Volunteer: Week of Building Hope: Northside BuildsJoin our build sites during the Week of Building Hope to celebrate our 40th Anniversary! ABOUT THE NEIGHBORHOOD: Better Housing Coalition (BHC) is the master developer for Highland Grove, a 33-acre, mixed-income subdivision that will redevelop and revitalize the former Dove Court public housing complex in North Richmond. BHC has engaged three additional seasoned community development nonprofit organizations to partner in the Highland Grove project: the Maggie Walker Community Land Trust, project:HOMES, and Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity. The project partners will work collaboratively to construct and sell high-quality, single-family homes to first-time homebuyers. In total there will be 125 lots completed during four phases. Richmond Habitat has so far acquired 15 lots in the first two phases and will be only organization utilizing volunteers to help with building efforts. ABOUT THE BUILDS: Volunteers will be working at one single family home and a Tri-plex during this week! Task information will be included closer to the date. All work is on new construction. 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.Lunch and Water 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 Program: 40th Anniversary Week of Building Hope Join our build sites during the Week of Building Hope to celebrate our 40th Anniversary! ABOUT THE NEIGHBORHOOD: Better Housing Coalition (BHC) is the master developer for Highland Grove, a 33-acre, mixed-income subdivision that will redevelop and revitalize the former Dove Court public housing complex in North Richmond. BHC has engaged three additional seasoned community development nonprofit organizations to partner in the Highland Grove project: the Maggie Walker Community Land Trust, project:HOMES, and Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity. The project partners will work collaboratively to construct and sell high-quality, single-family homes to first-time homebuyers. In total there will be 125 lots completed during four phases. Richmond Habitat has so far acquired 15 lots in the first two phases and will be only organization utilizing volunteers to help with building efforts. ABOUT THE BUILDS: Volunteers will be working at one single family home and a Tri-plex during this week! Task information will be included closer to the date. All work is on new construction. 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.Lunch and Water 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 Program: 40th Anniversary Week of Building Hope Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 23222 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Week of Building Hope: Chesterfield ReStoreThe ReStore volunteers will assist the ReStore Staff with receiving, pricing, and processing donations. The Volunteers will also need to manage one or more sections of the store, keeping the donations they process moving through our stockroom. Once the donations have been processed, volunteers will hit the floor with enthusiasm and serve as a resource for keeping the store sections stocked, tidy, and providing assistance with customers throughout their shift. MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT AS OF JULY 1 2023: All volunteers must be 16 years of age or older to volunteer. 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. Volunteers should not wear cropped shirts or shorts that prevent the ability to bend over without being exposed. Program: 40th Anniversary Week of Building Hope The ReStore volunteers will assist the ReStore Staff with receiving, pricing, and processing donations. The Volunteers will also need to manage one or more sections of the store, keeping the donations they process moving through our stockroom. Once the donations have been processed, volunteers will hit the floor with enthusiasm and serve as a resource for keeping the store sections stocked, tidy, and providing assistance with customers throughout their shift. MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT AS OF JULY 1 2023: All volunteers must be 16 years of age or older to volunteer. 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. Volunteers should not wear cropped shirts or shorts that prevent the ability to bend over without being exposed. Program: 40th Anniversary Week of Building Hope Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 23235 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Week of Building Hope: Richmond ReStoreThe ReStore volunteers will assist the ReStore Staff with receiving, pricing, and processing donations. The Volunteers will also need to manage one or more sections of the store, keeping the donations they process moving through our stockroom. Once the donations have been processed, volunteers will hit the floor with enthusiasm and serve as a resource for keeping the store sections stocked, tidy, and providing assistance with customers throughout their shift. MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT AS OF JULY 1 2023: All volunteers must be 16 years of age or older to volunteer. 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. Volunteers should not wear cropped shirts or shorts that prevent the ability to bend over without being exposed. Program: 40th Anniversary Week of Building Hope The ReStore volunteers will assist the ReStore Staff with receiving, pricing, and processing donations. The Volunteers will also need to manage one or more sections of the store, keeping the donations they process moving through our stockroom. Once the donations have been processed, volunteers will hit the floor with enthusiasm and serve as a resource for keeping the store sections stocked, tidy, and providing assistance with customers throughout their shift. MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT AS OF JULY 1 2023: All volunteers must be 16 years of age or older to volunteer. 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. Volunteers should not wear cropped shirts or shorts that prevent the ability to bend over without being exposed. Program: 40th Anniversary Week of Building Hope Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 23222 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Week of Building Hope: Chair BuildVolunteers will be building Adirondack chairs and sink pedestal holders for our stores. All tools and materials will be provided. Clothing: volunteers should wear close that can dirty and close toed shoes (sneakers/workboots) Program: 40th Anniversary Week of Building Hope Volunteers will be building Adirondack chairs and sink pedestal holders for our stores. All tools and materials will be provided. Clothing: volunteers should wear close that can dirty and close toed shoes (sneakers/workboots) Program: 40th Anniversary Week of Building Hope Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 23235 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Week of Building Hope: Thursday Chair BuildVolunteers will be building Adirondack chairs and sink pedestal holders for our stores. All tools and materials will be provided. Clothing: volunteers should wear close that can dirty and close toed shoes (sneakers/workboots) Program: 40th Anniversary Week of Building Hope Volunteers will be building Adirondack chairs and sink pedestal holders for our stores. All tools and materials will be provided. Clothing: volunteers should wear close that can dirty and close toed shoes (sneakers/workboots) Program: 40th Anniversary Week of Building Hope Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 23235 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Week of Building Hope Logistics SupportHelp us with on site logistics at the Highland Grove development during the Week of Building Hope! Logistics AM Crew: 7am-11am Set Up Welcome/Lunch Area Help with ParkingHelp with Volunteer Check In and Welcoming Volunteers- hand out 40th Anniversary Shirts (PPE, nametags)On Site SupportLogistics Afternoon Crew: 11am-3pm Program: 40th Anniversary Week of Building Hope Help us with on site logistics at the Highland Grove development during the Week of Building Hope! Logistics AM Crew: 7am-11am Set Up Welcome/Lunch Area Help with ParkingHelp with Volunteer Check In and Welcoming Volunteers- hand out 40th Anniversary Shirts (PPE, nametags)On Site SupportLogistics Afternoon Crew: 11am-3pm Program: 40th Anniversary Week of Building Hope Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 23222 Allow Groups: No |