If you are interested in construction volunteering this is where we can use people with or without any skill.  Let me know if you are interested.

1.  Any Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday--place and tasks change from week to week, refer to weekly schedule below.  (Usually must be 16 or older).

2.  Any Saturday after June 11 in Cville or Greene.

Want to go on a Habitat Tour?
I would like to include any interested community members on a Habitat Tour.  On the tour we will see and discuss the past, present, and future of Habitat.  This is a good way to get the big picture of Habitat.  A sandwich lunch is provided in the office where we will talk about some of Partner Families and how Habitat works.  Then everyone jumps in the Habitat Tour Van and we go around to some of the past houses and present and future building sites.  The Van time is a good Q and A time.  These tours usually take an hour--around noon to 1:00.  Let me know if you are interested in doing this and if the following time is good for you:

Friday June 16, 12:00-1:00

We are looking for AmeriCorps (like Peace Corps, except domestic and only a one year commitment) Construction Supervisors for this coming year (August 2006 to August 2007).  No construction experience is necessary.  AmeriCorps Construction Supervisors learn how to build houses and thoughtfully lead volunteers.  Please let me know if you know anyone who would be interested. 

In the summer we have a decrease in volunteers with most UVa students being out town.  As part of a plan to mitigate this problem, I would like to make a special effort to invite any teachers or professors who might have more free time during the summer.  Please help me get the word out.  Thanks.

1.  We need more Midweek Construction Volunteers: Wed, Thur, Fri, 9am to 3:30.  No time commitment.  No skills necessary.

2.  Providing lunches for our Saturday volunteers in Greene County.

3. This June 3 to June 10 is Builders Blitz.  Professional builders and architects are gathering in the community to build 6 houses in that one week.  For such an event there will be much activity--builders, building suppliers, media, spectators.  The job site will be active from around 6am to 9pm.  We will need people to help control the traffic.  Can you let me know if you would be willing to sign up for a shift of traffic control?

4.  Financial Tracker--at least mediocre skill with excel (bonus: familiar with building supplies), 20 hours start up, 4 hours/week, assign values to donated building supplies, track building supplies buying.

5.  On Site Saturday Volunteer Coordinators--welcome and sign in Saturday volunteers on Saturday mornings (commitment is 8:30 to 9:30).  I will train you with everything you need to know.

6.  Vehicle Maintenance- someone to make sure that the vehicles are all receiving routine scheduled maintenance, repairs, inspections, and that the papers are all up to date. Practically, this means shuttling vehicles to the shop once needs are determined, or doing repairs if the person is capable and available. They can consult with Ken, construction supervisor, regarding vehicle needs.

7.  Tool Maintenance- Marking, inventorying, lubricating tools. Repairing damaged plugs, nicked cords, etc. Taking tools to the shop for serious repairs. Ken, construction supervisor, can train you for this task; you don't have to be an expert.

8.  Midweek Crew Photographer--stop by the job site at least once a week to take some digital photos of the Midweek Crew

9.  We need to get the word out about all of these needs: TV, radio, church newsletters, etc. 

Midweek Work: Midweek work begins everyday at 9am. Anybody is encouraged to just show up where our midweek crew is working. Remember to bring a sack lunch.

Rain/Snow Policy: Call the office 293-9066 after 8:30am.  If we are cancelled, the voicemail will say so.

Wednesday, May 31:

501 Hanover/Builder Blitz: 1st floors

1232 and 1230 Holmes Ave: porches and trim
200 Apple Grove Trail, Lot F: punch list

1.  1232 and 1230 Holmes Ave: porches and trim
2.  501 Hanover/Builder Blitz: Builder Blitz prep

501 Hanover/Builder Blitz: Builders Blitz!  Come see the action or contact me to help with traffic control.

501 Hanover/Builder Blitz: Builders Blitz!  Come see the action or contact me to help with traffic control.

1232 and 1230 Holmes Ave: porches and trim
1237 Greene Acres Road North: siding and shingling
501 Hanover/Builder Blitz: Builders Blitz!  Come see the action or contact me to help with traffic control.

