Here are the details for Habitat house #103:
- 207 N 8th in N Lawrence, just North of 8th & Walnut
- 9:00am-3:00pm. Orientation begins at 9, so plan to arrive a few minutes early.
- COVID details:
- Temperature taken and covid-related health questions verbally answered upon arrival.
- Face masks must be worn at all times - please bring your own mask.
- Wash your hands often at the hand wash station
- Bring a reusable water bottle, we have an igloo for refills (along with sanitizing instructions for using it)
- Volunteers should not come and will be asked to leave if they have:
- a temperature of 100.4°F or greater
- been exposed to the corona virus within the last 14 days
- experienced a recent loss of taste or smell
- two or more of the following unexplained symptoms:
- fever or chills
- cough
- shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- muscle or body aches
- headache
- sore throat
- congestion or runny nose
- nausea or vomiting
- diarrhea
- Please come with:
- a face mask
- a reusable water bottle
- your lunch
- close-toed shoes
- work clothes (you’ll likely get dirty)
- work gloves
- dress for the weather (sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, bug spray, etc.)
- Do not park on 8th street. At the intersection of 8th & Walnut, if you travel west, passing the first home on the North side of the street, you will see a gravel path leading to the back of the construction site. You can park in here or you can park along Walnut St.
- The workday will be ON, unless you hear otherwise from us the morning of.
- Volunteers age 18+ can be on our construction site, 16-17 year old must have a youth waiver signed by a parent/guardian.
- All volunteers must sign a simple waiver on site before beginning work.
- You will be working alongside the homeowners, new volunteers, experienced volunteers, and our amazing construction manager, Jonathan, who will have the work detailed out, easy to understand, and will walk you through everything needed. If you have questions or need assistance during the day, please speak up as Jonathan is a great teacher. If you can pick up a tool, you can volunteer on our sites!
- You must sign up with BeMoreLikeClaire to be on the construction site. Unfortunately, due to covid, we cannot have drop ins on the build site.
- Volunteers represent Habitat for Humanity and are expected to treat everyone on the job site with respect, courtesy and dignity, promoting a welcoming, respectful environment. Habitat embraces a “see something, say something” culture. If you become aware of potential misconduct, help reinforce our culture of courage and accountability by sharing your concerns with the construction manager, volunteer coordinator or other Habitat staff.
- Volunteers interested in building are recommended to complete the online safety-training course titled "Volunteering on a Habitat for Humanity Job Site." Please visitwww.hfhvolunteerinsurance.com to complete the course. The access code is: W8NAEBTG
- To stay updated on all Lawrence Habitat news, please visit us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/lawrencehabitat/
What to expect depends on what stage of the building process we are in.
You can anticipate working on any of the following:
Do you have to have construction experience to work on the build site?
The safety of our volunteers is Lawrence Habitat’s top priority.
The #1 cause of work site injury are falls!
Respect the weather
You can anticipate working on any of the following:
- Framing
- Sheet Rock
- Shingles
- Trim
- Caulking
- Painting
- Siding
- Site clean up
- We build from 9am-3pm (sometimes 8am- 2pm during summer months).
- Volunteers should dress appropriately for the weather, bring plenty of water, and check Lawrence Habitat for Humanity's Facebook page for updates on construction times, locations, cancellations, and other news.
- We build year-round.
- We break for lunch around noon. Due to COVID-19, please pack your own lunch.
- Our homeowners are on site working alongside volunteers every Saturday, and often times during the week as well.
- It is an active construction site – ground is uneven, tools are around and can be loud
Do you have to have construction experience to work on the build site?
- No! We welcome volunteers of all skill levels. Never swung a hammer? No problem
- No! There is a job for all abilities/limitations a volunteer may have. We respect your limitations, and expect you to as well!
- True, but there is only a minimum age you have to be to volunteer. Volunteers must be at least 16 or older to work on the job site.
- No! While a lot of our volunteers come out with groups from their business or church, we absolutely encourage individuals to come out and volunteer. We welcome volunteers of all faiths – or no faith – to help us build a safe, decent and affordable home for a deserving family.
- No! Volunteers do not need to bring any tools, unless they have a favorite hammer or tool belt they would like to use. Habitat does not allow volunteers to bring/use their own power tools.
The safety of our volunteers is Lawrence Habitat’s top priority.
The #1 cause of work site injury are falls!
- If you are on a ladder or a foot stool, confirm that it is securely placed on level ground and if needed, you have a ‘spotter’ to keep the ladder in place.
- Step down carefully.
- Be aware of what’s on the floor – if it’s slick, or there are tools set on the ground close by.
Respect the weather
- Hot out? Take frequent water breaks.
- Wear sunscreen
- Cold? Layers are key!
- Is it wet outside? Floors get slick!
- Protective eye wear cutting lumber.
- Ear plugs – many contractors can attest to the fact that loud power tools effect your hearing!
- Face masks when doing sheet rock work.
