Youth Programs
Youth Service Saturday
A program for youth to learn about Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake’s exciting work and participate in fun activities that support our mission!
This exciting program is designed for youth ages 5-15 and educates participants about helping families in need to build simple, decent, and affordable homes.
The event takes place at the Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake office and is free with a suggested donation of a new paintbrush, paint roller, painter’s tape, permanent marker, tape measure, Home Depot or Lowe's gift card.
Youth United
A student-led coalition supporting Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake’s mission that combines the strengths, talents, and the resources of our school communities by jointly participating in construction projects, advocating for housing issues, and creatively raising money to reach the goal of decent and affordable housing for everyone in the Anne Arundel County/Baltimore region.
Youth Partnership Opportunities
For more information involving individual youth ages 5- 25, school clubs, faith- based youth programs, community groups, and university clubs please contact Jessica Drake, Youth Engagement Coordinator at (410) 366-1250 ext. 133 or email jdrake@habitatchesapeake.org.
Youth Policy
Volunteers ages 16 and 17 must be accompanied by a person who is 21 years of age or older and must abide by all aspects of Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake’s Youth Policy. Chaperones may oversee up to four students at a time. Volunteers under the age of 16 are not permitted on active construction sites.
