Opportunities From: Volunteer River Counties

Looking for a fun and rewarding way to give back to your community? Join the Lancaster/Northumberland Habitat for Humanity team as a home construction volunteer! No experience is necessary—just bring your willingness to learn and a desire to make a difference. You'll work alongside passionate volunteers and our future homeowners, helping build a safe and affordable home for two families in need. Whether you come for a day or the duration of the build, your time and energy will help build more than just a home—you’ll be building hope. Sign up today and be part of something truly meaningful!  We have selected our next two build sites in Northumberland County and are in the process of conducting preconstruction activities.  We will need many volunteers to assist us starting around February 2026.  Please bear with us while we complete this process and once completed we will reach out to interested volunteers with the details.  Build days are on Tuesday and Thursdays from 8 to noon.

Donating real estate is a powerful way to leave a lasting legacy and make a significant impact on your community.  By choosing to donate to the Lancaster/Northumberland Habitat affiliate, you will unlock numerous benefits, including potential tax advantages and the satisfaction of knowing your property will support our mission. Whether we build a home on your lot or sell it, your generosity will have a positive impact on our community.  Below are just some of the benefits you’ll enjoy by donating property.

Receive a Significant Tax Deduction - You can receive a substantial tax deduction based on the appraised value of your real estate property donation. We'll pay for the appraisal.    

Skip The Hassles of Selling - we'll cover the closing costs. 

Don't Pay Capital Gains Tax - by donating property you may avoid a capital gains tax.

Experience Personal Fulfillment & a Lasting Legacy - know in your heart that your donation will leave a legacy of compassion in our community.

Please contact:

Lancaster/Northumberland Habitat for Humanity
P. O. Box 908, Kilmarnock, VA 22482 · Phone (804) 435-3461 ·Email – Info@LNHabitat.org

Lancaster/Northumberland Habitat for Humanity is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our Donation Pickup Crew! Every Wednesday, the crew collects donations from homes throughout Lancaster and Northumberland counties.

This is a hands-on role that involves lifting furniture and other household items, so being in good physical condition is important. If you enjoy staying active and giving back to your community, this is a great way to do both!

Interested in helping?
Contact Dick Bennett at 703-403-4653 or email Dick at bennett@american.edu to learn more or sign up.  We pick up donations on Wednesdays and the crew meets at the Habitat Restore at 9AM at the Habitat Restore at 460 North Main Street, Kilmarnock, VA (next to Sal’s Pizza).

Your time and energy help build homes — and hope — right here in our community!

The Lancaster/Northumberland Habitat for Humanity has an immediate need for volunteer work that will directly assist us in land acquisition and planning.  The schedule is flexible, 24 total hours which can be spread across days.

Tasks may include identifying property ownership history; verifying property boundaries; checking deed transfers, easements, and restrictions; reviewing tax parcel maps or GIS/property maps, and pulling up any relevant documents in county courthouse/clerk’s office

The interested volunteer should be someone with experience in some or all of the following areas: real estate, paralegal work, title searches, or land use/planning; familiarity with county land record systems (or willing to learn); good attention to detail, and able to work independently; comfortable doing some in‑person work at Lancaster County offices (if needed), and/or online research.