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| | | |  | Build Day FAQWhat to Expect for Your Day on the Work site
When does the workday start?
We ask that you arrive on time to complete paper work and prepare for
your workday. First, you will complete a
liability waiver and sign
the time sheet. We then hold a mandatory fifteen-minute meeting covering
group safety, individual assignments, and instructions for the day. Work
begins promptly after that. When you arrive late, you hold
up the entire group.
| Site & Day |
Arrival &
Paperwork |
Safety Meeting &
Assignments |
Work begins |
| Issaquah Highlands –
weekdays |
8:45a |
9:00a |
9:15a |
| Issaquah Highlands –
Saturdays |
9:15a |
9:30a |
9:45a |
| Renton/La Fortuna – all
days |
8:45a |
9:00a |
9:15a |
How do I get to the construction site?
See directions to the work sites.
When does the day end?
Clean up and end of day is approximately 4:00 p.m.
What if it's raining?
Work goes on rain or shine, so layering is a good idea.
What if the weather is really bad?
If construction sites are closed due to inclement weather and/or road
conditions you will be notified by a Habitat staff member via telephone,
so please be sure to include your number when you register in the Online
Volunteer Calendar. If you are volunteering with a group, the group
leader will be contacted. You may also call the Habitat Office at
425.869.6007 and transfer to ext 242 for site status updates. A message
will be left on the voice greeting for this extension if there are site
closures. Obviously conditions can vary depending on where you live.
Please volunteer at your own discretion and just leave us a message at
ext. 242 if you need to cancel. Your safety is our number one priority.
Work Assignments
How will I know what to do?
The Site supervisor will present the tasks for the day and ask for
volunteers for each task. Your site supervisor and/or Team Leader will
ensure that you have the necessary materials and supervision to accomplish
the task.
What if I don't know how to do my assignment?
The Supervisors and Team Leaders on site will teach the correct construction
method and answer any questions that you may have.
What
if that particular assignment or task is something I am not able to do or am
fearful of?
Please feel free to speak up. We do not want you to attempt any task
that you find uncomfortable, such as working on scaffolding or using power
tools. We also don't want you doing something that could aggravate an
injury, such as lifting heavy objects. Let your Team Leader or the
Site Supervisor know about your limitations and we can accommodate them.
What to Wear and Bring
What should I wear?
- Volunteers are asked to wear appropriate work clothes. No shorts or
tank tops allowed.
- Wear weather appropriate clothing and layers; we cannot guarantee
that you will be working indoors or outdoors.
- Wear hard soled shoes or boots (no sandals or open toed shoes).
- Bringing work gloves is highly recommended.
Should I bring any tools?
We can provide tools for all volunteers unless otherwise specified.
You may bring your own tools if you wish; some people are happier with their
own tools. A hammer, measuring tape and utility knife are some good basic
tools to have.
What about Lunch?
Volunteers are asked to bring their own lunch and a drink to the
site. Lunch break is at noon unless otherwise specified.
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