We're excited to have you participate in our "Buy Back" Program! It is an important strategy for keeping affordable homeownership opportunities available in our region. Habitat GSF is able to buy back homes from current families looking to sell their homes for reasons such retirement or downsizing. We repair and resell the home to another low-income family, keeping these affordable homes in our communities.
Address: 1532 Ursula Way, East Palo Alto
Scope of Work: Handle "punch items" such as touch up paint, removing and replacing cabinet hinges, and door hinges, some caulking, cleaning, etc. Let's give it our last buff and shine!
Volunteer Code of Conduct: When you sign up for this shift, you are agreeing to abide by the norms and expectations outlined in the Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco Volunteer Code of Conduct and Habitat for Humanity's Safeguarding Video.
Schedule:
9:00 - 9:15 AM Check In
9:15 - 9:30 Orientation and scope of work
9:30 - 12:00 PM Work
Prepare: To be ready for strenuous physical labor, please get a good night’s sleep and a full breakfast before your build day. Please review the Top 10 Safety Tips before coming to the site. Remember to wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes (with good toe protection) and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty/ruined. If you have your own work gloves and safety goggles to use, please bring them. Although we have PPE available, bringing your own helps us reduce waste as well as our costs. Please make sure to bring your lunch as well.
Depending on the scope of work, prepare to be outside in any weather with layers and sun protection. If the weather forecast is bad, you will receive notice by 7:00 am on your build day for an update. 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.
Street parking will be available.
Age Requirement: All volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Minors must have their waiver signed by a parent/guardian.
