AmeriCorps Member – Onsite Volunteer Facilitator 1,700 hrs

Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity•St. Paul, MN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Onsite Volunteer Facilitator provides direct support to site supervisors, construction volunteers, and Habitat homebuyers in building and rehabilitating Habitat Homes.

Requirements

18 years of age or older
A U.S. Citizen or U.S. National or a lawful permanent resident
High school diploma or GED but Bachelor’s degree preferred
Not served two terms of service within AmeriCorps already (with some exceptions)
Possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record
Successfully pass background, sex offender and FBI fingerprint checks
Must submit contact information for one professional reference
Ability to learn and apply construction terminology, tool and material-usage and general techniques
Good oral and written communication skills
Ability to make routine decisions and problem-solve
Adaptable & flexible regarding communication & work styles, work assignments & service hours
Perform and solve basic math calculations and problems
Ability to work independently or in a group
Stand and walk for the majority of a day, usually on uneven surfaces
Climb ladders and scaffolding and use stairs and ramps
Bend, lift, grasp, reach, push, and pull materials and tools to move them into and out of vehicles
Give and receive detailed information through verbal communication
Periodically lift and move loads up to 50 pounds
Independently operate a motor vehicle
Must wear appropriate safety equipment and clothing

Nice To Haves

Prior volunteer experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provide support to construction site supervisor
Assist site supervisor with preparing the site for daily construction activities
Review plans with site supervisor to determine required materials and tools
Retrieve appropriate quantities of correct materials and tools from the warehouse or other site and transport to the designated site, entering appropriate information in Warehouse Inventory database
Purchase materials and tools from local retailers when necessary, transporting to the site, completing appropriate paperwork associated with purchases
Perform various construction tasks as assigned by site supervisor, while building cooperatively with volunteers and homebuyers
Facilitate on-site educational activities with volunteers
Present background information on affordable housing and civic engagement
Facilitate volunteer group reflection and discussion
Answer questions related to Habitat for Humanity and affordable housing
As needed and assigned, lead crews of volunteers and homebuyers on the construction site
Communicate assignments to volunteers and homebuyers
Teach appropriate use of materials and tools to volunteers and homebuyers
Answer questions about assignments and provide feedback
Facilitate on-site affordable housing educational activities
Participate in AmeriCorps-related activities as assigned
Attend orientation at beginning of service
Attend AmeriCorps civic engagement retreats and team meetings
Participate in scheduled affiliate, program and statewide AmeriCorps events
Complete administrative responsibilities
Check and respond to emails daily
Submit expense reports from items purchased with Habitat credit card
Perform minor maintenance tasks on assigned construction vehicle