We are currently scheduling volunteers to serve with us this year! Opportunities are available year-round, including Spring Break (2024), Summer Volunteer Season (2024), Fall Break (2024), and the Ultimate House Raising Challenge (please consult our Volunteer Coordinator for details).

Due to the extraordinary needs of our community, especially after the 2022 floods, we have had to double our production – that means we need YOU! Volunteers help us speed construction and cut back on labor costs, which helps make new homes and home repairs even more affordable for the low-income families and flood survivors we serve.

We welcome volunteers from all over Kentucky and from across the country. This includes, but is not limited to, College Mission Trips, Youth Mission Trips, Church Groups/Missions, Corporate Groups/Retreats, and Older Adult Groups/Missions. We also love having volunteer teams from local civic groups, businesses, churches, schools, and more! If your heart is willing and eager to serve, the families of Eastern Kentucky need you.

HDA’s new home construction and home repair projects are completed by our staff carpenters with local subcontractors, and we utilize volunteer labor for several key tasks, including:

New Home Construction

Subflooring & Framing
Roofing
Siding
Flooring & Trim
Insulating
Building Steps & Porches
Digging Footers / Laying Block
Painting
Site Development (grading, digging drains, landscaping, etc.)

Home Repair Projects

Home Rehabilitation/"Rehab"
Roof Replacement
Replacing Porches and Building Wheelchair Ramps
Bathroom Replacement
Installing New Flooring & Siding
Installing New Windows & Doors
Repairing Steps & Handrails
Widening Doorways & Installing Grab Bars
Interior & Exterior Painting

Locations

Volunteers work at sites throughout Breathitt, Knott, Leslie, and Perry Counties in East Kentucky. These counties are listed as “distressed” by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) and have some of the highest poverty rates in the nation. Most of our worksites are in remote areas, in mountain hollows, and on reclaimed mine lands. We also have worksites within the city limits of four mountain towns: Hazard, Hindman, Hyden, and Jackson.

Flood recovery efforts are ongoing. Projects are in the 3 hardest-hit counties we serve: Breathitt, Knott, and Perry.

Ongoing COVID-19 Precautions COVID-19 is here to stay, and like the flu or other illnesses, you should do what you can to protect yourself and others from spreading the virus. Since much of our work occurs outdoors, you are not required to wear a mask. When indoors (making repairs or doing interior work for New Home Construction), it is up to the individual as to whether he or she wears a mask or not. Most local businesses and restaurants in our area do not require being masked, but again, if you feel you need to wear one, please do! We do ask that you strongly consider being vaccinated prior to making the trip to Eastern Kentucky.

Requirements & Reminders

Ages 14 & Up Preferred (Children younger than 14 are welcome to come along, but they must be accompanied and supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.)
No construction experience necessary
Size of volunteer work crews is generally 5-7 people per worksite - we prefer to have smaller group sizes on our worksites so that every person has a job to do and for safety during the construction process.
Large groups typically include 10-50 individuals (capped at 55) serving for 1 week. Depending on the size of your group, you may be split into teams of 5-7 and sent to various worksites throughout our service area. Occasionally, and if a project allows, a group of 4-8 individuals may work together at the same site. If a large group prefers to work at the same site (or adjoining sites, if available), the group will be split into groups of 5-10 and will work in shifts.
Must provide your own transportation - cars and/or vans preferred; school buses are not allowed
Must submit all necessary forms and fees prior to beginning work

Service Dates

Volunteers are needed year-round. Please select the dates on which you wish to serve! Available dates are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.

State & National Volunteer Groups arrive on Sunday afternoon; final work day is on Thursday of each week; groups get Friday as a free day. Our staff will match you to the project most appropriate for your group size and interests.

Local Volunteers are invited to serve at anytime during the year but especially during our annual volunteer & fundraising events. Workdays are Monday-Friday. Local volunteers do not serve on Saturdays, unless it's during Community House Raising; however, if requested in time, some weekends might be available. Individuals and Groups pick their own start times and end times and can serve for a day, multiple days, or a whole week (M-F), depending on our needs and the size of the project.

Please contact us to find out more about our projects and volunteer opportunities!

Jane Rose “Janie” Britton – Volunteer & Community Coordinator: 606-436-0497 or email Jane Rose

Please fill out this contact form and let us know what kind of help you need. A member of our staff will contact you ASAP.

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Are you a survivor of the July 2022 East Kentucky flood? If your home was damaged and you are in need of repairs, please contact us. If you lost your home to the flood and/or are hoping to rebuild, please get in touch. We may be able to help you!

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Please note that HDA only serves these counties in East Kentucky. You must already live in one of these counties or be willing to live in one of them.

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Volunteer Group Opportunities

Y'all come serve with us!

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Click Here to Sign Up to Serve in HDA's Volunteer Program!

HDA’s new home construction and home repair projects are completed by our staff carpenters with local subcontractors, and we utilize volunteer labor for several key tasks, including:

New Home Construction

Home Repair Projects

Locations

Requirements & Reminders

Service Dates

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