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8 people are interested
Construction Crew Leader (AmeriCorps)
ORGANIZATION: Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region
Please visit the new page to apply.
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8 people are interested
As a Construction Crew Leader, you are integral to our goals of building more homes and better neighborhoods and communities throughout our service area. Your primary responsibility will be to assist with hands on construction tasks including, but not limited to, site prep, framing, roofing, finish carpentry, landscaping and clean up. Additionally, you will lead small groups of volunteers, providing them with on-site orientations and safety talks and ensuring that they are well-employed while on work sites. On occasion, you may participate in larger community projects or affiliate events.
Please Note: while construction experience is helpful, it is not required.
Helpful Qualifications:
* Interest in working outdoors and participating in hands-on building activities
* Ability (or willingness to learn) to drive large pick-up trucks
* Experience with power tools
* Experience working with volunteers or teaching/group facilitation experience
What’s needed to apply?
* Resume (tell us about your experience)
* Motivation Statement (express why you want to serve) - input in "Cover Letter" section
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About Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region
Location:
3815 Latrobe Drive, Charlotte, NC 28211, US
Mission Statement
Founded as a Christian Ministry, Habitat for Humanity of Charlotte works in partnership with God and people from all walks of life to develop community with people in need by building and renovating homes, so that people can live and grow into all that God intended. Habitat Charlotte's mission is accomplished by: Constructing simple, decent, and affordable houses, Selling the houses at no profit and low interest and using the mortgage payments to build more houses. Demonstrating the love and teachings of Jesus Christ, Providing a way for sharing between the affluent and those in need, Working in partnership with representative local leadership, Selecting families in greatest need first, without favoritism or discrimination.
Description
Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region builds houses in partnership with low income working families who purchase the homes at low interest and no profit. Volunteer labor and donated items help keep house costs low. Families must work on their own and other's homes.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3815 Latrobe DrCharlotte, NC 28211
DATE POSTED
July 9, 2018
SKILLS
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Construction
- Organization
- People Skills
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1700 hours