Description
The Construction Volunteer Facilitator provides direct support to site supervisors, construction volunteers, and Habitat homebuyers in building and rehabilitating Habitat Homes.
The Construction Volunteer Facilitator provides direct support to site supervisors, construction volunteers, and Habitat homebuyers in building and rehabilitating Habitat Homes.
Living Allowance
$1208
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$1667 monthly
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Housing, Living allowance, Student loan forbearance, Training
Additional Benefits
BENEFITS -
* A living allowance $14,500 (before taxes) for the term of service
* $200 reimbursement for tools, boots & construction clothes
* $35 monthly cell phone allowance
* Health Insurance (This benefit is for AmeriCorps members only)
* Holidays off: Thanksgiving, the Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day and Independence Day
* AmeriCorps sweatshirt and t-shirts
* Loan forbearance on most qualified student loans
* Fleet vehicle to drive to site. Gas and maintenance cost paid for by TCHFH
* Affordable housing opportunity available to up to 10 members
* Interest accrued on qualifying student loans while serving in the program may be reimbursed by federal government
* Eli Segal Education Award of $6,095 upon successful completion of program
Education Benefits
GED/High School Diploma
Education Requirements
GED
Desired Certifications or Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS -
* 18 years of age or older
* A U.S. Citizen or U.S. National or a lawful permanent resident
* High school diploma or GED
* 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
* Must have access to reliable transportation
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES -
* 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 and to move them around
* Give and receive detailed information through verbal communication
* Periodically lift and move loads up to 75 pounds
* Independently operate a motor vehicle
* Must wear appropriate safety equipment and clothing
Desired Languages
English
Other Conditions
Permits attendance at school during off hours
Uniforms provided and required
Subject to criminal background check