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Your
Safety is extremely important and we take every reasonable steps to insure safety of all workers! Common Sense is a
Plus ...
If in doubt, ALWAYS ask for help. You can
come and go as your time permits. Q: What about Meals? When large organized groups volunteer, they usually provide lunch for
all workers and volunteers. On those days that a large organized group has not signed up for that day, individuals are
on their own. You can simply bring a sack lunch, or a variety of fast food restaurants are within short
driving distances from the worksite.
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| Typical Saturday Work Day lunch for Volunteers |
Q: Any Special Skills Required? - No special skills are required except the ability to do physical labor. Depending
on the schedule for the day, any variety of tasks are available (hammering nails, lifting, occassional power tool usage,
painting, handling wheel barrows, climbing ladders). Volunteers are always given the option of the task they feel comfortable
or experienced. If you have special construction skills (e.g., you're an HVAC contractor, electrician,
plumber, concrete contractor, etc), please let us know!
Q: Any Non-Construction Help Needed? Click Here for For Non-Construction Volunteering
Q: Any Special Clothing Required? - Dress appropriately for construction activities with the
potential of getting dirty (climbing, mud, dust, paint). Long pants preferable.
SHOES:
Closed toed shoes are required. No Sandals, No Open toed shoes, No Flip Flops.
(This is a construction site with tripping hazards, dirt, nails, debris, etc., not a Beach Trip..... Common Sense ... People!)
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NO Open Toed Shoes
NO Sandals
NO Flip-Flops
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Shoes
that you don't mind getting dirty. (or painted depending on the specific task that day.) Thick soled shoes
are prefered since at a construction site there is an abundance of nails and debris covering the worksite.
HAT: Often a wide brimmed hat is desirable during both sunny and cloudy
days.
Q: Where do I Park? Park and lock your car
on the side streets near the site but out of traffic. Do not block street or resident's driveway.
Q: What do I do when I arrive? Read the Liability Disclaimer
and Sign In.
If brand new to the site, look
for Bob or Rudy, our Construction Superintendents, and introduce yourself to them. They
will likely be very busy, but can point you in the right direction.
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| Bob Ward |
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| Rudy Reem |
Q: What do I
Need to Bring? Personal safety glasses. Depending on
the weather, bring personal sunscreen, or mosquito repellent. Personal
works gloves, but if you don't have any, an ample supply of work gloves is available for borrowing for the work day as
needed.
Q: What is the Minimum Age?
Regulations established
by Habitat International specify that the Minimum Age for any construction activities is 16 years old.
There has been occasions when volunteers feeding the workers have children younger than 16 years with them as they deliver
and setup to serve the volunteers. In this instance, their children must be "manageable" and are
restricted to the picnic table area and are not to venture near the worksite. Sorry, no exceptions.
Q: Do I Need to Bring Tools?
An inventory of power tools, gloves, ladders, and hammers is available on
site. If you choose to use your own personal tools and protective gear, please label them clearly with your
name. If there is a painting effort, we supply all brushes and rollers for the task.
Q:
What about the Weather? On scheduled days, exterior
Construction continues during most weather conditions, except during a heavy rain.
If the roof is up and construction activity is concentrated on the interior of the home, there may be a small group
working inside to stay on schedule. The first clue will be the number of cars parked at the worksite.
Q: What's the background of Bay Area Habitat for Humanity?
Click Here for Background
of BAHfH
Q:
Can I form and bring a group? Click Here for Information
about Bringing a Group
Click Here for a Volunteer Form
Click Here for Background of Bay Area Habitat for Humanity
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