What volunteer opportunities are available?
Our most common volunteer opportunity is to help on a build site. Construction volunteers help with various tasks, including framing, roofing, drywall, painting, or siding. We also look for individuals to volunteer to provide lunch to the construction volunteers on build days. For a description of these and other volunteer opportunities, please visit the Types of Volunteers section on our website.
Do I need to sign up to volunteer?
Yes, you need to sign up in advance to volunteer. Please contact Amy Drass @ 336.249.4307 to sign up for a specific build day. Check out our calendar of Volunteer Opportunities on our website. If you have never volunteered with us before, you will need to fill out a Volunteer Information Form and a Release and Waiver.
What do I wear?
Wear appropriate clothing for the weather and the task for your volunteer day. For your safety, no open toed shoes are allowed. Sunscreen is also recommended if you are working outside. Remember, you are working on a construction site. So you will get dirty!
What do I bring?
If you have them, bring safety glasses, a hammer, tape measure and gloves. If you do not have these items, they will be provided for you.
What should I expect for a build day?
7:45 AM Check In at Build Site
8:00 AM Morning Devotion and Safety Meeting
8:10 AM Construction Begins
12:00 PM Lunch Break (Lunch is Provided)
12:30 PM Construction Resumes
3:00 PM Clean Up
3:30 PM Build Day Ends
What if I have no previous construction experience?
No previous construction experience is required. Volunteers are divided up into teams with a Crew Leader. The Crew Leader will mentor you and teach you everything you need to know.
What if I have previous construction experience?
We are always looking for Crew Leaders to help lead groups of volunteers. If you are interested in being a Crew Leader, please contact Marjorie Parker for more details.
Are there any age restrictions for volunteers?
We have the following Age Restrictions for any volunteer under the age of 18:
Ages 14 and 15
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Must be supervised on a 1:1 ratio
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Must submit a release and waiver of liability for a minor signed by a parent/legal guardian prior to performing any volunteer activity
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Must not be onsite during construction
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Can paint, landscape, perform other light duties and help with site support
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Must not work on/with excavation, demolition, power tools or at heights above 6 feet
Ages 16 and 17
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Must be supervised on a 3 youths: 1 adult ratio
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Must submit a release and waiver of liability for a minor signed by a parent/legal guardian prior to performing any volunteer activity
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Can assist with general construction/carpentry
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Must not work on/with excavation, demolition, or power tools
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Must not work at heights above 6 feet or on the roof
Who do I contact for more information?
Please use our Contact Us page to message Amy Drass or call her 336.249.4307 for more information.
We look forward to you volunteering with us!
