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Habitat for Humanity Work Day-July 8th

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WORK DAY PLANNED FOR SATURDAY, July 8.

Help a family realize their dream of a home of their own.

Sign up to work by contacting the Habitat for Humanity volunteer coordinator, Cherie Cool-Rudd, at (319)337-8949 or at volunteer@iowavalleyhabitat.org.   Identify yourself as working with the St. Thomas More group.   Habitat will let you know what the work address is when you sign up or at a later date.   Be sure to give them your contact information.  

If you are unable to work July 8, put the work day of August 5 on your calendar.  

What you need to know:

  • Days are divided into 4 hour morning and afternoon shifts. You can choose to work either a half or whole day. 
  • Volunteers must be at least 16 years old to be on the construction site.
  • Everyone ages 17 and under must provide a waiver signed by their parent or guardian.
  • Everyone must fill out an annual safety waiver. You must be there at the start of your shift to review safety instructions and daily tasks.
  • Everything you need will be at your volunteer location, but you are welcome to bring your own tools &/or materials.
  • Wear comfortable clothing and closed toed shoes.
  • No prior knowledge or skills in construction is necessary.

 

For more information, contact Peggy Lyon at lyon1013@gmail.com or (319)230-3059 or Mark Ray at (804)243-0562 or markdavray@gmail.com