Young Professionals Network Community Involvement Day – October 2026 (Raleigh Chamber of Commerce)

This event is open only to Young Professionals Network members. To become a member, please email Mimi Miller.

Give Back at Our Bi-Annual Community Involvement Day

Join fellow Young Professionals Network (YPN) members for a day of service with Habitat for Humanity Greater Raleigh. Together, we'll work alongside Habitat staff, volunteers, and future homeowners to help build safe, affordable housing right here in our community.

You don't need construction experience—just a willingness to learn, lend a hand, and be part of something meaningful. Habitat volunteers often say they come expecting to build a house but leave having built friendships, gained new skills, and experienced the power of working toward a shared purpose. Every hammer swung and wall raised helps create the foundation for a family's future while strengthening our own connection to the community. Whether you've volunteered on a build site before or this is your first time picking up a tool, this is an opportunity to step outside your daily routine, work alongside fellow members, and make a lasting impact!

Agenda

• 7:40 a.m. - Meet at Greater Raleigh Chamber to Carpool to Build Site
• 8 - 8:10 a.m. - Volunteer Check-In and Registration (Please arrive promptly so we can begin on time! For safety reasons, late arrivals may be turned away.)
• 8:15 a.m. - Volunteer Orientation and Safety Overview, Tasks Assigned, Workday Begins
• 11:30 a.m. - Noon - Lunch Break (Lunch is not provided.)
• 3 - 3:30 p.m. - Site Cleanup

What To Wear

Wear good work shoes – boots are best, sturdy sneakers are fine. No sandals, open-toed or open-heeled shoes, or light canvas-type shoes. Wear clothes that can get dirty. Avoid loose-fitting or baggy clothes. Dress according to the weather! Have a good hat and an extra shirt on hot days and dress in warm clothes and layers on cold days. Sunscreen is essential for most days in March through October.

For more information, please visit the Habitat For Humanity FAQ page

RSVP by October 1

To participate, you must also register with Habitat For Humanity here. Registrants who do not fill out the form by October 1 may be turned away on build day.

Questions?

For questions on content, call 919.664.7090 or email Mimi Miller.
For registration questions, call 919.664.7033 or email Alea Morales.

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