Youth Volunteer Policy
With a focus on Safety and Supervision.

Youth Groups ages 16 & 17

Groups will be scheduled on weekends and weekdays with the permission of the construction supervisor.
All groups must have a ratio of one (1) adult to every five (5) youths.
The volunteer day must begin with a site and construction safety presentation as well as a summary of the work to be accomplished.
Group leaders will be provided with Waiver of Liability forms which must be signed in advance of the workday by a parent or legal guardian.
All volunteers must sign in on the sign in sheet at the work site before beginning the work day.
Youth may not work on the exterior of the home above the first floor level.
Youth may not work on ladders or scaffolding.
Youth may not operate power equipment.
For safety reasons, the workday will end when the attention of the youth is lost. While this is a “judgment call” such a determination will be made by the construction supervisor.
Dangerous activity or horseplay will not be tolerated on the work site.

Individuals ages 16 & 17 must be accompanied to the site by an adult who is legally responsible for them.
Individuals that show up without an adult will NOT be allowed to work.
All above rules apply.

Youth age 14 and 15 will be permitted on the work site for specific, designated projects only.
Approved projects will be scheduled during off-peak construction hours.
Adult ratio, Waiver of Liability, and safety guidelines as above apply.
Approved projects include: recycling, grading, landscape and site clean up. Other proposals will be approved on a case by case basis.

Youth under the age of 14 are not permitted to do construction work. Please look into volunteer opportunities at special events or in the Habitat office.