Project planning is how we Give Back and impact communities. This is where all the pieces come together to create meaningful, long-lasting, physical impact. Review the information below to learn about project types, budgeting guidelines, and essential volunteer details to help ensure a successful experience.
A minimum of 3 volunteers are required for any project. Volunteer shifts throughout the project are allowed.
Project Types and Budgets
| Project Type | Description | Budget | Application Link | Supporting Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team Depot Volunteer Project | Applies to all Team Depot volunteer projects (deeds). For program detail, see beneficiaries below. | Up to $330 per associate |
| Project Playbook |
| Parking Lot/Kitting Project | Applies to all Team Depot volunteer projects happening ON Home Depot property. These projects typically include assembling kits (home care, hygiene, disaster cleanup, etc.) or building commonly used structures such as picnic tables, benches, sheds, and playhouses. | Up to $330 per associate
Kitting Projects $5K per store/ $15K per district per nonprofit | Here | Disaster Kit |
| Volunteer Only Project | Volunteer Only projects are those that either require no funding or utilize store markdowns. These store sponsored projects should involve a minimum of 3 associates and common Team Depot projects. For program detail, click here. | No funding required | Here | Project Ideas |
Beneficiaries
| VETERANS - Work on veteran homes, VFWs, and Veteran Service Organizations with projects that include landscaping, painting, wheelchair ramps, flooring and more. Click here for diverse veteran opportunities. |
| Housing - Work on non-veteran homes, homeless shelters, transitional housing, low-income, and single-family homes that include landscaping, painting, wheelchair ramps, and more |
| Schools and Youth - Trades training, ball-field makeovers, landscaping, PTA organizations, Locker room renovations, teacher’s lounge upgrades, community centers, Boys & Girls Clubs, and more |
| Disaster Relief - Building Relief Kits, working with nonprofit support to aid distribution |
| Public Outdoor Spaces - Community garden, parks/city parks, walking/hiking trails and more |
Tools and Materials
All Community Captains must read and understand these Team Depot SOPs before doing a project. Most volunteers will complete the waiver during online registration through Deed. However, it is a best practice to also have a copy of the Team Depot Waiver available on project day to ensure all volunteers have signed a waiver.
Project planning provides a detailed time frame for all aspects of a project and is a great tool for Spring volunteerism and Celebration of Service. Listed below are a number of resources to help you!