Habitat for Humanity, Memphis Design Community Build Day.

IIDA-TN Memphis City Center along with NEWH Midsouth, AIA Memphis, NAWIC Southeast, and NOMA Memphis invite our Architectural and Interior Design Community to join us for an industry wide volunteer day benefiting Habitat for Humanity!

Join us as we gather at the Fall build site to assist with various tasks to build a home in the Memphis area. This will be an amazing experience for all to make an impact within the 901 community and spend some time with others in our design community.

All supplies will be provided by Habitat for Humanity. Just bring yourself with comfy, closed toe shoes.

This event does start at 7:00am on a Saturday, however there will be coffee at the start! Habitat does provide lunch in the afternoon.

Last year the weather was perfect, however this is Memphis so you never know what we'll get. In the event of rain we will reschedule for another date.

Please Note! We do have a capacity of 20 volunteer spots so register early to reserve your spot!

This year we will be providing t-shirts for everyone! You must sign up by SEPTEMBER 18, 2026 to guaranteed a shirt. There will be minimal extras on site.

Below are some reminders from Habitat for Humanity. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to us!

Important Details:

• Tasks could include:
  

  • Blueboard

  • Windows

  • Site Clean-up

  • Sheathing

  • Siding

  • Painting 

  • House Wrap

• Check-In is at 7:15 AM. 

• Attire

  • Sturdy Closed-toe shoes are REQUIRED THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS DUE TO SAFETY.

  • NO SANDALS, FLIP FLOPS OR CROCS

  • Wear comfortable clothes you do not mind getting dirty.

  • We encourage you to dress for the weather. 

  • Dress in layers and be prepared for changing weather conditions

• PPE

  • Hard Hats, gloves, safety glasses, and tools will be provided to you at the build site.

• Age Restrictions

  • All volunteers must be at least 16 years or older to volunteer.

  • If you are 16 years you must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

  • Activity restrictions will apply to anyone under the age of 18 years old.

• Coffee and light breakfast snacks will be provided

• Lunch will be provided