Crew Volunteer - Build Site
(Habitat for Humanity, Greater Toronto Area)
Opportunity Details: Crew Volunteer - Build Site
Contact | Janine Smith, Manager Volunteer Services, Habitat for Humanity GTA; Phone: 416-755-7353; Fax: 416-916-2333; Email: volunteer@habitatgta.ca |
Duties | Attend all necessary Habitat GTA training sessions, provide on the job training and supervision for semi-skilled and unskilled volunteers * lead a group of volunteers, including homeowners, in the construction of simple, decent, affordable homes while upholding standards of safety, quality, and fun * assist in providing a safe and healthy working environment such as: use of equipment, personal protective equipment for volunteers, delegating work, maintaining a suitable working environment including preparing for weather, cleaning, tasks, etc. * ensure necessary tools are on the site for specific tasks and supervision of clean up, returning of tools and excess materials * have an understanding of the construction process; work in various phases of construction including framing, roofing, dry walling, etc. * have an understanding of the construction process; work in various phases of construction including framing, roofing, etc. * crew members perform tasks that require a level of skill and need to have the ability to quickly assess the abilities of volunteers. The Crew must be able to teach crew members proper construction techniques, answer their questions, show patience. |
More Info Link | https://habitatgta.volunteerhub.com/?format=1&filter=%7b%22eventGroupId%22:24904%7d |
Benefits | Gain practical experience in skilled trades * meet new people and network with likeminded individuals * give back to your community and help provide affordable home ownership |
Clients | lower income families |
Ages | 16 year(s) - 99 year(s) |
Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Highschool students ; Post-secondary students ; Men ; Women ; Couples ; Individuals |
Areas of Interest | Building & Construction ; Manual Labour / Physical Labour |
Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Customer Service ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Mentoring & Training ; Patience ; Planning & Organizing ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work |
Commitment Length | Long Term (Minimum of 6 months) |
Interaction Level | Small Group ; Large Group |
Minimum Hours | 16 / Month |
Dates and Times | Monday: Morning, Afternoon ((8:00 AM - 4:00 PM)) Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon ((8:00 AM - 4:00 PM)) Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon ((8:00 AM - 4:00 PM)) Thursday: Morning, Afternoon ((8:00 AM - 4:00 PM)) Friday: Morning, Afternoon ((8:00 AM - 4:00 PM)) |
Seasons | Year Round |
Location | 485 Normandy Street Oshawa |
Number of Positions | Oshawa 10 individual(s) needed in total. |
Training | Training is provided ; Training on the job |
Transportation | Near public transit |
Police Check | Not Required |
Start Date | On or after 26 Mar 2022 |
End Date | 29 Feb 2024 |
Agency Details: Habitat for Humanity, Greater Toronto Area
Office Phone | 289-224-9695 |
info@habitatdurham.com | |
Website | www.habitatgta.ca |
Address & Map | |
Mailing Address | 310 Simcoe St S Oshawa, ON Canada L1H 4H5 |