Sherwood Commons Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville Townhome Community
Townhome Features • (23) two bedroom, 1.5 bath (1100 sq. ft.) • New appliances including refrigerator, stove/ oven and stackable washer/dryer • Open floor plans • Two assigned parking spaces per unit • Easy transition to homeownership
Convenient Location • Zoned and charter schools within five miles • Shopping within three miles • Convenient access to interstates, Briley Parkway, downtown and Metrocenter • Close to East Nashville and other entertainment venues
Affordable Pricing
Convenient Contemporary Living Energy Efficient Modern Design Townhomes Minutes from Downtown
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville is excited to offer 23 twobedroom townhomes in its newly planned community Sherwood Commons. HOA professionally managed landscaping and exterior maintenance creates an easy transition into homeownership. This convenient location offers affordable space for busy lifestyles. The contemporary designed multi-level units feature open floor plans and two parking spaces per unit and is located north of downtown Nashville at the intersection of Ewing Drive and Gwynnwood Drive. Built to the same award-winning quality standards of all Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville homes, Sherwood Commons townhomes will be 100% ENERGY STAR certified meaning lower monthly utility bills.
• Anticipated sales prices in the low $200ks • Payments starting at approximately $900/month*
* Estimates for property taxes, homeowners insurance and homeowners association dues are included but actual amounts may be higher. Assumes a $200,000 purchase price financed by Habitat or its partners with a 30 year, 0% APR loan for $200,000. Homes are sold for their market value at the time of sale and payments cannot exceed 30% of the eligible buyer’s gross income.
Next step: www.habitatnashville.org/apply or call 615-254-4663 (HOME)
Sample Floorplan Two bedroom floorplan D/W
Sherwood Commons
LIVING
11'-4" x 21'-2" 895031
KITCHEN
12'-11" x 11'-11" REF.
The new townhome community is located north of Downtown Nashville at the intersection of Ewing Drive and Gwynnwood Drive with convenient access to interstates.
BATH
6'-6" x 5'-5"
HVAC
PANTRY
WH
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
BATH
6'-4" x 11'-9"
HVAC
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
11'-5" x 10'-5"
12'-11" x 10'-5"
LAUNDRY 4'-2" x 3'-5"
SECOND FLOOR PLAN
Annual Income Qualifications* Annual Income Qualifications* Household Size
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Minimum household income
$34,000
$34,000
$34,000
$34,000
Maximium household income
$47,250
$54,000
$60,750
$67,450
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* All income limits and criteria are subject to change and may vary based on individual applicant situations. Additional criteria apply and more information is available at: www.habitatnashville.org/homeownership.
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville Homeownership Program Sherwood Commons homeowners will qualify for the Habitat homeownership program, attend homeownership classes and work on the build site with their sponsors to earn the opportunity of homeownership.
Next step: www.habitatnashville.org/apply or call 615-254-4663 (HOME) April 26, 2021
Build Volunteer General Information Build Day Schedule: All volunteers should arrive by 7:00 a.m. for registration. The build day begins promptly at 7:30am with a safety meeting. Our goal is to stop work at approximately 3:30 p.m. We build as a community; starting together and ending together. What to Wear: Sturdy boots are best. Tennis shoes are acceptable. (NO sandals, flip flops, open toes, open heels, high heels, etc.) Wear work clothes appropriate for the weather. (Bring a warm jacket, gloves, and hat if it’s cold, sunscreen, etc.,). Leave jewelry and other valuables at home. Chances are you’ll get dirty! Construction Zone: The Habitat build site is a working construction zone. Be aware of your surroundings. Look for uneven terrain, electrical cords, nails, and other possible hazards. USE CAUTION. Tools: Habitat Nashville has tools available for everyone at the jobsite. If you bring your own, label them clearly. If they get left or lost at the jobsite, they may be lost forever! Do NOT bring power tools or nail guns of any kind. Weather Delays: NONE - If you sign up to volunteer, we are counting on you to be there. If weather ever makes the site dangerous, the Construction Director will ensure the safety of all volunteers. If you wake up and it’s raining, put on a poncho and come to the jobsite! Safety: Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville has new safety measures on site this build season. They are: • • •
All volunteers will be given new, personal protective equipment (PPE)-hardhat, safety glasses, and gloves. Volunteers may bring their own face coverings, gloves and safety glasses. Personal sunglasses and/or regular glasses will substitute for safety glasses. No PPE will be shared. Habitat construction staff and SOS will also wear PPE. Any volunteer or staff member who does not feel well or who is running a temperature, showing signs of acute respiratory illness or difficulty breathing should not come to the build site.
