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Habitat-NYC's Skilled Volunteers are amateur enthusiasts or professionals with construction skills who donate one full day or more a month volunteering at a Habitat-NYC construction site for the duration of a building project (approximately 9 months). Skilled volunteers are willing to share their skills with others by leading two or more unskilled volunteers through the building process. They support the organization's mission — to transform lives and our city by uniting all New Yorkers around the cause of decent, affordable housing for everyone.

We are currently looking for skilled volunteers with Thursday and Friday availabilities. Please read through the program description and contact Erin Jalloh if you are interested at ejalloh@habitatnyc.org.

Requirements

› Amateur or professional construction skills
› Enthusiasm for the mission of Habitat-NYC
› Ability to work in a team

Commitment & Responsibilities

› Willing to commit to volunteer one day a month or more for the duration of a construction project (approximately 9 months)
› Willing to attend Habitat-NYC Skilled Training Site Days
› Willing to lead unskilled volunteers through the process of building tasks

Processes

› Attend an orientation. Please check back soon to find out when the next orientation is scheduled.
› Make a commitment and schedule skilled assessment site days (after orientation).
› On-site assessment: Site supervisors assess your construction skill level and ability to lead volunteers. This assessment is to ensure that prospective skilled volunteers are experienced in tasks that Habitat-NYC volunteers complete and are comfortable on the site in a leadership role.

Contact our AmeriCorps/Volunteer Coordinator for more information and to register for orientations at ejalloh@habitatnyc.org.org.

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