Build days at HFH-MW/GW are Wednesdays and Saturdays.

As a build-site volunteer, you will work hands-on to build a home for a very worthy family.  Our build-site volunteers do everything from framing and raising walls to hanging drywall to painting.  While previous construction experience is not required, it is always welcome. 

Volunteer Info, Release & Waiver Form

IMPORTANT: In order to have an accurate count of volunteers for set-up purposes and any lunch services, it is required to sign up through our Volunteer Hub site prior to attending an on-site build day.  A confirmation message as well as necessary forms and furthur information will be sent to you through this site.

Build Day Schedule

The build day lasts from 8:00-4:00.  Please arrive promptly for check-in and introductions and plan on staying the whole day.  There will be a break for lunch around noon, and additional breaks during the day as needed.  Clean-up will begin around 3:30. 

Materials
HFH-MW/GW supplies tools and materials necessary for your participation. However, you may want to bring the following personal items:

• Sunglasses or safety goggles (we have the later)
• Work gloves (we have some mismatched)
• Sunscreen
• Hat
• Tool belt (we have nail pouches)
• Favorite hammer (we have plenty of plain old ones)
• Special dietary requirements

Dress
Please wear comfortable clothing allowing a free range of motion and sneakers or work boots (no sandals or flip-flops). Be aware that long belts, trailing sleeves, scarves and dangling jewelry present a safety hazard. Long hair should be tied up or kept under a cap.

Individuals
HFH-MW/GW welcomes volunteers of all skill levels to its building sites. Although there are restrictions on permissible activities for those under age 18, volunteers 16 or 17 years old are encouraged to participate and can do so without supervision of an adult guardian. (Unfortunately, federal laws and our insurance liability severely limit the work youth can do on a build site. Volunteers 14 or 15 years old can be on the job-site doing non-construction activities--such as painting and landscaping--and should be accompanied by a parent or authorized adult. Preparing and delivering lunches to the work site is an excellent way younger volunteers can provide community service.)

All volunteers are expected to perform their service under the direction of the HFH-MW/GW Project Manager. Skilled volunteers will either be given assignments and allowed to work independently or they may be asked to head a small team of lesser skilled volunteers at a particular task.

It is important to realize that construction sites are inherently hazardous and that volunteers remain alert and follow proscribed safety measures reviewed at the start of each work day. All volunteers are required to complete, sign and submit a release & waiver form, protecting HFH-MW/GW from legal liability should someone be injured. Volunteers under the age of 18 must ahve a parent or guardian co-sign the waiver. Forms are also available on-site.