Habitat Nashville is a Drug-Free Workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of controlled substances is prohibited on all build sites. Please read the Safety Handbook, before coming to the build site for the first time. You can find an electronic copy of the Safety Handbook and more information about Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville at: https://www.habitatnashville.org/volunteer Age Guidelines: No one under 16 is allowed at the build site for any reason. Young people 16 or 17 may volunteer if they are accompanied by an adult at least 21 years of age, in a ratio of 1 adult per 5 youth. They may not climb on the roof, use ladders or power tools. Parent/legal guardian must sign their release form. Volunteers should be prepared to show proof of age. Food: All volunteers and volunteer groups are responsible for providing their own snacks, water, and lunch for the day. The entire build site will break for lunch at 11:30 am sharp. If you have lunch delivered for a group, it will need to be at the build site by 11:15 am. Breakfast and lunch need to be individually wrapped or boxed. Habitat does not accept court-mandated community service nor can provide proof of service to the courts. ANY SCHOOL COMMUNITY SERVICE NEEDS TO BE PRE-APPROVED.
Mission: Seeking to put God’s love in action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.
Homeownership Opportunities for Hardworking Neighbors Habitat provides homeownership opportunities for working men and women who are unable to obtain a traditional mortgage in five counties: Davidson, Dickson, Wilson, Cheatham, and Robertson. In support of our mission Habitat of Greater Nashville operates retail stores, the ReStore, in Davidson, Wilson, and Dickson counties. Habitat of Greater Nashville was established in 1985 and has built, recycled, or renovated more than 1,363 homes, nearly 1,000 homes locally, and has served more than 3,429 family members, including 2,160 children. Habitat builds ENERGY STAR® certified homes and has been recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency 14 consecutive years for Sustained Excellence in Affordable Housing, which helps homeowners save an average of $25,000 in electric costs over the life of the mortgage.
Homeownership
Habitat homes are not free. Habitat of Greater Nashville engages sponsor support and volunteer labor to offer qualifying individuals and families an affordable mortgage based on the appraised value of the home. To qualify, future homeowners must fall within income guidelines (maximum 80% of area median income), be able to pay for closing costs, make a monthly mortgage payment, including taxes and insurance, and be willing to complete the Habitat homeownership training program. Future homeowners in the program invest at least 200 hours, which includes homeownership classes and working on the build site to earn the opportunity to purchase a Habitat home. The homeownership training program can take 6-18 months.
www.habitatnashville.org
Volunteers
Habitat is a licensed home builder that utilizes volunteer labor to fulfill its mission. Habitat utilizes volunteers with paid subcontractors scheduled during the week to complete code related tasks. Build days start at 7:30 a.m. and end in the afternoon when the day’s work is done. Volunteers are also utilized at the ReStore and in the homeownership training program.
Investment
Habitat supports its mission through the financial support of partnerships with local government, corporations, and faith organizations. Current build sponsorship ranges from $132,000 for 16 build experiences, to $8,250 for one build experience, offering up to 20 volunteers per build day experience. Habitat is building its first townhome community, Sherwood Commons, that will be home to 26 future homeowners in 2022. The impact investmenting in Habitat for Humanity is immeasurable. Statistics show that children who grow up in homes are more likely to graduate from high school and college and to become contributing members of the community. Habitat homeowners pay close to $1 million in property taxes, supporting vital community services.
Retail Habitat of Greater Nashville operates retail centers, the ReStore, in three counties diverting more than 1,447 tons of materials from city landfills annually. The ReStores sell used and new home and office furnishings and building supplies donated from individuals and companies. The ReStore has generated net earnings to support agency operations at a level equivalent to about 60 new home sponsorships. Individuals who wish to donate to the ReStore can drop their items at any ReStore location, found at: www.habitatnashville.org. For larger items, the ReStore offers FREE pick up by calling: 615-942-1290. Remodeling? Renovating? Want to save some money and fund good works? Habitat’s skilled deconstruct professionals will remove your kitchen cabinets, appliances, doors, windows and more for FREE when you donate them to Habitat. Call 615-942-1273 for more information. Greater Nashville 414 Harding Place, Nashville, TN 37211 615.254.4663
Wilson Division 606 East Main Street Lebanon, TN 37087 615.964.6594
Dickson Division 223 Dickson Plaza Drive Dickson, TN 37055 615.964.6594
www.habitatnashville.org UPDATED 3/15/22
Cheatham/Robertson Divisions 395 South Main Street Ashland City, TN 37015 615.964.6594
Coordinator, The below email is a template for you to use when communicating about the build to your friends/employees/members. Feel free to copy/paste it into a new email draft. Just make sure to:
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Insert any pertinent information such as your build days
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Send the email to all potential volunteers!
