Habitat Build Day
Construction Specifics
Time
Habitat construction sites generally operate from 8:30 am to 4 pm. Volunteers are asked to arrive by 8:00 for check-in and orientation! Please arrive on time and plan to spend the day at the assigned site.
Our Typical build Day:
8-9: Arrival, sign-in, orientation, site prep and job assignments.
9-12: Building
12-1: Lunch
1-3: Build period
3-4: Site clean up
Skill Requirements
No specific skills are required, just a willingness to learn. Each site has an experienced project director to provide on-the-job training.
Release and Waiver of Liability
Each volunteer must sign a Release and Waiver of Liability agreeing to take personal responsibility for any accident or injury that might occur.
What to Bring
Volunteers are asked to bring their own tools such as hammer, tape, tool belt or nail apron, utility knife, safety glasses and carpenter’s pencil. Please label your own equipment with your name.
What to Wear
1. Wear clothing and gloves that are appropriate for construction work and, of course, the weather. Please no shorts as you may be kneeling. Loose clothing can be dangerous around power tools.
2. Wear thick soled shoes.
3. Wear protective glasses.
Worksite Safety Guidelines
Each volunteer must read our safety guidelines prior to going to our worksite. Follow this link and read the guidelines before going to one of our sites.
2010 Build Schedule TO Be Announced
For Build day information, contact Connie Kitzinger our Volunteer coordinator at
(847) 836 -1432 or via email at Connie.Kitzinger@hfhnfv.org