Do More with Your Summer

Are you a student? Are you looking for a meaningful opportunity that will impact your community? 

We invite you to join Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City ReStores’ Youth Summer of Service program in building strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter in the Kansas City metro.

With the help of volunteers like you, ReStore can effectively support Habitat KC in its efforts to build a world where everyone has a decent place to live. ReStore profits support our work to empower citizens and neighborhoods through affordable housing solutions.

There are 13,000 people waiting for affordable housing in the Kansas City area. Will you join us in enriching the lives of Kansas City families today?

Ways you can help:

Greet and assist customers

Promote the Habitat mission

Assist ReStore staff

Assemble furniture, test appliances

Clean and Organize the Store

Process paint

Ready to sign up?

The 2022 session begins June 6 and will run through August 27. All volunteers must be between the ages of 16 and 22 years old. Opportunities are available at all five Habitat KC ReStore locations.

Use the buttons below to make your individual reservation. If you are under 18, please ask your parent or guardian to complete the parental authorization form in addition to the Youth Summer of Service sign-up form. 

If you would like to make a volunteer group reservation, please click here. Bring a friend, family member, sports team, or a small group from your church’s youth group, the more the merrier.

Have questions? Contact Ken Strickland at volunteer@habitatkc.org or call (816) 231-6889 choose # for the directory or use his extension 3205.

Reason to join Habitat KC’s Youth Summer of Service

Boost your admissions applications – service is a key component

Shows the ability to manage time

Earn community service hours

Fulfill scholarship requirements

Gives back to the community

Encourages a positive self-image

Helps to build a strong work ethic

Shows responsibility to future employers

Flexible hours – choose as many or as few shifts as you want

Invite a friend or family member and volunteer together