Volunteer

Volunteer together and rebuild your community

Every volunteer, contributor, and donor helps Rebuilding Together make a meaningful impact.

The Rebuilding Together North Suburban Chicago network is comprised of referring partners, donors, house captains, skilled and unskilled volunteers, tradespeople and contractors who make our work possible. As we continue our ongoing work, we are grateful for the funding and volunteers that enable us to meet as many of these demands as possible.

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Become a [Re]builder
and volunteer with us!

Give back to help build a better tomorrow for our neighbors in need of essential home repairs. If you are interested in sharing your time, talent, and passion to help improve the living conditions of low-income homeowners in our community, volunteer with us! Connect with other community members, have fun, and even gain some new skills along the way.

Make an impact on your neighbor’s home and life

Volunteering changes the lives of low-income homeowners across North Suburban Chicago. In America, nearly 2.6 million people live in unsafe and unstable homes, with many even struggling to remain in their homes. Each year we perform repairs on over 50 homes with 250+ volunteers who donate countless hours to help seniors, persons with disabilities, veterans, and families.

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Contractor Volunteer

Join our team of skilled contractors and DIY enthusiasts.

If you have experience in carpentry, plumbing, landscaping, or other trade skills, we welcome you to join our team of volunteers. Our flexible scheduling accommodates your availability, and we provide all necessary materials. Join us in making a difference in our community today.

Corporate Volunteer

We partner and rebuild with local businesses and organizations.

Through collaborative efforts with local businesses and organizations, we maximize our life-changing impact on homeowners in need. Alongside their generous contributions and dedicated volunteers, we can extend our reach further and accomplish so much more.

Goodwill Volunteer

Making a difference with willing hearts and helping hands

Our goodwill volunteers are essential members of our team, offering their time and energy to support our mission. While they may not have specialized trade skills, their willingness to lend a hand is invaluable, demonstrating that a willingness to help is a skill in itself. Together, we build brighter futures

Frequently asked questions

We’re here to help.

Rebuilding North Suburban Chicago serves low income applicants, veterans, persons with disabilities, and families with children.
Applicants must own the homes, be current on their property taxes and homeowners insurance, and meet our specified household income requirements.
You will be asked to include information about your total household income, including current employment or Social Security and/or pension benefits. You will also be asked to describe the condition of your home, the top three concerns you would like us to address with repairs, and the names and birthdates of each resident in the home.
After a comprehensive inspection, our board of directors will select projects based on need and available resources. Applications are processed year-round and home inspections are scheduled by our house captains based on homeowner availability.
Our concerns are with the safety, health and independence of each homeowner and the people living in the home. Repairs are done safely and compliant with applicable codes. Roofs, sewer and foundations are not typically within our scope of work. As such, the repairs that we typically complete include the following: Painting
Flooring, Electrical, Plumbing, Accessibility, HVAC, and Windows.
All repairs are FREE for eligible homeowners-including labor and materials.
You may apply for help year-round. Please note, however, that in order to qualify as one of our special Rebuilding Day projects which occur on or around the last Saturday in April every year, applications must be received by January 15th of that year, unless otherwise extended.
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Enhancing the structural integrity of a home. We are a not for profit tax exempt organization which provides home repairs and to those in need at no cost to the homeowners we serve. We have operated for more than 20 years and are one of about 150 affiliates of the national organization, Rebuilding Together.

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