The resources below are intended for teachers, parents and other youth leaders, as well as student groups, to use with youth ages 14 to 25. Looking for an activity that you can work on with younger youth? Check out the Teacher and Youth Leader Resources for the Habitat Trekkers or Habitat Street Team. Helping Hands for Habitat (PDF) A service-learning program designed for students of all ages. The program challenges youth to raise money for their local Habitat for Humanity affiliate.
Act as a Habitat for Humanity Affiliate (PDF) Using the Act as a Habitat for Humanity Affiliate activity, groups of teens role-play as affiliates who must obtain all the necessary things to build a Habitat for Humanity home. They will learn what is necessary for a home, like land and volunteers, and they will understand that many people contribute to the completion of every Habitat home. The Habitat for Humanity Curriculum The Habitat for Humanity Curriculum is a set of lessons—including handouts, worksheets, assessments, answer keys and rubrics—designed to teach public and private school students about housing issues around the world. Hands-on Building Activities for Youth Do you have youth under age 16 who want to do some hands-on building? Check out these step-by-step directions for youth (individuals or groups) to do with the help of an adult. People House Building a home is not something all youth can help with so this activity allows them to build a house of people. The concept of many people contributing to finish a house will also spark a great discussion. This is a good activity to get a group excited about Habitat for Humanity, for groundbreaking or to celebrate the end of a project! Seeds of the Future Youth can use this guide to grow and provide plants for local Habitat for Humanity homeowners or for a special community destination. It is a fun process that promotes responsibility and develops “green thumbs.” Service-Learning Guide Habitat for Humanity is an excellent way to get your classroom involved in a service learning activity. Our Service-Learning Guide can give you some tips on working with your local affiliate to set up a service learning project with Habitat for Humanity. Educational Activity Guide The Educational Activity Guide provides new opportunities for young people in the Habitat community to learn more about our ministry and how they can impact the world. Find detailed instructions for a variety of discussions and activities that explore leadership, teamwork, poverty and diversity in relationship to Habitat for Humanity, and use the “Act as an Affiliate” activity to explore how Habitat serves communities. Welcome Home Housing Simulation Using the Welcome Home Housing Simulation, groups of teens role-play as homeless individuals who must seek adequate and affordable housing in relation to their different situations. Participants learn about different aspects of housing assistance, such as applying for a lease, and Section 8.
Looking for more resources? We need your help!
We are compiling a database of successful youth-oriented, Habitat-related programs, and we need your submissions! Youth Programs Database For more information, contact youthprograms@habitat.org or 800-HABITAT (800-422-4828), Ext. 2422.