1232 and 1230 Holmes Ave: porches and trim
501 Hanover/Builder Blitz: Builders Blitz!  Come see the action or contact me to help with traffic control.

1232 and 1230 Holmes Ave: porches and trim
501 Hanover/Builder Blitz: Builders Blitz!  Come see the action or contact me to help with traffic control.

1232 and 1230 Holmes Ave: porches and trim
501 Hanover/Haney House: wiring and plumbing

1232 and 1230 Holmes Ave: porches and trim
501 Hanover/Haney House: wiring and plumbing

1232 and 1230 Holmes Ave: porches and trim
501 Hanover/Haney House: wiring and plumbing

1237 Greene Acres Road North: siding and shingling

1232 and 1230 Holmes Ave: porches and trim
1237 Greene Acres Road North: siding and shingling

1232 and 1230 Holmes Ave: porches and trim
1237 Greene Acres Road North: siding and shingling

1232 and 1230 Holmes Ave: porches and trim
1237 Greene Acres Road North: siding and shingling

Weekend Work: As always, work begins promptly at 9am and runs until about 3:30pm. Please arrive at 8:45 so we can get organized, fill out forms, talk about Habitat, the partner families, and the volunteers.  Lunch is provided at noon.  If there are any weather issues, you can check our office machine after 7am to see if there are any cancellations.

Rain/Snow Policy: Call the office 293-9066 after 7:00am.  If we are cancelled, the voicemail will say so.

1.  1232 and 1230 Holmes Ave: Painting (14 and 15 year olds allowed to help)
2.  501 Hanover St.: Builders Blitz begins!  Come see the action or help with traffic control.

1.  501 Hanover St.: Builders Blitz begins!  Come see the action or contact me to help with traffic control.

1.  1232 and 1230 Holmes Ave: Siding
2.  501 Hanover St.: Builders Blitz!  Come see the action or help with traffic control.
3.  334  6 1/2 St. SW: drywall

1.  1237 Greene Acres Road North: siding and shingling
2.  334  6 1/2 St. SW: drywall
3.  501 Hanover St.: Builder Blitz punch list

1.  1237 Greene Acres Road North: siding and shingling
2.  334  6 1/2 St. SW: drywall
3.  501 Hanover St.: Builder Blitz punch list

1232 and 1230 Holmes Ave: From 250 bypass take Park St. exit. Go north on Park St. At first stop light turn right on North Ave. Turn left on Holmes Ave. Site is on the right.

334  6 1/2 St. SW: From 250 bypass, take McIntyre Rd. Continue straight onto Ridge St. Turn right on Cherry Ave. Turn right on 6 1/2 St. House site is about half way up on the right.

1237 Greene Acres Road North: From Cville take Rt. 29 north to Ruckersville. Turn left on Rt. 33 west. Go 4.6 miles. At stoplight turn right on Rt. 33 Business West to Stanardsville. Go 1.5 miles. Turn right on Rt. 230 East. Go .8 mile. Turn left on Rt. 637. Go 1.1 miles. Turn left onto Tall Pines Rd--an entrance into the Greene Acres neighborhood. Go .2 mile. Take first right on Greene Acres Road North. Go 1.3 miles to Habitat sign and house site on left (this is dirt/gravel road).

501 Hanover: From Rt. 29N: Take the 250 bypass east to the Rugby Road/McIntyre Park exit. Turn right at the end of the off ramp onto Rugby Avenue. Take to top of hill to Preston Avenue (2nd light). Turn left onto Preston and go to 10th Street. Turn right and proceed up, and over, West Main Street. Go under railroad underpass and to Cherry Avenue. Turn right and, after Cherry bears left, Hanover Street will be on the right. Turn right and find 501 Hanover Street house on the left. Park on the street.

200 Apple Grove Trail Take a right onto 250 east.Route 250 East past Pantops. Veer Left onto Route 22. Follow Route 22 to Route 231, veer Left onto Route 231. Turn Right onto Route 860. Go over train tracks and past Klockner factory and turn Right onto Route 660, Red Hill Road. Travel approx. 1.miles, the Habitat signs and private road (Apple Grove Trail) will be on your Right. Go to the bottom of the cul-de-sac.

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