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Habitat Volunteer Guidelines

What to bring:

  • Proper Safety Equipment
    • Wear clothes and gloves that are appropriate for the work and weather conditions.  However, work gloves should not be worn when using most power and hand tools.  Loose clothing is dangerous around power tools.
    • Work boots or thick-soiled shoes should be worn at all times when on a construction site.  Any worker wearing sandals or other types of inappropriate footwear will not be permitted to remain on the construction site.
    • Hard hats are to be worn while doing demolition work, during the framing phase of construction, or when required by a supervisor, and are to be made available to workers on each job site at all times.
    • Safety glasses will be available for every construction worker.  A worker must wear protective glasses any time he or she is operating a power tool or when instructed by a supervisor.
    • Dust masks should be worn when installing insulation, sanding or when instructed by a supervisor.
    • Ear plugs must be worn when using a power tool for a prolonged period of time or when instructed by a supervisor.  Ear plugs are to be made available to workers on each job site at all times.

  • Pack a lunch and bring plenty of water. Lunch can be purchased at Gerry’s Goods (1500 Presstman Street)

  • You may bring your own tools but all items must be clearly labeled with your name

What not to bring:

  • Any items with high monetary or sentimental value.
  • Remove any valuable items in your car from view
  • Any children under 14 years of age

Age Restrictions: Federal law has very clear rules about the age of persons working construction.

  • Children under age 14 are not allowed on construction sites.
  • Young persons ages 14 and 15 are prohibited from working on a construction site but are permitted to do clean-up work or landscaping.
  • Young persons ages 16 and 17 may work in construction but may not use power tools or perform work involving wrecking and demolition, excavation or roofing.