Winter Warrior Build Day - Construction Volunteer (No Experience Needed)

Get Connected Icon Happens On Feb 13, 2025
Get Connected Icon 8:15am-3:30pm
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Description

Join us in the battle against Winter! We'll be celebrating you, and the warm feeling that comes with giving back, even in the cold! Dress warm!


Schedule: 
8:15 am - Check in with site supervisor and safety talk  - you must be on site by 8:15am and check in with a supervisor to participate in the build day
10:00 am - Morning cocoa break
12:00 pm - Lunch break (bring your own)
3:00 pm - Clean up
3:30 pm - End of day


What to wear:

- Clothes you don’t mind getting dirty

- Layers - work may be outside, inside, or both

- Closed toe shoes (work boots are ideal, but not required)
 

What to bring:

- Lunch

- Filled water bottle

- Habitat will provide all tools and safety equipment, but you are welcome to bring your own tool belt and/or hand tools if you like

Please note all participants will be required to wear a Habitat hardhat and safety glasses, at minimum, on site.

**If you bring your own safety glasses, please note they must be marked with Z87 to comply with the requirements of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

Physical Requirements:

- Be able to stand for a prolonged duration of time and be able to walk, bend, and/or squat

- Be able to walk on uneven terrain

- Be able to work outside in various weather conditions

- Be able to lift up to 30 lbs.


Parking:
- You will not be able to park on Janesville St. We recommend parking on the NE side of S Perry Parkway or on Sterling Dr. and walking over to the build site. Look for Habitat signs and a site supervisor wearing a fluorescent yellow-green hard hat. The supervisor may be in the unit in-progress (last unit at the very end of Kay Ct), so please enter if you do not see them outside. Please do not park and walk through the Woodland Village Apartments directly behind the jobsite.

Other:

- You will be working on a private, active construction site. Please note only outdoor portable restrooms, which may not be ADA compliant, will be available.

- Please do not volunteer if you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or if you have been in contact with someone who is experiencing those symptoms.  

Details

Get Connected Icon 18 and older
Get Connected Icon Register by Feb 13, 2025

Location

Get Connected Icon 557 Kay Ct
Oregon, WI  53719