Become a Volunteer Leader
At Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis, volunteer leadership plays a critical role in our mission. As a Volunteer Leader, you’ll help guide and support other volunteers while contributing to the construction of homes that will change lives. Whether you’re a Blue Hat or a Green Hat, your leadership helps us build strong, stable communities.
Green Hats: Build Site Leaders
Green Hats are our Build Site Leaders, the key volunteers who help direct the flow of work on the construction site. If you're ready to take on more responsibility and guide fellow volunteers, this is a great way to have a direct impact on building affordable homes.
What Green Hats Do:
- Lead teams of volunteers during construction tasks such as framing, building cabinets, and painting.
- Ensure safety guidelines are followed and provide necessary equipment and instructions.
- Provide direction and guidance to new and returning volunteers, answering questions and helping to build confidence on the site.
- Help ensure that each volunteer feels supported, valued, and has a rewarding experience.
- Assist Habitat staff and contractors with overseeing the daily construction schedule and project goals.
Blue Hats: ReStore Volunteer Leaders
Blue Hats are Volunteer Leaders at our ReStore, where we sell donated furniture, appliances, and building materials to fund Habitat’s mission. As a Blue Hat, you’ll be instrumental in ensuring that the ReStore runs smoothly, helping manage operations, and guiding volunteers who work on the sales floor and with donations.
What Blue Hats Do:
- Lead and assist volunteers in the ReStore, ensuring a smooth and efficient operation.
- Help organize and sort donations, ensuring that items are priced, displayed, and ready for sale.
- Ensure the safety of volunteers and customers by maintaining a clean and organized store.
- Provide direction to volunteers, guiding them through their tasks, answering questions, and making sure they’re having a great experience.
- Support ReStore staff with inventory, customer service, and special projects.
How to Become a Green Hat or Blue Hat
Volunteer Regularly:
Start by volunteering with Habitat for Humanity regularly, whether on the build site or at the ReStore.
Complete Leadership Training:
Both Blue Hats and Green Hats must attend leadership training sessions to prepare for their roles.
Shadow a Volunteer Leader:
Your final step is to shadow an active volunteer leader. Upon completion, you will join our team as a Blue Hat or Green Hat leader!
Join Us Today!
Being a Green Hat or Blue Hat is a rewarding way to take your volunteer experience to the next level. As a leader, you’ll have a direct impact on the success of our builds and ReStore, all while helping us work toward our mission of building affordable homes, communities, and hope in the 901.
