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Help Build New Homes in Hillsdale

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[April 8, 2026]


On April 1, Habitat for Humanity project manager Leigh Armstrong told the Hillsdale Neighborhood Association about upcoming volunteer opportunities at Gooseberry Trails.


Following three years of permitting and infrastructure work, the project is about to enter the "vertical" phase of construction—building the actual homes.


When completed, Gooseberry Trails will offer 52 attached 2-5 bedroom homes that will be available for purchase by qualified buyers wtih an average income of $40,000 a year. The new homes will sit on land formerly owned by the Greater Portland Bible Church on SW Capitol Hill Road.


For information on construction crew volunteer opportunities, sign up for the interest list here. No experience necessary, training will be provided.


Responsibilities:

  • Working on construction-related tasks with other volunteers

  • Following all safety guidelines

  • Reporting directly to the Habitat Portland Region staff at the site


Training and Support:

  • Volunteers receive direction and support from Habitat construction staff and Construction Core Volunteers on site

  • Habitat Portland Region will provide all the tools and supplies needed for a build

  • After 6-8 shifts and a staff recommendation, opportunity to move to become a Construction Core volunteer to have access to more shifts and additional volunteer perks


Expectations:

  • Time Commitment: Volunteers must be able to commit to the entire shift (8:30am-3:00pm).

  • Age requirement: Must be at least 16 years old, some limitations apply for 16- and 17-year-olds. Not all sites will have youth opportunities.

  • Qualifications: Volunteers must sign a Release and Waiver of Liability online before coming to site, agree to the equity statement, and the volunteer manual

  • Clothing Requirement: Volunteers are required to wear closed-toed sturdy shoes and comfortable clothing that can get dirty, including with paint.

  • Items to Bring: Volunteers bring their own water bottle and lunch.


For more information and to sign up for the interest form, go to https://volunteer.habitatportlandregion.org/need/detail/?need_id=1165852.

Have you volunteered to build a house?


 
 
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