Members will be housed in Marshalltown repairing homes and performing landscaping projects that were destroyed in a tornado in July of 2018. Members will also be deployed (housing provided) to assist with other natural disasters that occur such as flooding.
Service Activities
Construction
Debris removal
Mold suppression
Mucking and Gutting
Landscaping
Community Need Addressed
Cleaning up flood areas, debris removal, construction repairs after tornados, flooding and any natural disasters. Assisting with construction projects when needed in the Marshalltown Iowa area. Marshalltown is our home base.
Position Outcomes
Improve safe and affordable housing and living arrangements.
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Housing, Living allowance, Student loan forbearance, Training
The member will be provided housing while out on deployment. Housing in Marshalltown is offered at a rate of $150.00 per month.
Education Benefits
GED/High School Diploma
Skills you will gain
public speaking, communication, leadership, construction, coordination
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy, Lead group discussion, Listen to and consider others' viewpoints, Maintain open lines of communication with others, Speak clearly, in precise language and in a logical, organized and coherent manner, Turn taking, Write cleary and effectively
Creativity & Problem Solving
Able to identify and define the problem, Capable of generating possible solutions, Communicate the problem to appropriate personnel, Improvise
Teamwork
Develop constructive working relationships and maintain them over time
Decisions
Accepts responsibility, Anticipate the consequences of decisions, Identify and prioritize the key issues involved to facilitate the decision making process, Involve people appropriately in decisions that may impact them, Quickly respond with a back-up plan if a decision goes amiss
Tools
Consistently choose the best tool or technological solution for the problem at hand
Planning
Able to prioritize various competing tasks, Create plan of action, schedule tasks so that work is completed on time, Demonstrate the effective allocation of time and resources efficiently, Set goals
Service
Be pleasant, courteous, professional and respectful when dealing with internal and external customers or clients, Evaluate customer or client satisfaction, Honor the privilege of being able to work with and for those being served, Provide personalized, prompt, and efficient service to meet the requirements, requests and needs of customers, Recognize the importance of maintaining privacy and confidentiality of those being served, Understand and anticipate the needs of others, Understand the importance of one's role in the functioning of the organization, Understand the significance of maintaining a healthful and safe environment