ReStore Volunteering

Volunteer at one of our Habitat for Humanity ReStores.

Habitat ReStore basics

Habitat for Humanity ReStores are nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers that sell new and gently used furniture, appliances, building materials and more to the public at a fraction of the retail price. Each donated item keeps quality and usable items out of the landfill, and each item sold is a great deal for our customers that generates money to further our mission.

Be flexible and prepared to work. We ask volunteers to be flexible and prepared for a good day's work, no matter the task. This may include assisting with: customer service, donation pick-ups, unloading and cleaning donations, organizing store shelves and displays, retail housekeeping and cleaning (including storefront and parking lot), and more. Ability to lift 20+ pounds is very helpful for most ReStore volunteering, but there are opportunities that do not require lifting.


Age restriction: Must be 16 or older. 16-17 year-old volunteers can work at Habitat ReStore only after submitting a parental permission form.


Schedule: Volunteer shifts at ReStore are generally available Monday through Saturday. Morning and afternoon shifts of three hours each are available; and a volunteer can sign-up for both shifts on one day if they prefer. Volunteers must be available for the entire shift. Saturdays are the most requested day, so if you can make it on a weekday, please choose that first. Volunteer teams (listed below) may work different schedules.


Attire: ReStore volunteering includes a warehouse and some truck unloading so be prepared to get dirty. You may also be going between inside and outside, so dress for the weather. sneakers or closed toed shoes are required. Jeans are recommended and any shorts must be knee length. 


Weather: We work year-round as long as conditions are safe.


​Meetup location: We have three Habitat ReStore locations. You can choose your location when you sign-up.

Ready to volunteer at one of our ReStores?

ReStore teams

Volunteer teams give you the opportunity to work closely with others, build your skills and networks, and help us work more effectively towards our vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live.

The following are our current, public ReStore teams:


  • ReStore reception team: Tasks include greeting customers, answering phones, answering questions, and scheduling donation pick-ups. Semi-regular schedule and excellent customer service required, training provided.
  • ReStore logistics team: Tasks include traveling with a ReStore staff driver to pick up donated items, interacting with donors, loading and unloading large donations. Semi-regular schedule, excellent customer service, and ability to lift 20+ pounds required; training provided.
  • ReStore deconstruction team: Tasked with disassembling donated kitchen cabinets and major appliances from a donors home or business. Semi-regular schedule, excellent customer service, ability to lift 20+ pounds, and experience with hand and power tools required.



To join one of these teams, email volunteering@GRHabitat.org.

3040 County Road 10

Canandaigua, NY 14424

(585) 396-3040


Store Hours:
Wed-Sat 10am-5pm, Closed Sun, Mon, Tue

1900 Empire Blvd
Webster, NY 14580


Store Hours:
Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat. 9am-5pm

Closed Sunday

2199 E Henrietta Road

Rochester, NY 14623

(585) 444-9588


Store Hours:
Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Closed Sunday

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