Adjust the plurality of words as needed Copy/paste your sign up link (Important – make sure it works! Click on the link once it has been pasted to make sure it goes where you want.)
======================================================================================== Dear Team, We’re gearing up for our Habitat for Humanity build and have some fun things to share with you! Members of the community we will be helping are very excited about getting to build alongside our volunteers. We donated the funds to cover [insert # of ] build experiences and it’ll be up to us to provide the necessary people power to accomplish the build tasks when we come out! This is where you come in. This will be a wonderful opportunity for us to work together to help hardworking future Habitat homeowners take steps toward a better life through the purchase of their own homes. Each build day covers a variety of tasks and there will be types of work for everyone. Food and drink will be covered, so all you have to do is sign up for a build day and show up dressed and ready work. What is a build day like? The day will start around 7:00am with breakfast and we’ll start working after the safety meeting scheduled for 7:30am. Most of us will work as teams on various tasks throughout the house. Habitat will provide all the tools and knowledge. Lunch will be at 11:30am and then we’ll wrap up around 3:30pm. Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville has implemented the following measures on site this build season to keep our volunteers safe. They include:
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All volunteers will be given new, personal protective equipment (PPE) when build activities require them. This includes hardhats, safety glasses, gloves, and KN-95 masks. Volunteers may bring their own face coverings, gloves and safety glasses. Personal sunglasses and/or regular glasses will substitute for safety glasses. Masks are optional on the build site unless the build activity calls for them.
How do I sign up? Easy. Below you’ll find a sign-up link for our build day(s). Click on that link and then sign up for the date you prefer. Add your name and contact information, your emergency contact information, and then sign the DocuSign and that’s it! Habitat will send you the specific directions and details as we get closer to the build day.
[Copy/paste your dates and sign-up link here] [Attach: Any relevant information]
Enter build dates here
Enter coordinator contact information here
SAFETY HANDBOOK FOR HABITAT VOLUNTEERS This handbook is intended to provide you with a general orientation to volunteering with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville (Habitat Nashville) and a basic understanding of our policies. You are encouraged to familiarize yourself with the contents of this handbook, as it will answer questions related to your volunteer work with Habitat Nashville. However, this handbook cannot anticipate every situation. Habitat Nashville reserves the right to change, add to, or eliminate policies described below at any time and without notice. You can find an electronic copy of the Safety Handbook and more information about Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville at: https://www.habitatnashville.org/volunteer
Volunteer Responsibility:
I am volunteering to work at Habitat Nashville’s build site at my own risk after reading the Habitat Nashville Safety Handbook. If for any reason I believe that my working at the build site might endanger myself or others, I must report this to the SVP of Construction immediately. This might include, among other things, physical impairments, medication (prescription and otherwise that might impair my judgment) or communicable diseases. If I encounter an injured person at the build site, I should not attempt to provide medical attention to the person unless I am a licensed medical professional. If I encounter an injured person at the build site, I must notify the assigned Safety Coordinator and the Construction Director immediately. Habitat volunteers will follow recommended CDC guidelines for social distancing Any volunteer or staff member who does not feel well or who is running a temperature, showing signs of acute respiratory illness or difficulty breathing should not come to the build site. Volunteers will work in small groups. All volunteers will be given new, personal protective equipment (PPE) - hardhat, safety glasses, and gloves, and will be required to wear these items while on the build site. Volunteers may bring their own face coverings, gloves and safety glasses, personal sunglasses and/or regular glasses will substitute for safety glasses. No PPE will be shared. Habitat construction staff and SOS will also wear PPE. Hand sanitizer will be available at the build site. In order to provide a safe and sanitary breakfast and lunch option, we recommend that all food be served in individual disposable containers (boxed lunch style).
414 Harding Place Suite 100 Nashville, TN 37211 Phone (615) 254-HOME (4663)
Our Mission Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.
