Participants: This sign up is for individual opportunities. If you are looking for a Team Build for your group please email construction.scheduling@morrishabitat.org.
To prepare and optimize your build day please review this page and links prior to coming out. Everything you need to get started is here and, in the confirmation, email you receive upon signing up.
Construction volunteers must be at least 16 years of age to participate on an active build site. Youth volunteers ages 16 or 17 years old must be accompanied by an adult chaperone 21 years of age or older. One adult chaperone is needed for every five youth. If you are under 18 years of age please have your parents sign the electronic waiver after you register
Location and Timing: 103 Valley View Drive, Rockaway. This site is two single family homes. Everyone participating must be registered and secured their spot in the portal to get important information regarding the build. Our build day is 8:30am-4:00pm with a break for lunch at 12:00pm. Parking is tight, and we are asking everyone to park at 100 White Meadow Road and carpool to site (community center.)
Tasks: There is NO experience necessary to build with Morris Habitat for Humanity. We hope that each volunteer is willing to do whatever is required on that day. You may be handling a hammer, paintbrush, broom or shovel, or assisting in activities associated with the logistics of construction projects. No matter what you are doing, it is a necessary job and appreciated. Currently in the variuous stages of outdoor work; Framing, siding and roofing.
Attire and What to bring: Dress in layers for indoor or outdoor work. For your safety, please wear thick material pants and thick soled sneakers. Long pants are required to prevent cuts/scrapes. No yoga pants, stretch pants, Keds, Vans, Toms or opened toed shoes. For sunny days don't forget your sunblock. Please review our Construction FAQ for additional details
Safety Video: view this 18-minute safety course at HFHAffiliateInsurance.com/courses prior to build day. Scroll down to “Online Safety Training Courses” and click begin now. Read the entire instructions before clicking on “Take Training Course Now” and enter code W8NAEBTG, click submit, and then select “Volunteering on a Habitat for Humanity Job Site.” The course covers everything from safety issues to what to wear. At the end of the presentation, simply exit the program.
