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Site Host Orientation

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Long Beach, CA
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  • Details

    Start Date:
    June 25, 2026, 7:15 AM PDT
    End Date:
    June 24, 2027, 9:00 AM PDT
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Housing & Homelessness
    Age Requirement:
    16+

    Description

    Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (Habitat LA) is looking for site hosts to greet volunteers each morning on the construction site. By joining this core volunteer program, site hosts are responsible for welcoming all guests, checking in volunteers, and making sure our sites are clean and organized. Habitat LA is seeking volunteers that can dedicate two days per month from 7:15 am - 9:00 am*, Wednesday through Saturday. This is a first shift orientation to learn how site hosts are utilized during a full build day.

    *Site Hosts are welcome to stay on-site for the remainder of the day after their shift ends.

    LOCATION: Long Beach, CA (exact address will be emailed to you once you register).

    PARKING

    A parking lot is available for volunteers to park in located at: 5701 Orange Ave, Long Beach, CA 90805. Please use the designated parking lot to alleviate parking congestion for the residents of the neighborhood. Please keep all valuables out of plain sight and either at home or in your trunk. Volunteers are not permitted to park on the build site.

    SCHEDULE

    • 7:15 am – Check-In, Safety Briefing, and Assignment of Tasks
    • 8:30 am – Program Orientation
    • 9:00 am Dismissal

    What to Bring:

    • A smile!
    • Water bottle
    • Clothes you don't mind getting dirty in!
    • Sturdy, close-toed shoes

    Requirements:

    • Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds.
    • All volunteers must be at least 16 years of age.
    • Volunteers ages 16 and 17 must have a parent or guardian sign the minor’s release and waiver of liability form and bring it to the construction site on the workday.

    Location

    On-site

    Orange Ave Development

    Long Beach, CA, USA

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Please create an account on VolunteerHub and register for an open orientation. If there are no open events, please contact dwong@habitatla.org to schedule an orientation.

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