Corporate Team Building
Building Stronger Communities Together
Why Partner with Knoxville Habitat for Humanity? Invest in your employees and make a tangible difference in the community. Our corporate team building opportunities challenge your team to work together, communicate effectively, and achieve remarkable outcomes. Employees return to the workplace motivated, connected, and inspired.
We’ll help you build a lasting, rewarding team experience.
Tailored Experiences
Experiences can be tailored to fit varying group size and interests. Or, choose from a variety of turn-key team build packages.
No Experience Necessary!
No prior experience is necessary for any of our team building opportunities. We provide the tools, materials, and training!
Fact
Companies with highly engaged employees achieve twice the net annual income of companies whose employees are not engaged.
Fact
Companies that communicate effectively are 4.5 times more likely to attract and retain the best employees.
Explore the ways you can engage your team while giving back to the community.
A monetary or in-kind contribution is requested as one element of our corporate partnership. This gift helps to bridge the gap between the cost of building and repairing homes and the price that our Habitat homeowners can afford to pay.
New Construction
Are you ready to put on a hardhat and swing that hammer?
Knoxville Habitat build days are ideal for corporate teams who are looking to give back to the community in a meaningful way, while learning new skills and bonding together. No construction experience or gear is required!
Participants work in collaborative groups led by an experienced construction leader to complete building tasks and accomplish something meaningful sometimes alongside a local family.
Here are the answers to questions we hear the most:
What does a typical build day look like?
A full day’s work is from 7:30am-3:00pm. Half day and adjusted hours are available to discuss upon request. Lunch is from 11:30am-12:00pm, and your company will have the option of providing lunch for your team or asking them to bring their own lunch.
You’ll receive safety training from the site supervisor, as well as hands-on training throughout the day. No experience is necessary! Activities may include framing, roofing, installing trim and cabinets, painting, and more.
How many people can I bring?
A typical build day includes up to 15-20 team members. Options for larger groups are available with additional planning and resources. Please contact us using the form at the bottom of this page and a Habitat staff member will reach out to help you customize a build day to meet your goals.
What is the requested partnership contribution for a team build day?
We request a contribution beginning at $7,500 for corporate team building experiences which helps Knoxville Habitat continue creating affordable homeownership opportunities in Knox County. All partnerships include company recognition benefits. The request may increase for customized build days or more comprehensive partnerships with additional brand awareness benefits. We encourage you to reach out to our team using the contact form at the bottom of this page to discuss creative options that will meet your goals and budget.
Is there a minimum age to participate?
Yes. The minimum age to join us on a construction site is 16 years old. Please note, minors are restricted from using ladders and power tools.
Any other helpful things to know?
Each participant must register online and complete an electronic liability waiver prior to the build day. We will email important build day details to each person who registers. The email will include details like:
- Site location and schedule
- Transportation and parking advisories
- What to wear, what to bring, and what to expect
ReStore
Help make the store that builds homes run smoothly and successfully.
The Knoxville Habitat ReStore is a discount home improvement retail center that helps families build, rehabilitate, and repair their homes at an affordable price. Funds generated by the ReStore go straight back to supporting Knoxville Habitat’s mission.
By giving your time and talent, you will help the ReStore do more to support homebuilding and repair projects that benefit our neighbors.
Here are the answers to questions we hear the most:
What does a typical day look like?
ReStore shifts are available for groups Tuesday–Friday, 9am–6pm and Saturdays 9am-4pm
Typical shifts are 9am–12pm and 12pm–4pm, but are flexible within store hours.
Activities can include organizing the store, processing/organizing merchandise, pricing items, light construction, furniture assembly, helping customers, and assisting with special events.
Lunch or snack breaks may be taken throughout the shift as needed. Your company will have the option of providing lunch for your team or asking them to bring their own lunch. Catering recommendations are available upon request.
How many people can I bring?
We can accommodate groups of up to 15 team members per day. Please reach out to our team using the Contact Form at the bottom of this page to discuss options.
What is the requested partnership contribution for a ReStore day?
Knoxville Habitat suggests a donation of at least $5,000 for a team building day in the ReStore, which helps Knoxville Habitat continue creating affordable homeownership opportunities in Knox County. We encourage you to reach out to our team using our Contact Form to discuss options that will meet your goals and budget.
Any other helpful things to know?
Each participant must register online and complete an electronic liability waiver prior to the volunteer day. We will email important information to each person who registers.
Your dedication to Knoxville Habitat’s cause matters.
“The Travelers team has made it a tradition to help with multiple Knoxville Habitat for Humanity builds every year. With every build, we find inspiration in the incredible stories and hard work of the families, the dedication of the volunteer group, and the greater purpose of the Knoxville Habitat for Humanity staff. We always have a lot of fun helping to build the home, and consistently find that our own team is stronger and more connected after volunteering.”
“Knoxville Habitat for Humanity is about building dreams and providing decent, safe housing, a basic human necessity. By making the dream of homeownership possible, Knoxville Habitat offers a hand up, not a handout. Personally, I feel privileged to participate in making these dreams come true. The CEO Build event, in particular, allows me and my office to work alongside like-minded leaders in the community, helping build the dream together.”
Ready to get started?
Contact us to customize a build day that meets your company’s goals and budget.