It's hot out there this summer! Please stay safe, wear appropriate clothing, drink plenty of water, and take lots of breaks! Here are some heat safety tips from the Red Cross.
UPCOMING TASKS
- May: Cleanout, start demo
- June: Demo, some framing work
- July/August: Framing Repair
- September: Siding
ABOUT VOLUNTEERING:
- MINIMUM AGE: All volunteers must be 16 years of age or older to volunteer on a construction site. Any volunteers under the age of 18 need to have a waiver signed by their parent/guardian. UPDATE: Any youth, that are 16 and 17 MUST have an adult volunteer with them until otherwise directed by a Habitat Supervisor that they are okay to come out to volunteer independently! BOTH the youth and adult volunteers should have volunteer accounts, completed waivers and signed up for shifts.
- Clothing: Volunteers must wear closed-toed shoes. Volunteers should wear comfortable clothing that they don't mind getting dirty. Dress appropriately for the weather and keep in mind that neither indoor nor outdoor work sites have heat or air conditioning. Volunteers should not wear cropped shirts or shorts that prevent the ability to bend over without being exposed.
- Please bring a lunch. Water is provided.
- Please be advised that a Volunteer Waiver is required to participate in this opportunity. If you did not complete one during registration you will not have access to the opportunities below. You can fill one out by clicking the RESPOND button to the right of the screen.
- All tools and supervision are provided
- DOING HOURS FOR COURT? Please make sure to check out our policy and fill out the form PRIOR to volunteering if you will need credit or a letter verifying your hours. Find about more HERE!
- Any volunteer that wants a signed letter at the end of their service must submit for approval before starting to volunteer. This is applicable for court and other purposes.
ABOUT THE BUILD:
This build is the demo and rehab of a single family home being built in south Richmond.
ADDRESS: 8761 Sheldeb Dr, Richmond VA 23225 (check out the map to the right for more directions)
