Volunteering is becoming more popular around the world. Despite its scale and importance, there has been little research into volunteering in the construction industry, which has unique problems due to its highly transitional, impermanent, regulated, and project-based culture. This case study analyzed the planning and productivity of a volunteer-driven play-structure construction project in a Michigan school. The study interviewed the projectâs managers before and after construction to compare what was planned and how the project performed. The study also used several productivity measuring techniques to sample the productivity of volunteers on the project. The study found that the volunteers were motivated to work but needed guidance on their tasks, while proper planning and prudent procurement secured sufficient materials to keep the project on schedule. An experienced design team was also a key factor in guiding the planning and execution of the project. The study concludes that, with proper planning, a volunteer-driven project can take a bit more time but save significant cost in comparison to a traditionally built project of the same scope.