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Job description
CONSTRUCTION REGULAR VOLUNTEER POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION SUMMARY : Our mission- Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope. We aim to build affordable housing through a combination of volunteer labor, 'sweat equity’ and no-interest mortgages. We act in partnership with the community as a diverse group including individuals, partner families, faith groups, civic organizations, local schools and businesses. We reach out from Christian roots across denominational, faith, economic, and racial lines to bring together people who are concerned for their neighbors. We strive to develop and empower individuals and communities through the construction of decent, safe homes.
Our construction regulars are a crucial part in building homes for our homeownership program. Habitat provides a 0% interest mortgage to qualifying applicants and supports them on their journey of becoming homeowners. We are looking for volunteers who have knowledge and skills in construction to assist our team on a regular basis as we work on new builds and rehabilitations on existing homes.
Hours:
Tuesday to Thursday, 8am-3pm
Once per week commitment for a minimum of 6 months
Examples of Potential Duties
All phases of residential construction
Insulating
Drywall installation
Framing
Cutting and moving material
Use of power tools and other construction materials
Helpful Skills and Experience
Construction knowledge or experience
Leadership skills in teaching construction tasks to less skilled volunteers
Mobility, ability to lift preferred
Flexible with the ability to work independently or as part of a team
Project a professional image in interactions with others
MEP knowledge or experience helpful but not required
Our Values: Perseverance, Honesty, Commitment, Win-Win, Community, Impact, Christ’s Love In Action
Worksite address
wilmington, DE, 19894, US
Who can apply
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