Press Release
Rose Rock Habitat for Humanity has announced the difficult decision to close its Shawnee ReStore, which has been in operation for the past 18 months. The store, located in the
September 15, 2025
Becoming A Volunteer
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How will you contribute?
We couldn’t fulfill our mission without the help of our generous volunteers. Become part of the energy that powers our drive toward a world where everyone has a decent place to live today!
At Rose Rock Habitat for Humanity there’s a job for everyone! As a Non-Profit organization we rely heavily on a hard working dedicated volunteer force. To learn more, please visit our FAQ Section.
For group volunteering inquiries, please email [email protected]
ReStore Volunteers
We always need ReStore Volunteers! As a a volunteer at the ReStore, you will help keep the flow of donations moving from our receiving area, through testing, to tagging, onto the shop floor and eventually making their way to our customers.
Restore volunteers must be 16 years of age or over, have a completed background check, a current liability waiver on file and attend an orientation prior to their first shift.
Construction Volunteers
It takes many teams, many hands and many days to build a home and so we want you and your crew to help! Experience is great, but not required. We typically have trained, skilled volunteers on site who are ready to share their knowledge. Construction volunteers must be 18 years of age or older (or 16 with a parent or guardian’s permission).
Community Revitalization Volunteers
We’re always looking for different ways to serve the community! Help beautify a neighborhood by helping residents perform minor repairs and maintenance on the outside of their homes. Whether it’s painting a windowsill or planting flowers, Community Revitalization Volunteers will get it done!
Volunteer Crew Leaders
Without our Crew Leaders we simply wouldn’t have the knowledge and ability to build Habitat Homes. It takes leaders, teachers and builders to get the most out of our volunteer crews, and that could be you!
Frequently Asked Questions
Getting started on volunteering with Rose Rock Habitat for Humanity is easy, and we have a few options available. The first step to any of these is registration and orientation.
Construction volunteering opportunities are available occasionally for adult volunteers only, and the best way to be notified of these opportunities is to place yourself on the construction volunteering waitlist. Construction volunteer events may include tasks affected by the weather, meaning plans may be changed based on the safety of volunteers and employees. Construction volunteer opportunities are most available in the late spring through early autumn.
Cleanup and Beautification volunteer events are another occasional choice for adults interested in outdoor volunteering. At cleanup and beautification events, we would be helping a resident or neighborhood refresh the outside of their dwelling or dwellings by removing debris, gardening, performing basic landscaping, painting, and doing minor repairs on fences and homes. This is another type of event that is affected by the weather. Like construction events, cleanup and beautification are concentrated in late spring through early fall. A wait list is available on the registration page if no opportunities are listed.
Adopt-a-park cleanups occur at least once per quarter/season. We have adopted Legacy Trail and Oakhurst Park to show our commitment to building community here in Norman, and as part of the park adoption, we must do a cleanup on each park at least 4 times per year, or once per quarter/season. Park cleanups are family friendly events, and volunteers of all ages are encouraged to join in. Not all jobs will be right for age groups, however, so please check job descriptions for age requirements. A wait list is available on the registration page if no opportunities are listed.
Special Events are often gatherings like fairs or festivals where Rose Rock Habitat for Humanity may host a booth or information table. Ideally, people who volunteer for this event type are familiar with Habitat for Humanity by volunteering with us, shopping with us often, being friends or family of a Habitat employee or homeowner, or working with another Habitat affiliate. Volunteers at this kind of event will help Habitat staff by being a friendly, knowledgeable ambassador of Habitat for Humanity to the public.
The easiest and fastest way to get started volunteering with Rose Rock Habitat for Humanity is by volunteering at the ReStore. The ReStore is a resale store specializing in resale of building materials, tools, appliances, furniture, housewares & decor, and books. Proceeds from the sale of these items go towards Rose Rock Habitat’s mission of building homes, community, and hope. Volunteers at the ReStore must attend an orientation before volunteering. After orientation you will be notified when you background check is completed and excepted, you can start volunteering. After the background check is complete individuals may volunteer anytime the Restore is open.
Our Orientation Sessions Are On:
- Tuesday: 5:00PM
- Thursday: 11:00AM
- Saturday: 10:00AM and 12:00PM
Due to the flexibility ReStore volunteering offers, it is a popular choice for individuals working court-ordered community service. To get started on your community service with Rose Rock Habitat, please register here and join us for an orientation.
Our Orientation Sessions Are On:
- Tuesday: 5:00PM
- Thursday: 11:00AM
- Saturday: 10:00AM and 12:00PM
Habitat for Humanity has safety as our number one concern, so minor volunteers are limited by age and level of involvement in certain event types.
Volunteers 16+ are welcome at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore after they attend an orientation and fill out the safety profile and waivers with their legal adult/guardian. Volunteers aged 16 and 17 must perform their work on the sales floor only, with duties limited to processing smaller items, cleaning and custodial tasks, and some customer service. ALL volunteers must fill out a profile here and attend an orientation with a legal parent/guardian. After orientation, adults do not have to attend with their minor volunteer but may sign up and volunteer as well.
Note: when filling out an application for a minor, please upload your (the adult guardian) ID where the form asks for an ID and use your name when signing the waiver at the end of the application. All other information should be that of the minor volunteer.
Rose Rock Habitat for Humanity works with people of all different ability levels, and we can usually accommodate disabled volunteers. If you are not certain please contact us at [email protected] to discuss your situation.
Group volunteering with Rose Rock Habitat for Humanity is easy, and we have a few options available.
Construction volunteering opportunities are available occasionally for adult volunteer groups only. Construction volunteer events may include tasks affected by the weather, meaning plans may be changed based on the safety of volunteers and employees. Construction volunteer opportunities are most available in the late spring through early autumn. The time commitment for group volunteering at this type of event is at least 4 hours.
Cleanup and Beautification volunteer events are another occasional choice for adult groups interested in outdoor volunteering. At cleanup and beautification events, we would be helping a resident or neighborhood refresh the outside of their dwelling or dwellings by removing debris, gardening, performing basic landscaping, painting, and doing minor repairs on fences and homes. This is another type of event that is affected by the weather. Like construction events, cleanup and beautification are concentrated in late spring through early fall. The time commitment for this type of event is 3-6 hours.
Adopt-a-park cleanups occur at least once per quarter/season. We have adopted Legacy Trail and Oakhurst Park to show our commitment to building community here in Norman, and as part of the park adoption, we must do a cleanup on each park at least 4 times per year, or once per quarter/season. Park cleanups are family friendly events, and volunteers of all ages are encouraged to join in. The time commitment for this type of event is 2-4 hours.
Finally, the easiest and fastest way to get a group involved in volunteering with Rose Rock Habitat for Humanity is by volunteering at the ReStore. The ReStore is a resale store specializing in resale of building materials, tools, appliances, furniture, housewares & decor, and books. Proceeds from the sale of these items go towards Rose Rock Habitat’s mission of building homes, community, and hope. Volunteers at the ReStore must attend an orientation before volunteering, so the minimum time commitment for group volunteering at the ReStore is 4 hours.
Yes. For safety and procedural integrity, all volunteers in a group must register online for their event. We use the online registration to print a list of all emergency information that applies to your group (e.g., emergency contact information, medical conditions and allergies, etc.). Also, filling out paperwork on the day of the event by passing around clipboards and pens can take a half-hour or more—filling out the forms online takes an individual 3-4 minutes.
Volunteer
How will you contribute?
We couldn’t fulfill our mission without the help of our generous volunteers.
Become part of the energy that powers our drive toward a world where everyone has a decent place to live today!
