RAIH/THRIVENT HABITAT FOR HUMANITY FALL 2020 BUILD
VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP INFORMATION
BUILD INFORMATION
Location: 1843 Life Avenue in West Dallas
Dates: Oct 17 through Nov 21 or Dec 12 on Saturdays and Thursdays
No build days: November 26 and 28 (Thanksgiving weekend)
Check-in: 7:45 am Construction start: 8:00 am
Lunch: 12:00 pm (boxed lunch provided) Day end: 3:00 pm
What to wear:
· Comfortable clothing which you don’t mind getting dirty
· Tennis shoes or other sturdy close-toed shoes, no sandals or flip-flops
· Cloth or surgical face mask(s)
What to bring:
· At least one cloth or surgical face mask (required) to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus
· To stay hydrated, bottled water will be provided, but you can bring a water bottle and/or sports drink
· A boxed lunch will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own food
· Dallas Habitat will provide each volunteer with a bag containing sanitized tools, tool belt, safety glasses and a hard hat; if you prefer using your own, bring them but do not share. Do not bring power tools.
· First-aid kits are on-site; you are responsible for bringing personal items (example: EpiPen)
[NEW] COVID precautions:
· Maximum 10 volunteers on the build site, 6-ft physical distancing and face masks
· To manage capacity restrictions, all volunteers must register each day on the build using Dallas Habitat’s Volunteer Hub. If you are unable to work after you register, you must cancel in the Hub so that slot can be filled by a volunteer on the ‘stand-by’ list. (link and directions below)
Age restrictions:
· Under 16: not allowed on the build site until the dedication day
· 16 and 17: allowed to pick up a hammer and build but not operate power tools or get on the roof; must have one adult over 21 per five youth of this age; parent must sign release form
REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
Volunteer slots will be filled first come first served. Login weekly and sign up only for the upcoming week to ensure everyone interested has the opportunity to volunteer.
1. Create account (or login if you already have an account)
· Go to build day link: http://vhub.at/RAIHThriventBuild
· Click “register”
· Create a username and password
· Join Code - skip this step
· Check event categories that interest you
· Enter your user information (name, email, mobile phone number, home address, birthdate, SMS opt-in, email opt-in, Liability Waiver, Code of Conduct, employer/group, emergency contact information)
· Confirm all information
2. Register for Event
· Click “SIGN UP” to the right of RAIH & Thrivent Home Build: Day #
· Review your user information if you have an existing account
· Click “NEXT”
· Accept Liability Waiver and click “NEXT”
In the event you do not receive an automatic e-mail confirmation, check your junk mail. If you have any questions about this system, please let Michelle Galizia know at mgalizia@dallas-habitat.org.
1843 LIFE AVENUE, WEST DALLAS
CONTACT INFORMATION
1. Bill Boyer (972) 978-2019 2. Jerry Malone (972) 672-0114
billbntx@sbcglobal.net jerry.malone@sbcglobal.net
BUILD DAYS
Day 1: Saturday, October 17 Day 9: Saturday, November 14
Day 2: Thursday, October 22 Day 10: Thursday, November 19
Day 3: Saturday, October 24 Day 11: Saturday, November 21
Day 4: Thursday, October 29 Skip Thanksgiving Week
Day 5: Saturday, October 31 Day 12: Thursday, December 3
Day 6: Thursday, November 5 Day 13: Saturday, December 5
Day 7: Saturday, November 7 Day 14: Thursday, December 10
Day 8: Thursday, November 12