Saint Olaf parishioners work with Habitat for Humanity to construct, paint and fix-up area homes for families in need.
In 2002–2007, Saint Olaf volunteers partnered with Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity, and other downtown congregations, to build numerous homes in North Minneapolis and Heritage Park, a mixed income housing development off Highway 55 near I-94. In 2009, the Saint Olaf ministry transitioned to work with A Brush with Kindness. For many years members of Saint Olaf have participated in the Habitat’s Brush with Kindness program. This effort assisted homeowners with maintenance and upkeep like scraping, painting, and minor home repairs.
How You Can Help
This year's volunteer opportunity for members of Saint Olaf will be at a Brush With Kindness site:
Dates: Thursday, August 14 & Friday,
August 15, 2025
Time: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Location: 8136 16th Ave S,
Bloomington
Build
Type: A Brush with
Kindness
Maximum
Number of Volunteers Allowed: 6
per day
Online Registration and Waiver- SIGN UP HERE!
Online Registration and Waiver- SIGN UP HERE! Please share out this individualized, sign-up link with
your group: https://tchabitat.volunteerhub.com/vv2/lp/stolafcatholic.
All
volunteers should create or log into their VolunteerHub
account, click “sign-up” and sign our waiver before your Build Day. Volunteers
who arrive without prior registration may not be able to volunteer
Volunteer Guidelines: Here’s
a quick rundown of essential Volunteer Guidelines to ensure a successful
volunteer experience:
- Sturdy, closed-toe, closed-heel shoes are a must; tennis shoes and
work boots are great! Slides, Crocs, or Keens are not allowed.
- Lunch is not provided by Habitat, so please
communicate a lunch plan with your volunteers. Food delivery is
acceptable, with a recommended delivery time around 11:40 a.m.
- Please bring refillable water bottles as we will have
water on-site to keep you refreshed.
- You’re welcome to bring your own gloves and/or tools,
but all sites will have the supplies you will need. Make sure to label
whatever you bring to site!
- Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. 1 Adult
supervision is required for 4 volunteers under 18 years old.
- Please do not come to site if you feel sick or are
experiencing any symptoms.
- For additional resources to help coordinate your
build, check out our Build Week Blueprint.
Please call the parish office or email Mike Burakowski, MBurakowski@SaintOlaf.org or
Michael Griffin, MGriffin@SaintOlaf.org for more information.