Student Engagement Program
Whatever Your Experience Or Skillset, There Is A Place For You To Volunteer At Habitat.
Habitat-NCG’s Student Engagement program engages high school students in North Fulton, Cherokee, Forsyth, and Dawson Counties. Student Engagement mobilizes young people to assist with sponsoring and building a house each year. Through Student Engagement, students gain a better understanding of housing needs in their community. All students have the opportunity to engage in fundraising, education, and advocacy activities, and those over 16 are eligible to assist with home construction.
The Four Elements Of Student Engagement
- Education
- Advocacy
- Volunteering
- Fundraising
How do Student Engagement groups raise money to build houses?
There are several different ways to raise money, from running a car wash, to organizing a putt-putt tournament, to writing grant applications.
Check out a new way to help your high school Habitat club raise funds to build a Habitat home! It’s easy and fun! Your Club’s president should simply click the button on the blue banner below, set up their personal page then set up the high school team page. Tell us your “Why”, upload pictures and share with your friends, family, and fellow students!
I’m 16 or older. Can I help build a Habitat house?
Yes! You can participate in almost all aspects of construction of a Habitat for Humanity home. You are required to have your guardian sign this waiver and turn in at sign in on the construction site.
I’m younger than 16. Can I help build a Habitat house?
There are several ways you can participate; you can raise funds, advocate, reach out to involve your community, and help plan events. You can also participate in Host Teams on the build site. While you are not allowed to participate in active construction, you can help with volunteer hospitality. Click here for the Host Team agreement.
This sounds great! How do I join Student Engagement?
If you live in North Fulton, Forsyth, Cherokee, or Dawson Counties, Habitat for Humanity-North Central Georgia is your local affiliate. Habitat-NCG’s Student Engagement program is organized through high school campus chapters and clubs that plan and implement their own fundraising, education, and advocacy activities. Our Student Engagement program currently includes the following schools: Alpharetta High School, Blessed Trinity Catholic School, Cambridge High School, Centennial High School, Cherokee High School, Creekview High School, Denmark, East Forsyth, North Forsyth High School, South Forsyth High School, Forsyth Central, Etowah Eagle Svc, Connection, Fellowship Christian School, Johns Creek High School, Johnson Ferry Christian School, Lambert High School, North Springs High School, Northview High School, Northview NHS, Milton NHS, Milton Beta Club, Lambert, Roswell High School, Woodstock High School, and Sequoyah High School.
To get involved in Student Engagement, please join your high school’s club or campus chapter. Don’t have one? Start one! Starting a club is a great way for you and your peers to deepen your involvement with Habitat, develop leadership skills, engage more students in our work, and build camaraderie with other students who share an interest in affordable housing. For more information about Student Engagement or how to start a club at your school, please email info@habitat-ncg.org.
Get Involved
Join our Student Engagement Program and set up your fundraising page here.
