Student & Youth Volunteering

Be the next generation of affordable housing advocates.

Habitat clubs and chapters

Across the country, high school and college students partner with Habitat for Humanity by forming campus clubs and chapters that advocate, fundraise, and volunteer with local Habitat for Humanity affiliates. Clubs and chapters plug into Habitat run activities as well as their own activities such as awareness activities on campus.

Here in Monroe County, we have seven active clubs and chapters:



• Pittsford-Mendon High School
• Brighton High School
• McQuaid Jesuit High School
• University of Rochester
• Rochester Institute of Technology
• Nazareth College
• The College at Brockport, State University of New York​

​Start a club or chapter:

• Clubs and chapters are very similar, but there are a few differences. We'll discuss which makes the most sense for your group.
• Both are generally student run, with adult support from teachers, parents, and other community leaders.
• In addition to high schools and colleges, we are also looking to partner with community, neighborhood, faith, and other youth groups.
• To start a club or chapter, email volunteering@rochesterhabitat.org

Age restrictions

Greater Rochester Habitat does not have age restriction or permission form requirements for students to participate in a club or chapter. However, there are age restrictions and permission forms required before a student can volunteer on our construction or ReStore sites.

Youth Construction: 16-17 year-old volunteers can build with us only after submitting a parental permission form. No one under the age of 16 is allowed on our construction sites.

Youth ReStore: 16-17 year-old volunteers can work at Habitat ReStore only after submitting a parental permission form.