What you can expect to work on:
No construction experience required! We are currently working on house rehabilitations in the Greater South Kingstown area and Charlestown, RI. The majority of the construction work on our homes is completed by volunteers, so you could be framing a house, installing floors, painting, cleaning, and so much more. We will guide and train your for the day! You are not expected to do anything you are uncomfortable with, please speak up if you would like a different task for the day.
Habitat’s mission… and how you fit into it:
South County Habitat for Humanity (SCHH) brings people together to build homes, community, and hope. Your role is to contribute to the construction of Habitat for Humanity homes, which will be safe, decent, and affordable shelter for hardworking, low-income families.
Position Duties Include:
- At the direction of our Director of Construction, Site Supervisors and Crew Leaders, complete tasks assigned to your group
- Adhere to construction safety requirements and inform the site Supervisor if you do not feel comfortable with a particular task (climbing ladder, using power tools, etc)
- Learn how to properly use power tools where appropriate
- Clean-up work area at end of shift
- Complete assigned jobs to best of ability
- Tasks include, but are not limited to: painting, framing, using power tools, carpentry, cleaning, site preparation, landscaping, and other related tasks
- Closed toed shoes are required
Suggestions:
- Dress in clothes you don't mind getting dirty
- Dress for weather conditions (rain, cold, heat)
- Bring a reusable water bottle
- Bring a lunch
- Keep your tools at home! We will provide you with all tools and safety equipment for the day (please ask our construction staff if you'd like to provide your own)
Skills and Requirements:
- You do not need any prior construction experience to join us on the build site - On-site training will be provided the day of
- Volunteers must be 16 years of age or older. Volunteers aged 16 and 17 need parent/guardians to sign their volunteer waivers and need a chaperone above the age of 18 present
- Ability to follow clear instruction to complete tasks
- Willingness to learn various construction duties and work on all tasks
Time Commitment:
Build site volunteers are welcome to join us for one build day or multiple days a month. Please register for whenever you are available. We build every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and some Saturdays. There is no need for a weekly commitment, our registration operates on a first come first serve basis.
Visit our website southcountyhabitat.org to check our volunteer calendar and stay up to date with latest news, events, homeownership opportunities, and more!
Please contact Emily at emily@southcountyhabitat.org for any questions regarding volunteering.
