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12 people are interested
Volunteer Crew Leader - Brooklyn
ORGANIZATION: Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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12 people are interested
Be a part of the effort to rebuild Coney Island from Superstorm Sandy’s devastation! We are looking for dedicated Crew Leaders who have strong leadership skills to motivate and help coordinate our daily volunteers, and can commit to a regular build schedule. If you want to join our site leadership team, are excited about helping fellow New Yorkers rebuild from Sandy, and want to learn or improve your construction skills, please contact Barbara Wengerter at bwengerter@habitatnyc.org or (212) 991-4000 x315 for more information.
***Note: This is an unpaid, volunteer position
Superstorm Sandy hit homeowners hard in coastal Brooklyn, but they are still waiting for assistance over three years. Habitat for Humanity New York City has expanded its Critical Home Repair program from Staten Island to bring help to our neighbors so that they can also rebuild from the storm’s devastation.
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About Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County
Location:
111 John Street, Suite 770, New York, NY 10038, US
Mission Statement
Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County transforms lives and our city by uniting all New Yorkers around the cause of decent, affordable housing for everyone. Values Habitat for Humanity NYC and Westchester believes in: The importance of faith Diversity and inclusiveness, a respectful partnership between those who give and those who receive with mutual obligations, the volunteer spirit, home ownership, excellence in home construction, the volunteer experience, and the City of New York and Westchester. We express our love for our city through building homes and stating loudly and clearly that all New Yorkers should have a decent, affordable home.
Description
Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County creates, preserves, and advocates for healthy, affordable homes and the generational equity-building opportunities that homeownership provides. With the support of thousands of volunteers each year, we’re building a more equitable New York-to address centuries of unjust, racist housing laws and financing mechanisms that prevented communities of color from entering the homeownership market and shaped the geography of the wealth, health, and education inequality we see today.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Habitat for Humanity111 John Street23rd floorNew York, NY 10038
DATE POSTED
October 16, 2015
SKILLS
- Construction
- Renovation
- Disaster Cleanup
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18