Women Build 2017
Volunteer Information
May 10th - 12th, 2017
About National Women Build Week
National Women Build Week brings together women to devote at least one day to build decent and affordable housing in their local communities. More than 80,000 women from all 50 states have volunteered in previous years.
Women Build is an opportunity to empower women—those volunteering and those receiving help. Together women build a better future for women.
About Saginaw-Shiawassee Habitat for Humanity
Saginaw-Shiawassee Habitat for Humanity (SSHFH) is one of 1,360 U.S. affiliates of Habitat for Humanity International and one of 65 in the State of Michigan. Worldwide we have built or renovated over 1,300,000 homes. Since April 1987, SSHFH volunteers have built or renovated 185 simple, decent homes with partnering low-income families and completed repairs and improvements on more than 350 houses.
Eligibility
In order to work on the active construction site, volunteers must be 16 years of age and over. Individuals and groups of any size are welcome!
About the Work
Work on an active build site is constantly changing! This will be exciting work and Saginaw-Shiawassee Habitat for Humanity welcomes all beginners and skill levels.Volunteers will be trained on the build site to learn their jobs.
What to Wear
Close-toed shoes are a requirement, with tennis shoes or work boots preferred. You will receive a t-shirt at sign-in to wear during your shift (one shirt per volunteer). Please dress in layers, as weather in early May is unpredictable! Shorts are acceptable. Dress comfortably!
Volunteering Schedules
Volunteers can work several shifts or just one. Morning (7:45am – 12pm), afternoon (12:45pm – 5pm) and all day opportunities are available. Please note that it is not required that you volunteer for the 3 full days of Women Build – but it is welcomed! Lunch will be provided at 12pm and both morning and afternoon shift volunteers are encouraged to come.
Fundraising
Raising funds to help with the repairs can be easy! Each volunteer is asked to raise $200. This money helps SSHFH fund the repairs completed on the home. Paper pledge sheets are available on our website: sshfh.org, in our office and by email. Please feel free to contact Alyssa at . Digital donations may also be made by clicking on the Crowdwise icon on the Women Build page on our website or by following this link:
Registration
Registration sheets are available on our website: sshfh.org, in our office and by emailing Alyssa at . After filling out the form, please print, sign and mail in or drop off the form. It can also be sent by email to the address above. Our mailing address is: 315 W. Holland Ave. Saginaw, MI 48602.
Weather
In case of extreme weather, you will be informed before your shift if you need to be on the build site.