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2008
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2008 Underway!!! |
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Volunteers Help Build
If you would like to volunteer for the 2008 Build, please
complete a Volunteer Application form online
or print one out
and bring/email it to the Coordinator of Volunteers -
volunteer@habitatkingston.com .
In previous years, hundreds of volunteers responded to our
call for help with enthusiasm and generosity. Being part of a
Habitat for Humanity Build is a special, memorable, and
rewarding experience. However, for safety reasons there are
limits to the number of workers we can have on the build site
each day. And we have to allow time and space for the trades
people to do their very important work on the houses as well. So
this year, as in past years, there will be a limited number of
volunteer openings and we can not guarantee that we will be able
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| TENTATIVE SCHEDULE |
| June 9-14 / 16-21 |
Framing, Roofing and Siding - TWO WEEKS |
| July 7-12 / 21-26 |
Insulation and Interior Walls -
TWO WEEKS |
| August 18-23 |
Flooring, Painting, Landscaping |
| September 8-13 |
Landscaping, Trimwork
Join us for the
Key Presentation and
House Dedication Friday Sept 26. |
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Specific Volunteer Needs ...
Building a home takes a lot more than just sawing and hammering!
REGISTRATION AND VOLUNTEER
ASSISTANCE
On a Habitat Build site, the comfort, health and safety of our
volunteers is of paramount importance. Because of this we engage a
crew of two or more volunteers whose sole job it is to make sure
that construction volunteers have what they need when they need it.
Specific duties include welcoming and registering volunteers as they
arrive, making sure that everyone has the necessary personal
protection equipment, keeping track of tools and materials, and
making sure everyone is well hydrated.
FOOD SERVICE
On Corporate Build
Team Days* extra people will be needed to handle lunch pick-up,
serving and clean-up for about 2 hours from 11:30a to 1:30p.
ALSO, refreshing liquids and
power-boosting treats are always appreciated! If you would
like to donate beverages and snacks, please
contact us!
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 Build Volunteers are expected to provide many of their own basic
tools.
Basic Tool List includes: tool belt, hammer, measuring tape,
work gloves, carpenters pencil and bandanna.
All volunteers must abide by provincial and federal safety
standards. Volunteers must be 16 years of age
or older and wear CSA approved safety boots. Habitat Kingston
has a selection of gently used boots available for loan.
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Building Homes. Building Hope.
Building Green ...
At Habitat Kingston, we believe that our mission to unite
Kingstonians around the cause of decent, affordable housing for
everyone is inextricably linked to the need to support safe,
healthy communities and a sustainable environment.
Why Build Green?
Low-income families may spend up to 17% of their total income
on energy to operate their homes Simple energy efficient
improvements can cut costs by over 40% in most affordable
housing.
An EnergyStar® qualified new home is 30-40% more energy
efficient than those built to minimum Ontario Building Code
standards The money that families save on energy can help them
to make mortgage payments, pay for food, clothing and other
essentials Energy savings are based on heating, cooling, and hot
water energy use and are typically achieved through a
combination of:
- Building envelope upgrades
- High performance windows
- Controlled air infiltration
- Upgraded heating and air conditioning systems
- Tight duct systems
- Upgraded water-heating equipment
EnergyStar® also encourages the use of energy-efficient
lighting and appliances, as well as features designed to improve
indoor air quality.
We seek to be a model green builder in the affordable housing
industry, and an advocacy leader in the growing green building
movement.
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