Position Overview
Rebuilding Together, Sheboygan County (RTSC) is seeking a Home Repair Volunteer to assist with projects for our low-income homeowner clients. The Home Repair Volunteer will work with other volunteers under the direction of a Lead to complete various handyman-level home repair projects. The Home Repair Volunteer plays an important role in enabling our clients to continue to live in a safe, warm, and dry home.
This volunteer position is ideal for individuals who have some home repair experience and are looking for ways to improve their skills while giving back to the community, with no long-term time commitment.
Qualifications
● Previous experience with home repairs, construction, or related trades
● Willingness and ability to learn new home repair skills
● Ability to work within a group to accomplish assigned tasks
● Ability to perform tasks as required by the nature of home repair work
● Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Key Responsibilities
● Pre-Project Activities:
o Respond to text/email requests from the RTSC Team Lead for volunteer support on a specific project. As a volunteer, you are free to accept or reject these requests at your discretion.
o Upon request, provide the Team Lead with an estimate of time and
materials needed to complete assigned tasks.
o Coordinate with other team members to complete assigned tasks safely and efficiently.
● Project Day:
o Arrive at the client’s home on time and appropriately dressed for the tasks to be performed. In general, all volunteers should wear closed-toed shoes, an RTSC tee-shirt (provided), and other “work-type” clothing.
o Working with other volunteer team members, complete assigned tasks to the best of the team’s ability
o Follow all safety protocols, and help monitor the work area for potential hazards
o Help keep the work area clean and free of construction debris
o Ask for assistance and/or technical guidance when needed
o Ensure completed work meets professional standards and client
expectations to the best of your ability
● Administrative:
o Notify the Home Repair Project Lead of all hours worked.
o Notify RTSC or the Home Repair Project Lead if you no longer wish to
volunteer, or conversely, if you wish to take a more active role
o Participate in occasional team meetings as required
Time Commitment
The Home Repair Volunteer is a part-time, on-call role, and each volunteer maintains a significant level of control over their own schedule and work hours. Projects are typically structured to require a single four to six-hour day or less. Teams perform most projects on weekdays and during daytime hours. Most projects can be completed in a single
day, but more complex projects may occasionally require additional time.
