Typical Workday Schedule
7:45–8 AM: Volunteers arrive on site
8:00 AM: Morning meeting
10:00 AM: Mid-morning break
12:00–12:30 PM: Lunch
2:00 PM: Afternoon break
4:00–4:30 PM: Finish tasks and clean up |
Typical Workday Staffing
Construction Manager Butch Thompson
Build Volunteer Manager (assigned by Volunteer Relations Committee)
Three skilled team leaders
Ten to fifteen build volunteers
Food service volunteers (coordinated by Volunteer Relations Committee) |
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Habitat homes are built with the assistance of many volunteers, including local contractors who may volunteer their time to do jobs requiring skilled labor or professional credentials such as pouring concrete or installing electrical systems. While work contributed by volunteer professionals must be scheduled when they are available, regular (unskilled) volunteers are generally asked to be available on Saturdays for assigned tasks.
Each house has its own unique construction timeline, determined by the family’s needs, the specifications of the house plan, and other factors. Below is a sample construction timeline, but please keep in mind that the actual schedule may vary depending on the home design, availability of materials and volunteers, and; of course, the weather.
If you are interested in volunteering to help – either at the build site or in non-construction roles, – please communicate with us in advance. We make every effort to provide meaningful roles for all persons who wish to volunteer their time, but roles at the build site may not always be available at the time of your request.
Groundbreaking Ceremonies
Event planning is coordinated by the Family Support Committee, with assistance as needed from the Volunteer Relations Committee. Help in providing food, setting up and taking down is more than welcome.
General Timeline
Week 1: Site Preparation
Complete the excavation, pour footings and shed pad, lay foundation.
Crew Leaders: 2
Crew Members: 20
Meal Coordinator: 1-2 needed
Suggested tools -
Task specific:
Basic: tape measure, pencil, utility knife, gloves, and proper attire.
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Week 2: Walls up
Framing for the exterior walls, flooring and shed.
Crew leaders: 5
Crew members: 25
Meal Coordinator: 1-2 needed
Suggested tools –
Task specific:
Basic: hammer, tape measure, pencil, utility knife, gloves, and proper attire.
Week 3: Roofing
Install the roof trusses, roof deck and sheathing. Construction on shed.
Crew leaders: 5
Crew members: 25
Meal Coordinator: 1-2 needed
Suggested tools –
Task specific:
Basic: hammer, tape measure, pencil, utility knife, gloves, and proper attire.
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Week 4: Exterior
Install soffit and vents. Shingle the roof. Install windows, doors, and interior wall studs.
Crew leaders: 4
Crew members: 20
Meal Coordinator: 1-2 needed
Suggested tools –
Task specific:
Basic: hammer, tape measure, pencil, utility knife, gloves, and proper attire.
Week 5: Siding and systems
Exterior: Install siding and continue shed construction. Exterior: Rough in electrical, heating/cooling, plumbing systems and telephone lines (subcontractors).
Crew leaders: 3
Crew members: 15
Meal Coordinator: 1-2 needed
Suggested tools –
Task specific: ladders, chalk line, levels, nail set, flat bar, framing square, siding snips, tin snips.
Basic: hammer, tape measure, pencil, utility knife, gloves, and proper attire.
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Week 6: Insulation and driveways
Exterior: Continue siding and shed construction (if needed). Interior: Install wall insulation and drywall.
Crew Leaders: 3
Crew Members: 15
Meal Coordinator: 1-2 needed
Suggested tools
Task specific: ladders, chalk line, levels, nail set, flat bar, framing square, siding snips, tin snips.
Basic: hammer, tape measure, pencil, utility knife, gloves, and proper attire.
Week 7
Continue drywall and install interior and exterior trim. Exterior: Install gutters, driveways, drains and walks.
Crew Leaders: 3
Crew Members: 15
Meal Coordinator: 1-2 needed
Suggested tools
Task specific: chalk line, levels, nail set, flat bar, framing square, tin snips, paint brushes, knee pads, rollers & roller pads, paint trays, small, disposable food containers, kitchen plastic wrap, paper towel rolls, ladder.
Basic: hammer, tape measure, pencil, utility knife, gloves, and proper attire.
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Week 8
Interior: Begin priming and painting. Install cabinetry and ceiling insulation. Finish electrical and plumbing work (subcontractors).
Crew Leaders: 3
Crew Members: 15
Meal Coordinator: 1-2 needed
Suggested tools
Task specific: nail set, flat bar, level, cordless drill with driver bits, small step ladder, finish nailer and compressor, knee pads, stud finder, putty knife.
Basic: hammer, tape measure, pencil, utility knife, gloves, and proper attire.
Week 9
Interior: Finish painting and cabinets. Begin floor coverings. Exterior: Begin landscaping preparation.
Crew Leaders: 3
Crew Members: 15
Meal Coordinator: 1-2 needed
Suggested tools
Task specific: nail set, flat bar, level, cordless drill with driver bits, small step ladder, finish nailer and compressor, knee pads, stud finder, putty knife, flat spade or landscape shovels, knee pad, bucket(s), other favorite gardening tools.
Basic: hammer, tape measure, pencil, utility knife, gloves, and proper attire.
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Week 10
Interior: Install carpeting and finish heating/cooling system work. VCT tile/hardware installation. Exterior: Landscaping.
Crew Leaders: 3
Crew Members: 15
Meal Coordinator: 1-2 needed
Suggested tools:
Task specific: nail set, flat bar, level, cordless drill with driver bits, small step ladder, finish nailer and compressor, knee pads, stud finder, putty knife, brooms, vacuums, flat spade or landscape shovels, knee pad, bucket(s), other favorite gardening tools.
Basic: hammer, tape measure, pencil, utility knife, gloves, and proper attire.
Week 11
Touch up and clean up. Miscellaneous tasks. Conduct an initial walk-through with the family and prepare a punch list of items to be completed. Obtain city inspection.
Crew Leaders: 3
Crew Members: 15
Meal Coordinator: 1-2 needed
Suggested tools:
Task specific: nail set, flat bar, level, cordless drill with driver bits, small step ladder, finish nailer and compressor, knee pads, stud finder, putty knife, brooms, vacuums, flat spade or landscape shovels, knee pad, bucket(s), other favorite gardening tools.
Basic: hammer, tape measure, pencil, utility knife, gloves, and proper attire.
Dedication
Event planning is coordinated by the Family Support Committee, with assistance as needed from the Volunteer Relations Committee. Help in providing food, set up and take down is more than welcome.
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