Home Preservation work in the Bayview neighborhood of San Francisco addresses deferred maintenance for low-income homeowners. Volunteers will do construction-related repair work to help longtime homeowners maintain their assets for future generations.
Address: Due to the sensitive nature of working at a private home, the exact address will be emailed to volunteers the day before the volunteer shift.
Scope of Work: Rebuilding fences, painting, landscaping, decks, home organization, etc. No experience is necessary.
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.
Schedule:
9:00 - 9:15 Check In
9:15 - 9:30 Orientation and scope of work
9:30 - 1:00 PM Work
Come Prepared: Dress for the weather in clothing you don’t mind getting ruined, and sturdy, closed-toed footwear. Bring lunch and a water bottle. Parking may be limited so beware of posted rules. Carpool or take public transit if possible. Please review the Ten Top Safety Tips while working at a construction site.
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 message by 7AM if your shift has been canceled due to unfavorable weather.
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 on that day but sources will remain anonymous.
