The age qualifications for construction volunteers are:

• Volunteers must be at least 14 years old.
• Volunteers who are 14 but not yet 16 years old need parental supervision and may not work on the actual construction of the home. They can engage in limited on site activities such as clearing lots, landscaping, or painting. There must be at least one adult for every 3 children.
• Volunteers who are 16 and 17 years old may perform general construction work, but may not engage in certain activities that are considered ultra hazardous. These activities include using power tools and motor vehicles, as well as demolition, roofing and excavation operations.

To become a construction volunteer:

• Call SNHFH at (707-422-1948 ext. 2) or goto our current build information on this website to get the email address of the construction coordinator.
• Complete the volunteer release and emergency contact forms and bring them with you to the build.
• If you want to volunteer as a group, simply call the SNHFH office.
• If you have a construction, landscape, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, interior design or other specialty and would like to put your skills to use, please call SNHFH and we will work closely with you to integrate you in the schedule.

When you volunteer at a construction site:

• Bring water--though beverages are available at the build site.
• Wear work clothes, including thick-soled, closed-toe shoes or boots, long sleeved shirts, and long pants.
• Bring a towel, an extra sweatshirt or jacket and something to protect your car seat from wet and dirt. Although it rarely rains, please come prepared.
• Bring and wear sunscreen

No tools are required. But, if you have them you can bring along a nail apron, safety glasses, tool belt with a hammer, tape measure, utility/pocket knife. Make sure all your tools are labeled with your name.

The typical work-day schedule:

• Registration: 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM
• Quitting Time: no later than 4:00PM. If you have to leave before 4, that is OKAY.

Working on one of various committees allows you to contribute to Habitat's vital behind the scenes activities. The committees meet on a periodic basis and help to provide direction for our affiliate. When you join a committe, you work with dynamic people who use their skills, professional training, and knowledge to make Habitat an exciting, rewarding organization to be part of.

• Family Selection Committee   Work with prospective homeowners through the application and selection process for Habitat homes.
• Family Partnering Committee   Work directly with homeowners and provide guidance to homeownership.
• Site Selection Committee   Help locate, evaluate and recommend future building sites; assist with the purchase of land.
• Development Committee   Help raise funds to build homes through businesses, individual donations and special events.
• Church Relations Committee   Represent Habitat to local churches, fostering donors and partnerships with all religious affiliations. Contact: Ron Thorpe.
• Construction Committee   Work with designers, engineers and others to ensure plans meet architectural, structural and cost requirements; solict donated materials, supplies and equipment. Contact: Carl Sanchez at the office.
• Volunteer Committee   Screen and sign up volunteers to work on home construction or on special community service teams. Coordinate volunteers during construction projects. Contact: the office.
• Public Relations Committee   Help raise awareness about Habitat by helping with special events and working with the media! Put your creative energy to use by producing strong collated materials for SHFH. Contact: the office.
• Speaker Bureau   Help spread the word about SHFH. Make presentations about Habitat to individuals, religious and civic organizations, and businesses. Contact: the office.