Join us for the final stage of construction of our project in San Francisco's Diamond Heights neighborhood! We are readying 8 new multi-family homes to add to our portfolio of affordable housing options in the greater Bay Area. We have very excited homeowners waiting to move it this year!
Volunteer Schedule:
8:00-8:15 AM ARRIVE, CHECK-IN and get your PPE (NOTE: Construction needs to keep to a tight schedule so please be on time.)
8:15-8:30 Habitat ORIENTATION and SAFETY TALK
8:30-8:40 Task and Crew ASSIGNMENTS
8:40-10:00 WORK!
10-10:10 MANDATORY BREAK
10:10-12 WORK!
12-12:45 PM LUNCH – It’s important to return promptly at 12:45 to start afternoon work together. If you must leave before end of day, PLEASE tell your crew leader or other Habitat staff.
12:45 Afternoon SAFETY BRIEF
12:50-2 WORK!
2-2:10 MANDATORY BREAK
2:10-3:15 WORK!
3:15-3:30 CLEAN UP
3:30 Gather for WRAP-UP and DISMISSAL
Transportation: Please be aware that parking can be challenging and street sweeping takes place from 9-11AM every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. If you plan on taking public transportation, the SF Muni 48 and 52 bus lines go by our site.
Prepare: To be ready for strenuous physical labor, please get a good night’s sleep and a full breakfast before your build day. Please remember to pack a lunch. Also, review the Top 10 Safety Tips before coming to the site. Remember to wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes (work boots are ideal), long pants, and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty/ruined. If you have your own work gloves and safety goggles, please bring them. Although we have limited PPE available, bringing your own helps us reduce costs. Masks are now optional and please feel free to use one if it makes you feel more comfortable. Prepare to be outside in any weather with layers and sun protection. Leave valuables at home, and please watch this safety video to learn about your volunteer day and ways you can stay safe at the construction site.
Volunteer Code of Conduct: When you sign up for this shift, you are agreeing to abide by the norms and expectations outlined in Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco's Volunteer Code of Conduct.
Check-in: Begins 30 mins before start time to allow enough time for Covid-19 screening protocols.
Contact Tracing: Attendance is recorded strictly at the site to help facilitate contact tracing. Volunteers must report to Habitat staff if they experience Covid-19 symptoms or receive a positive diagnosis in the 2 weeks following their volunteer day. Reports will be shared with others who worked that day but sources will remain anonymous.
Age Requirement: All volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Minors must have their waiver signed by a parent/guardian.
Weather: We work rain or shine. You will receive a text by 7AM on your volunteer day if your shift is canceled due to unfavorable weather.
