What to Expect

  • There will be people at the build site with skills and some without skills. Everyone's help and ability will be appreciated.
  • You will learn something new and your work will help build a home
  • Habitat for Humanity Yorkton sponsors provide a morning snack, lunch and an afternoon snack, oh how we love our sponsors!
  • Bottled water is always available
  • A tent is set up on site for rest periods and breaks - you can stow your purses, bags and gear in the trailer, however, security of personal belongings will not be provided so use your best judgement.

The Build Site

Arrival

  • Sign-in at the host trailer
  • Be sure to let the Site Supervisor know if you have had safety training or require safety training
  • Find your Site Supervisor who will inform you of the tasks and duties you'll have during the work day
  • If you have your own tools, label them with your name (they are your responsibility). If not, pick up the tools you will need for your assigned duties
  • Pick up a hard hat, grab a pair of safety goggles, and tie up your boots.
  • Start working
  • Meet people! Have a blast!

Departure

  • Check in the tools, hardhat, safety goggles
  • Collect your own tools and check to ensure you have yours and we have ours.
  • Sign out at the host tent
  • If you must track your volunteer hours, have the forms provided by your organization signed by the Site Supervisor or other Habitat staff member the day before you leave
  • Shake hands with your fellow volunteers, thank them for their work and hyelp on the build
  • Be proud of what you have done.

You Can Help!

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

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