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Build Site Instructions
VOLUNTEER INSTRUCTIONS On–Site Construction
We hope these instructions will make this a safer and more enjoyable experience for you, please review before joining us at our build site. If you have additional questions please contact our Volunteer Coordinator or Volunteer Liaison. We will be building at Lancaster in south Cypress
1) If you are with a group (five+ people) you must be assigned a work day and time by our Volunteer Coordinator or Liaison. Individuals may come out any Wednesday, or Saturday. 2) If you are arriving on a Saturday morning you should be on-site by 8:00 AM to sign-in and prepare for the day. We will start with an Orientation meeting at 8:15 AM. The morning will last until approximately Noon when we break for lunch, but this can vary depending on the status of our work on a particular day. The afternoon will begin around 12:30 and you should be prepared to work until 3:00 PM. However, depending on the weather and the work to do, this time could change. 3) We will build every Wednesday & Saturday except Holiday week-ends. 4) Please plan to remain on-site until all tools are put away and the site is cleaned-up. 5) Because of affiliate guidelines and your own safety you must be at least 14 to be on thework site. If you are under the age of 18 you must have a parent or guardian sign a wiaver of liability form. 6) When you first arrive you will be required to sign a “Release of Liability”. 7) You must wear closed toed shoes on site. Especially during warm weather we suggest you wear light clothing, a hat, and sun screen. You should bring gloves, if you have them bring a hammer, nail apron, and any other tools you feel could be helpful. If you bring tools, mark your name on each item! You are not required to bring tools as we will have some available on-site. Water will be provided, but you are welcome to bring additional drinks. 8) Lunch will be provided on Saturday if you are working all day on the construction site. Lunch is not provided if you are working in the afternoon only, or on Wednesday. 9) We can find work to do in most weather. In case of extreme conditions you should call the Hotline at 713-968-9766. On Saturdays our staff will update the Hotline at about 7:15 AM with the current conditions. However, keep in mind the weather could continue to change after that time. Unless you are instructed at that number that we are NOT working that day, we would ask that you show up on-site. Houston weather is spotty and unpredictable. We will build in almost any weather. 10) Future homeowners will be on-site building with you. We encourage you to introduce yourself and meet them. You can also assist them with their sweat equity hours. Discuss this with the site Greeter. 11) Safety- We strongly encourage you to review the safety guidelines located at our web site, prior to building. These will be found under the “Current Projects” tab.
13) Experience is NOT required to help construct a Habitat house. However, please be cautious and ask questions of any available Red Hat if you are trying to perform a task and are unsure how to accomplish it. 14) Parking at the build site is very tight. Please make sure your vehicle is locked and valuables are out of sight. A lot of people go through our build site on a typical Saturday and while we have had very few problems we suggest being careful. 15) Insurance- You are going to be at an active build site. While we have few accidents, the possibility always exists. We will ask you to sign a waiver of liability in case of a problem, however for your own protection we strongly request you be covered by medical insurance if you are going to be building on our site! 16) If you would like more information about the work planned for an upcoming build day we try and place the current week’s build plans on our web site by mid-week. Go to ‘Our Projects’ and then the link marked ‘Current’. In addition a brief description of Saturday’s plan is added to our Hotline number most Thursdays. 17) Habitat for Humanity Northwest Harris County is always in need of funding to continue our work. If you are able to assist or know a company, church, or organization that might be interested in providing funding please contact our office and ask for the Development Director. 18) Houston Heat- Please drink enough fluids if you are building during hot weather. We have also been advised to encourage you to eat before coming out, it helps against the heat. Most important, STOP and seek shade if you start feeling bad!! NOTE: After your group has worked on-site, we will ask for your input on how we make this a better experience. Please give us your comments, both good and bad. MaryGrace Hendon, Volunteer Coordinator: Joyce Campbell, Volunteer Liaison:
5/28/2008
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