General Policies Unlawful Harassment and Discrimination Habitat Nashville expects all volunteers to behave in a way that reinforces the Christian mission and founding principles of the organization. All volunteers should be accorded respect and consideration and feel that Habitat Nashville provides a safe and productive environment. Habitat Nashville prohibits any actions or conduct that may discriminate against or harass others. If you feel that you have been harassed, you should notify the Manager on Duty of your concerns without delay. Habitat Nashville will investigate all claims of harassment. Resolving Issues with Others As in all workplaces, personal differences may occur among individuals. It is important for you and Habitat Nashville that issues are not allowed to fester and detract from your important contribution to this ministry. We believe that the quickest way to resolve the issues is to approach the individual(s) involved so that an appropriate solution can be reached. If this initial conversation does not lead to resolution or you feel uncomfortable discussing the matter with the person directly, we ask that you speak with a supervisor or Manager on Duty to resolve the matter. Workplace Violence Policy Habitat Nashville can best perform its mission when all associates coexist in a climate that supports a free exchange of ideas and utilizes constructive methods of conflict resolution. Habitat is committed to creating and maintaining an environment free from disruptive, threatening and violent behavior. Habitat Nashville Equipment and Property Please be respectful of Habitat Nashville property, tools, and equipment. Take good care of tools and supplies so that they remain in good and safe working condition. You can help us keep our costs down with proper use and storage of all tools, equipment, and supplies. Drug and Alcohol Policy Habitat Nashville is a Tennessee Drug Free Workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession or use of controlled substances is prohibited at all our work sites. At no time is alcohol permitted at the Habitat Nashville build site. Smoking Habitat Nashville is committed to creating and maintaining an environment that is safe and healthful. Please refrain from using tobacco products inside Habitat houses.
We’re Proud of our Safety Record Habitat Nashville is especially proud of its safety record. Our injuries consist mostly of a hammer and thumb meeting or simple splinters. We are providing you this booklet to help us maintain an excellent safety record. Safety is extremely important to everyone involved with the Habitat program around the world. Accidents can be costly in pain and stress to the injured, costly in dollars and time, and at the very least, disruptive. Please remember 99 percent of safety is pure common sense and attitude. Safety is everyone’s concern. Every volunteer on a Habitat Nashville site becomes a safety leader the moment he/she arrives. An observer can often see danger better than the worker involved in the project and it is his/her obligation to speak to the worker and the supervisor. Since Habitat work crews normally have a high proportion of inexperienced people, everyone must pay particular attention to safety. Be conscious of the safety of others as well as your own. Be cautious at all times. Safety is based on knowledge, skill and an attitude of care and concern. Ask questions. There is a supervisor or manager on each site that can help you identify inherent hazards and instruct you on how to avoid them. Safety Coordinators We recommend that each sponsor have one person as the designated Safety Coordinator for the job site for each day. The Safety Coordinator will be knowledgeable of everything in this Safety Handbook. The Safety Coordinator’s primary responsibility is to watch for safe working conditions and enforce safety rules. Supervisors on Site (S.O.S.) Our Supervisors on Site, or S.O.S. as they are called by Habitat Nashville, are skilled volunteers who work with our construction staff to train and supervise you. They will instruct you about the correct and proper procedures for performing each task. You can identify the S.O.S. volunteer by a nametag, hat or t-shirt.
Guidelines for a Safe Build Be honest about your comfort level. There is no need to be a hero on a Habitat build. If the thought of working at heights bothers you, stay off ladders. Think about your task. If you are uncertain about how to accomplish your task or how to operate a tool or piece of equipment, ask a supervisor. If you must use your cell phone, move away from the immediate build area and away from the street to a safe area until you are finished. Concentrate on the task at hand. Avoid distractions. Inspect all power tools, hand tools, ladders and scaffolding. If any unsafe tools or conditions come to your attention contact the supervisor immediately.
Proper Safety Equipment Wear appropriate clothing. This is as important to safety as the proper selection and use of tools. Loose clothing is dangerous around power equipment. Workers should wear boots or thick-soled, closed-toe shoes. Any person wearing sandals or flip flops will not be allowed to remain on the job site. Wear hard hats. They are available onsite and must be worn if anyone is working above you or when determined necessary by the supervisor. Wear protective eyewear. Eyewear is available onsite and should be worn when using power tools or when determined necessary by the supervisor. Wear dust masks. Dust masks are available onsite and should be worn when installing insulation or in heavy dust situations. Wear earplugs. They are available onsite and should be used when subjected to loud noises for an extended period of time.
