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Home construction
Will County Habitat for Humanity constructs homes with volunteer labor.
Individuals and teams of fewer than 10 persons may call 815-666-8144 or e-Mail us.
In addition to worksite volunteers, the Construction Division seeks talented individuals who can commit to help us build Habitat houses on a regular and ongoing basis. These are:
House Leader
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House Leaders commit to the construction of 1 house under the HFH leadership
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HLs assist HFH Staff from the foundation through drywall taping
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HLs plan and supervise volunteers from drywall patching, trim, completion through Punch List
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Skills: Project management, communication, people, some construction
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Time commitment: 6 months, most Saturdays,
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weekday phone/email connection
Skilled Leader
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Skilled Leaders commit to the leading crews (4-6 people) at least monthly (1st Sat, 2nd Sat, etc) in in at least 1 skill area (siding, drywall, insulation, painting, trim, completion)
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SLs work as assigned on whatever house needs their skill, with minimal supervision by HFH Staff during the day.
Finish Team
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Finish Team members commit to being on call to help finish houses as needed
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FTs begin with painting and stay with house through completion and walk-thru
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Assist in Punch List items and complete Walk-Thru with families
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Work under the direction on the House Leader or HFH Staff
Interested parties call 815-726-1880 and plan on attending the next Construction Division meeting on the first Wednesday of each month at 8 AM in the Habitat office.
Or fill out our volunteer form, and mail it to our office.
Will County Habitat
for Humanity
417 W. Taylor Street
Suite 2W
Joliet, IL 60435
Tel: 815-726-1880
Fax: 815-726-1882
E-mail:
habitatwill@sbcglobal.net
Serving all of Will County.
Founded in 1988