CONSTRUCTION SITE VOLUNTEERS

Habitat for Humanity of Southeastern Connecticut relies on our volunteers to build homes for families in need in our area. We require all volunteers to attend a ‘Foundations of Habitat' session prior to volunteering on a site. Click on this LINK to register for a session.

We currently have construction activities on the following days: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and occasionally Sunday. You must register in advance for construction activities - you can now do so on our website through Volunteer UP our new online scheduling system.

If you have already attended a Foundations Session or previously volunteered with our affiliate please download the appropriate instruction page for the online scheduling system:

• Faithful Framers Document for our regular weekday volunteers
• Sponsor Groups or Team Build Partner Groups Document for individuals who are part of a sponsor or team build partner group.
• Sponsor Groups or Team Build Partner Groups Volunteer Coordinator Instructions Document
• Individuals or Non Sponsor Groups Document for individuals who are interested in volunteering. PLEASE NOTE: Non Sponsor Groups are limited to 5 volunteers per workday. If you are not a sponsor group, but are interested in volunteering with a group of 6 or more, please call our offices at 860-442-7890 x215.
• Volunteer UP Screen Reference Guide

Once you have downloaded the instructions, please click on the Volunteer Up icon to register and sign up!

Please note that children under age 16 are not allowed at the work site in accordance with US child labor laws. Workers between the ages of 16 through 18 must be accompanied by an adult, and are not allowed to use power tools.

When volunteering at a Habitat construction site, you may want to bring your own work gloves, hammer, or tool belt, but if you do not have these items they will be available at the work site. Small injuries, such as splinters, can be avoided with wearing proper shoes and gloves. Steel-toed work boots are useful for preventing most injuries to the feet, but they are not required. Sandals or other open-toed shoes are not permitted on the work site. Long pants are usually recommended, except during very hot weather, as well as long sleeves to help protect your arms. Clothing should not be excessively loose, such that it might get caught in tools or machinery and cause injury.

Depending on the weather, you may want to dress in layers (which can be modified as the day progresses) and bring sunscreen and/or sunglasses. Bring a hat, safety goggles if you think you need them, and a tool belt if you have it. There will be tools on site, but many people prefer to use their own tools and anything you can bring with you is welcome, except that we ask that you to not bring any power tools with you - we use only our Habitat power tools at our work sites. Remember to take your personal tools home with you at the end of the day.

Volunteer Documents
• Volunteer Waiver
• Volunteer Worksite Checklist