Power Tools and Other Electrical Devices Wait for proper instruction. Each volunteer should receive instructions before a power tool is used, including what could happen if not used correctly. A supervisor should give instructions to all volunteers, including experienced do-it-yourselfers. Check for defects. Check all power tools – switches, cords and plugs. Pay special attention to blade guards to make sure they operate correctly. Under no circumstances should you ever disable a blade guard. Defective tools should not be used and the supervisor should be notified so that they can remove the tool from service immediately. Examine extension cords. They should be of sufficient size (check with the supervisor) and in good condition. Keep cords out of mud or water and avoid stepping on them.
Hand Tools Select the proper tool. Make sure you are using the right tool for the job at hand and make sure it’s the proper size. If you’re unsure, ask the supervisor. Check the condition of the tool. Avoid tools with loose handles or tools that are dull. Oil or dirt on a tool can cause it to slip. Make sure the tools are clean. Hold tools correctly. A hammer should be held at the base of the handle to ensure maximum efficiency, while a knife should be held in such a manner as to allow you to cut away from your body. Handle and carry all tools with care. Carry only a few tools at a time or carry them in a tool belt with special compartments. Keep sharp or pointed tools pointed away from you. Be conscious of where you lay your tools down. Never lay a hammer down on the slope of a roof or the top of a stepladder. Use extreme caution with a saw. Never bind a saw blade, especially a power saw. It can result in a very dangerous bucking action that can cause serious injury. Support what you are cutting in a proper fashion to avoid kickback or to prevent a cut board from falling where it could drop on someone.
Nail guns have the potential to cause serious injury. It is important to always use nail guns with caution and to review all safety measures and warnings before using a nail gun. Keep hands and fingers out of the line of fire and aim the gun away from the body and make sure the tool is placed firmly against the work piece.
Ladders Inspect all ladders before use. If the ladder is unsafe, don’t use it. Look for wear and tear, loose rungs and any defects. Use ladders of proper length. An extension ladder should reach three feet above the work level. Move your ladder with your work. Don’t lean too far. If both of your shoulders are outside the ladder you are leaning too far and serious injury could occur. Set your ladder at the proper angle. For every four feet of height, the bottom of the ladder should be one foot away from the wall. You are at the correct angle if, when you place your toes against the base of the ladder and stand erect, you can reach out and grasp the rung at shoulder height. Place your ladder on solid footing. Avoid mud or gravel. If there is a risk of the ladder slipping, tie or stake the ladder down. If the ladder is not level, dig the ground out from under the high leg rather than “block up” the other leg. Always face the ladder. Carry tools in a container so that your hands are free to climb. Be cautious with aluminum ladders. Never use an aluminum ladder near electrical lines, in inclement weather or on windy days.
Scaffolding Use the proper scaffolding. All scaffolding must be designed to support four times the weight of the worker and materials resting on it. Special care should be taken to ensure scaffolding components are compatible. Inspect scaffolding every day. When erecting scaffolding, make sure the legs are resting on adequate sills and that the equipment is plumb and level. Many scaffolding accidents occur when the walk boards are inadequate or defective. Inspect planking frequently and remove any defective or suspect pieces.
Clean Jobsite & Tool Care Maintain a clean job site. Keeping a neat and organized work site contributes to efficiency and is important in preventing accidents. Clean up all trash and scrap as you go. Do not allow wood scraps, nails or any trash to pile up. They interfere with work and can be a hazard. Keep up with tools and equipment that are not being used and return them to the tool container. This protects the tools as well as the workers.
Covid-19 Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville has been actively monitoring the Centers for CDC guidelines and the evolving parameters recommended by the State of Tennessee. We want to assure you that Habitat Nashville is dedicated to protecting the safety and well-being of our volunteers, staff members and partners. As such, the following safety measures have been implemented on site this build season.
Any volunteer or staff member who does not feel well or who is running a temperature, showing signs of acute respiratory illness or difficulty breathing should not come to the build site. All volunteers will be given new, personal protective equipment (PPE) - hardhat, safety glasses, and gloves and will be required to wear these items while on the build site. Volunteers may bring their own face coverings, gloves and safety glasses, personal sunglasses and/or regular glasses will substitute for safety glasses. No PPE will be shared. Habitat construction staff and S.O.S. will also wear PPE. Hand sanitizer stations will be available at the build site. In order to provide a safe and sanitary breakfast and lunch option, we recommend that all food be served in individual disposable containers (boxed lunch style).
