THANK YOU for volunteering to work on the 2009 Yorkton Build.
Below is important information for volunteers. Please read.

General Information

1. Site Location
• 221 Betts Ave, Yorkton
2. Site Hours
• Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
• The build day begins at 8:00 am and ends at 4:30 pm followed by site clean-up
• It is important to arrive on time, as there is a sign-in process.
3. Build Schedule
• The first build will begin June 2nd.
4. Cancellation Process
• If you are unable to be on site for your scheduled workday, please call the office at 782-5453
5. Weather Delay
• If your activity is outdoors:
• Do not come out if it is pouring. We will notify you of the rescheduled date.
• If it is cloudy and threatening rain:
• Go to the site and wait for instructions OR
• Call the office at 782-5453
6. Safety
• Safety Shoes
• Are required on site for everyone, with the exception of volunteers involved in Food Services. The shoes should be CSA approved with steel toecaps and a steel shank down the sole, preference is for shoes with ankle support.
• Wear your own, borrow from family and friends.
• If you want to purchase your own safety shoes try: Marks Work Warehouse
• Hardhats - Are mandatory for everyone on the build site & will be provided.
• Safety Goggles – will be provided for those tasks requiring them.
• Work Gloves – will be provided for each volunteer.
• Safety Training
• Is required by every volunteer & will be done first thing on arrival at site.
• Clothing
• Do not wear loose fitting clothing or loose jewelry – think safety first.
7. When You Arrive at The Site
• Sign in at the host trailer
• Find your assigned crew leader
• Tools
• If you have your own tools, label them;
• If not, pick the tools you will require for your assigned duties
• Pick up hardhats, tie your safety shoes
• Start working
8. When You Leave The Site
• Check in the tools, hardhat, safety goggles, and shoes you have been working with:
• For those who bring their own tools, check to make sure you have yours and we have ours.
• Sign out at the host tent or trailer
• If you must track your volunteer hours, have forms provided by your organization signed by your crew leader
9. Host Services
• Food Services
• Lunch will be provided by Habitat for Humanity Yorkton
• Meals will be served on site
• Bring your own water bottle – water coolers are available for refills.
• Shelter
• A shelter will be on site for rest periods and coffee breaks
• Restrooms
• Temporary restrooms will be on site
• Wash-up Facilities
• Large tubs of water will be available for wash-up until running water is available on site.
10. Who is allowed on site
• Anyone over the age of 16 accompanied by an adult; children under the age of 16 are not allowed on site.

If you have any questions contact:

• Jasmine Dreger
• Habitat for Humanity Yorkton
• Scheduling Coordinator
• j.dreger@habitatyorkton.ca
• www.habitatyorkton.ca

You Can Help!

• Help at events
• Feed the work crew
• Swing a hammer
• Work on a committee
• Crew Leader
• Carpentry
• Painting
• Landscaping