About the Build
Watch Us Build
- Thursday, August 11, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Friday, August 12, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Saturday, August 13, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Sunday, August 14, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Monday, August 15, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Tuesday, August 16, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Wednesday, August 17, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Thursday, August 18, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Friday, August 19, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
* Lunch break each day 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Tour the Home
- Saturday, August 20, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Sunday, August 21, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Build Location

The build will be located in the Northwest corner of the Fairgrounds, between Grand Ave. and Gate 13.
Volunteer at the Iowa State Fair Build
Build with Us
Construction volunteers will help us build the home. While the location will be unique, these volunteers will work very much like they’re on a conventional Habitat build – our team of construction managers will guide the work and provide instructions.
- No construction experience is required to volunteer
- Each build day will feature two shifts:
- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Volunteers will receive a complimentary entry ticket to the Fair and Iowa State Fair Build T-shirt
- Hard hats, safety glasses, and gloves will be provided
- Volunteers will receive an invitation to an orientation prior to the Fair
- Volunteers may bring personal tool belts emptied of all tools and hardware
- Personal tools or hardware will NOT be allowed in the Fairgrounds
Help Tell Our Story
Public engagement volunteers will help us communicate with Fairgoers. These volunteers will staff our visitor booth, helping to distribute giveaway items and informational materials, answer questions, and talk about the build. Habitat staff will be on hand for these opportunities as well.
- Specific knowledge of Habitat’s work is not necessary to volunteer for this role
- Each day will feature three shifts:
- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Volunteers will receive a complimentary entry ticket to the Fair and Iowa State Fair Build T-shirt
- Volunteers will receive an invitation to an orientation prior to the Fair
Questions?
Contact our team at volunteer@gdmhabitat.org


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Des Moines, Iowa 50314
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