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VOLUNTEER WITH THE MCMINNVILLE AREA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY (AKA MACHABITAT)

Position Title: Construction Volunteer

Purpose: Our mission is to bring people together to build homes, community, and hope. Construction volunteers directly help us accomplish this by working with MacHabitat families to build their homes.

Location: Aspire Community Development, 125 NE Turner Way, McMinnville, OR 97128

Position Summary: Volunteer will assist with all stages of house construction, including raising the framing, installing insulation, flooring, windows, painting, etc.

Skills and Abilities: Must have the ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time, light lifting, and the willingness to learn new construction skills. Volunteer must be at least 16 years old (16-18 year old volunteers will need a supervisor).

Time Commitment: We request one consistent weekly shift outside of occasional absences/vacations, however, all three work days are an option if interested. Volunteers are on site between 8:30am-2:30pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays of every week, except for holidays, or inclement weather (Volunteer Coordinator will email volunteers when this occurs). The volunteer will schedule with the Volunteer & Program Coordinator, Jennifer Lyon.

Training Offered: Construction volunteers will be trained to use all appropriate tools, as well as receiving training in a variety of construction skills and safety.

Benefits: Great work experience, obtain new skills, help families build their home, references for future employers, meet new friends and community members. Snacks frequently provided. ReStore discount for long term volunteers.

Working Conditions: Work is often done outside or inside with no temperature control. Power tools and construction supplies are on site. Ground and floor may be uneven. Break trailer provided.

Volunteer Supervisor: Construction Manager, KB Boutwell. Scheduling with Volunteer & Program Coordinator, Jennifer Lyon.

To Sign-up:

Press the "I Want to Help" button above or go to our website: https://machabitat.org/volunteer/