Volunteer: Construction

Construction

**FOR HOLIDAY CONSTRUCTION VOLUNTEER INFORMATION (DEC. 19-30) PLEASE SEE OUR CALENDAR**

Individual Volunteers
Individual construction volunteers age 16 or older are asked to contact our office each week for site availability and directions. We work on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Our work day is from 8:00AM to 4:00PM with a 30-40 minute lunch break. We do not offer half or partial days. Volunteers age 16-17 must have a parent working them for the entire day.

Crews (group of 3-12)
We work with 2-3 pre-registered crews each weekday (Tuesday thru Friday) and up to 4 pre-registered crews on Saturdays. Each crew confirmation requires a minimum donation of $2500 along with a completed Crew Registration form. Please contact Cassie at [ email ] or (847)623-1020 ext 115 if you would like to receive a Crew Registration form.

Volunteer Forms
Please read all the forms below then reserve a volunteer day with Cassie Bertke at [ email ] or (847)623-1020.

Construction Site Workday Information
Learn the who, what, where, when, why and how about your constructionwork day.

For Your Safety
View safety procedures before your workday .

Waiver of Liability
Fill out and bring to the work site - required by all volunteers

Wish List
Decide what you can donate to support the construction site or other needs.

Food Information
Plan your lunch so you can eat on site.

Carter Crossing Map
Google Maps Version

A construction volunteer puts siding on a house in Waukegan.

Regular Volunteers
Be a Construction Superstar by becoming a regular volunteer. Sign up with Cassie Bertke at [ email ] or (847) 623-1020.

House Leader (HL)

House Leaders commit to the construction of 1 duplex (2 houses) under the HFH leadership

HLs assist HFH Staff/AC from the foundation through drywall taping

HLs plan and supervise volunteers from drywall patching, trim, completion through Punch List

Skills: Project management, communication, people, some construction

Time commitment: 6 months per duplex, most Saturdays, weekday phone/email connection

Skilled Leader (SL)

Skilled Leaders commit to the leading crews (4-6 people) at least monthly (1st Sat, 2nd Sat, etc) in at least 1 skill area (siding, drywall, insulation, painting, trim, completion)

SLs work as assigned on whatever house needs their skill, with minimal supervision by HFH Staff/AC during the day.

Regular Volunteer (RV)

Regular volunteers commit to at least 1 day a month and work where most needed

Skilled Crew (SC)

Crew of 4-8 people commit to at least 8 workdays a year in 2-3 skilled areas

Crews donate at least $100 per person each year

Crew members must commit to volunteer at least 8 times a year and attend required training events.

Weekday Crews

Crew members commit to one work day a week (except for vacations, etc)

Crew works together where most needed

Wednesday - Habiholics

Tuesday/Thursday - Stars

Finish Team (FT)

Finish Team members commit to being on call to help finish houses as needed

May work closely with HFH Partner Families

FTs begin with painting and stay with house through completion and walk-thru

Work under the direction on the House Leader or HFH/AC Staff

Assist in Punch List items and complete Walk-Thru with families



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