AmeriCorps Construction Crew Leader
ORGANIZATION: Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia
Please visit the new page to apply.
How to apply: https://www.habitatphiladelphia.org/construction-crew-leader/
Responsibilities
* Assist with hands-on construction tasks including, but not limited to, demolition, site prep, framing, insulation, drywall, flooring, finish carpentry, and landscaping. Projects may include new and gut rehab homes.
* Lead small groups of volunteers, ensuring that they are well-employed while on the work sites.
* Use volunteer management techniques to facilitate positive experiences for volunteers and homeowner families working on-site.
* Collaborate with construction staff to identify skilled/enthusiastic volunteers and cultivate their involvement in Habitat’s work (i.e. encourage them to consider being trained as regular site leaders and/or returning volunteers).
* Maintain site safety through modeling of safety practices and guidelines, volunteer education, and site monitoring. Attend safety training with our construction staff. Provide on-site orientations and safety talks to groups of volunteers and homeowner families.
* Help with materials management on-site and at the affiliate warehouse and storage trailers. Pick up and organize the materials needed for projects.
* Set up and clean-up project sites.
* Maintain site logs for each project completed in order for the supervisor to assess progress and next steps.
* Participate in regular planning and debriefing meetings as needed.
* Attend and participate in select affiliate events; responsibilities may include setup, cleanup, and engaging with attendees and informing them about the AmeriCorps program, our affiliate’s mission and Neighborhood Revitalization programming, and how to become a volunteer and/or homeowner family
* On occasion, assist with Neighborhood Revitalization tasks, including but not limited to critical home repair projects, neighborhood cleanup initiatives, community safety packages, and improvements to recreation centers or other public amenities.
How to apply: https://www.habitatphiladelphia.org/construction-crew-leader/
More opportunities with Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia
Location:
1829 N 19TH ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19121, US
Mission Statement
Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia transforms lives and our City by building quality homes in partnership with families in need and by uniting all Philadelphians around the cause of affordable housing.
Description
In the City of Philadelphia, the need for decent, affordable housing is tremendous: one in four households in the city cannot afford to pay for the roof over their head, or is living in unsafe, substandard or overcrowded housing. These living conditions affect children’s health and education and erode entire communities.
Habitat offers a time-tested, successful solution to the affordable housing crisis: we utilize the current housing stock, we partner with low-income families committed to 350 hours of sweat-equity work, we offer a zero-interest, no profit mortgage, and we capture the enthusiasm of dedicated volunteers.
Habitat Philadelphia depends on volunteers to help build decent, affordable housing in partnership with the families in our program. Working together with Habitat staff and Partner Families, volunteers complete nearly every aspect of home construction, from framing to the finishing touches.
Join us as we Build Houses, Build HOPE, Build Philadelphia.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia1829 N. 19th StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19121
DATE POSTED
August 23, 2019
SKILLS
- Construction
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Tuesday – Saturday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM with occasional evenings/Sundays/Mondays
- Physical requirements • Ability to be on one’s feet for extended periods of time, often on rough and uneven terrain. • Ability to lift at least 50 pounds on a regular basis. • Ability to work on ladders and heights up to two stories. • Ability to