Help us build more homes for our Nashville neighbors

"…Helping families help themselves purchase a home, I think that's a wonderful concept."
–David Ingram, Ingram Entertainment Inc.

HomeStore Volunteer Opportunities

Retail

Do you enjoy interacting with others, staying busy and getting first dibs on great sale items? Then the Habitat HomeStore is the place for you. The Habitat HomeStores are retail stores operated by Nashville Area Habitat to provide a new source of funding to build Habitat homes. The HomeStores sell new and used home-related items at generous discounts to the public. Proceeds are used to construct more Habitat homes.

Top Three Reasons to Become a HomeStore Volunteer

Help Nashville families purchase a home
The HomeStores are retail stores operated by Nashville Area Habitat to provide a new source of funding to build more Habitat homes. You'll find quality new and resale home-related items that are available at generous discounts to the public.
Flexibility
HomeStores are open Monday through Saturday (closed Sunday). Most volunteers spend three to four hours at a time with us. Year-round, short notice, mornings or afternoons, your help is always appreciated.
The HomeStore operation helps us build better lives.
Since opening in 2004, the HomeStores have funded five homes for Nashville area families.

FAQ for HomeStore Volunteers

Who shops at the HomeStores?: The general public! The Habitat HomeStores are open to everyone and are frequented by decorators, builders, and home improvement enthusiasts! Our HomeStores offer quality merchandise at great prices including furniture, cabinets, housewares, hardware, doors, windows, appliances and architectural antiques.

What will I do as a HomeStore volunteer?: Have fun and learn about the retail business! You'll work alongside our full-time staff and a variety of volunteers from the community. Tasks include: assisting customers, merchandising, helping load/unload vehicles, answering phones/returning calls, sorting/organizing/pricing donated items, and unloading donation trucks. We are always looking for people with appliance and furniture repair experience! The diversity in our volunteers and staff gives the HomeStores an atmosphere that is both laid-back and fun!

Are there any special requirements to be a HomeStore volunteer?: Friendly and hardworking volunteers are simply the best! It is extremely helpful if you can lift 50 pounds or more and/or are comfortable standing, stooping, kneeling and walking a lot.

Can groups volunteer?: YES! Groups up to 10 people can volunteer at our HomeStores and must be scheduled in advance. Groups are asked to volunteer between 3 to 5 hours. Sometimes we may need to split up your group between the two stores.

Do I need to sign up ahead of time?: YES! You'll go through a short orientation on your first day. After you've come a few times, we can set a schedule together and you can start coming on your own. Be sure to always sign in and out each time you volunteer.

Is there a minimum age to be a HomeStore volunteer?: YES! A person must generally be 18 years of age or older to volunteer at the Habitat HomeStores. In some cases, exceptions may be made ahead of time for 16 and 17 year olds.