At ProBuild, we�re proud to be active participants in supporting the communities from which we derive our livelihood. As a leader in supplying building materials across the U.S., we are proud to partner with Red Feather in providing sustainable and affordable housing on the Hopi and Northern Cheyenne reservations. Through the hard work of countless volunteers and other sponsors, we are able to help those in need. We salute Red Feather�s efforts and continue our support of the American Indian Sustainable Housing Initiative.

Paul W. Hylbert, CEO of ProBuild

Volunteer

Red Feather volunteer opportunities combine service with real world learning that teaches, inspires, and motivates individuals involved. In its focus to create a new paradigm of active citizenship among natives and non-natives alike, Red Feather recognizes that we are each dependent upon one another and play an integral role in strengthening the vitality of each community - even those communities only distantly related. As citizens live and act with responsibility and conscience, there is no end to the positive changes each of us can affect in our own communities and in the global community at large.

As Indian and non-Indian people work together toward a common goal of housing, they develop understanding of one another that leads to respect and communication. Each culture begins to heal by virtue of crossing boundaries that have kept people apart for centuries. As we learn to recognize individuals and cultures within the context of a complex history rife with sadness and exploitation, we take responsibility for the histories we are making right now, and we discern the ways in which poverty is not personal, but a burden we all share.

If you are interested in volunteering your time during a Red Feather straw bale home construction project, please start by becoming a Red Feather member or renewing your membership by making an annual donation of $25 or more. Donations can be made on-line or can be mailed to our address. All Red Feather members receive our annual report - distributed in March of each year - which brings our members up-to-date with all we have accomplished with their generosity and support. In addition, members will receive invitations to attend Red Feather special events, including announcements of our volunteer opportunities and building projects - sent around February of each year. Once the announcement has been received, you can then fill out our new volunteer application or if you are current/returning volunteer you can fill out our returning volunteer application.

The 2010 Projects and Volunteer Opportunities have been announced. Please check the current opportunities page for more information.