How You

Can Help

Ways You Can Support Our Mission

You can help provide affordable housing for low-income families in several ways:

  • Donate Materials – Give new or gently used items to our ReStore.

  • Shop at ReStore – Every purchase helps fund Habitat projects.

  • Volunteer Your Time – Join us at our construction site or in the ReStore.

  • Make a Financial Donation – Support Idaho Panhandle Habitat for Humanity directly.

  • Shop Online with Amazon Smile – When you shop at Amazon Smile, 0.5% of your purchase will be donated back to our Habitat affiliate. Simply sign in with your Amazon account and shop as usual.

  • Establish a Charitable Fund – Create a lasting impact by setting up a charitable fund to support our work.

Volunteer with Us

We welcome individuals, faith groups, and businesses to join us in making a difference. By volunteering, you play a vital role in helping families achieve their dream of homeownership.

Where You Can Volunteer

  • Construction Site – No experience needed! Volunteers are always needed for ongoing Habitat building projects.

  • ReStore – Support our mission by helping in our ReStore.

Age Requirements & Waivers

  • All volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

  • Waivers are required for everyone on the worksite:

    • Adults (18+) can sign on-site.

    • Youth (under 18) must have a waiver signed by both the volunteer and a parent/legal guardian. Youth waiver forms are available on-site.

Safety & Task Guidelines

  • 18+: May use power tools.

  • Ages 14–15: May help with painting, landscaping, trash pickup, moving dirt, serving lunches, etc. They may not perform general carpentry.

  • Ages 16–17: May assist with general carpentry tasks (e.g., hammering, insulation). They may not do excavation, demolition, roofing, work above 6 feet, or use power tools.

Safety Requirements

  • All youth must wear proper safety equipment for their assigned tasks.

  • All volunteers, regardless of age, must wear appropriate clothing, including thick-soled, closed-toed shoes.

The organization also partners with local businesses, donors, and civic groups to expand its impact. These collaborations help increase access to affordable housing across North Idaho.
Volunteers are essential to the success of Habitat for Humanity in Sandpoint, Idaho. Individuals, businesses, and community groups can get involved through home builds, fundraising events, and outreach efforts.

Shop at Our ReStore

When you shop at our ReStore, you’re helping build homes! All net proceeds directly support the construction of Habitat homes in our community.

Volunteer at Our ReStore

Your time and talents make a big difference. We’re currently looking for:

  • Driver Assistants (Tuesdays) – Help pick up donations.

  • Customer Service Representatives (Wednesdays–Saturdays) – Assist customers with purchases during ReStore hours.

For both positions, volunteers should be friendly, courteous, and comfortable moving heavy items with hand trucks, dollies, and pallet jacks. Training is provided.

Join Our Board

We’re growing—and we need strong leaders to guide our organization into the future. Board meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every month at 5:00 PM at the ReStore, 1519 Baldy Park Road. Meetings are open to the public—come see how you can contribute your skills and energy to our mission!

Make a Financial Gift

Our biggest challenge is raising the funds needed to build homes. You can help by making a donation to Idaho Panhandle Habitat for Humanity. We rely on generous support from individuals, faith groups, local businesses, and ReStore sales to keep building hope.

Donations can be sent to:

Idaho Panhandle Habitat for Humanity
P.O. Box 1191
Sandpoint, ID 83864

Donations can also be made through PayPal

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