Construction Staff & Volunteer Manager Jeremy Lawson jlawson@habitatnashvile.org (615)818-8000 (m) SVP of Construction Chip Wilson cwilson@habitatnashville.org (615)942-1229 (o) (615)633-6111 (m) Human Resource Manager Dana Sweis dsweis@habitatnashville.org (615)942-1217 (o) CAO Lucile Houseworth lhouseworth@habitatnashville.org (615)942-1250 (o) (615)210-3554 (m) President and CEO Danny Herron dherron@habitatnashville.org (615)942-1218 (o) (615)305-4095 (m)
Build Coordination Guide
2022 Build Season Sherwood Commons
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“ROOF TOP” OVERVIEW Sponsoring and building a house with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville
Thank you
for supporting Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville (Habitat) by sponsoring and building with us. Your contribution is immeasurable. Many say that building with Habitat is a gift that keeps on giving as it will touch a future Habitat homeowner’s life for generations to come. This manual is a resource for you and your organization to use as a guide throughout the planning and building process. We have tried to make it as comprehensive, simple and easy to follow as possible. There is a great deal of information in this packet so don’t be intimidated. After you and your team divide up the responsibilities, planning your build will be a piece of cake! As you plan your organization’s build, chances are you will have some questions for us. Below is a list of Development team members that you may contact with your build related questions.
We’re at your service… Poppy Lee Volunteer Relations Manager plee@habitatnashville.org 615.942.1258 (o) / 678.633.2853 (m)
Karel Straughn Sponsor Relations Manager kstraughn@habitatnashville.org 615.942.1280 (o) / 615.403.8986 (m)
Jeremy Lawson Construction Staff & Volunteer Manager jlawson@habitatnashville.org 615.818.8000 (m)
Jackie Russell Development Coordinator jrussell@habitatnashville.org 615.942.1255 (o) / 615.473.5535 (m)
Kevin Roberts Director of Faith Relations kroberts@habitatnashville.org 615.942.1214 (o) / 615.578.6040 (m)
Jeff Bennett Director of Divisions jbennett@habitatnashville.org 615.964.6594 (o) / 304.673.6959 (m)
Danny Herron President & Chief Executive Officer dherron@habitatnashville.org 615.942.1218 (o) / 615.305.4095 (m)
Lauren Payne Senior Vice President of Philanthropy llanepayne@habitatnashville.org 615.942.1256 (o) / 615.498.9595 (m)
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Table of Contents Coordinating Your Build……………………………………………………. Coordinating Your Volunteers…………………………………………… Check-In Checklist…………………………………………………………….. Volunteer Registration System………………………………………….. Food………………………………………………………………………………….. Housewarming.…………………………………………………………………. Volunteer Playbook……………………………………………………………
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Coordinating Your Build Overview The Build Coordinator is responsible for recruiting and communicating build information with your volunteers, as well as making sure logistics such as food, beverages, and other essentials are taken care of. This person serves as the liaison between the sponsor and Habitat by fielding questions and correspondence between both parties. As Build Coordinator, you can expect to be in communication with Habitat’s Volunteer Relations Manager and/or Sponsor Relations Manager leading up to and during your build.
Keep in mind… Managing your team As the Build Coordinator, managing your team is a critical part of your build’s success. After you delegate the various planning responsibilities, make sure to determine a timeline with your team and follow up with them on a regular basis. Recruiting Volunteers Plan to recruit up to 20 build volunteers and 2 hospitality volunteers. Your hospitality volunteers will not work on the build. This position is an opportunity for someone who may not want to do physical labor but wants to be involved. They will provide a no-contact check-in for build volunteers, make nametags, and serve meals, snacks and drinks. Promising build upgrades to the future Habitat homeowner Please do not promise any upgrades to the Habitat homeowner’s. Although this is thoughtful, it is in conflict with our goal of providing a fair and equal starting place for each of our Habitat homeowners. Pre-construction meeting for volunteers Habitat encourages sponsors to offer an informational meeting for volunteers. It is a time for volunteers to ask questions, and for you to hand out any important materials to them (safety handbook, etc.).
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Coordinating Your Build – Checklist This list is an overview to help the Build Coordinator plan your build. The Build Coordinator is not responsible for completing each task, but should make sure each task is accomplished. BEFORE THE BUILD
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Identify and confirm team leaders – delegate responsibilities. Attend pre-build meeting with Habitat (it is helpful if most team leaders attend this meeting). Send logo to Sponsor Relations Manager, kstraughn@habitatnashville.org Locate your “Coordinator’s Email” sent from Poppy Lee and familiarize yourself with its contents regarding Habitat’s Volunteer Registration System. Recruit your volunteers using the Sign-Up Link within the “Coordinator’s Email.” Manage your signed up volunteers using the Coordinator Portal. Hold a pre-construction meeting for your volunteers (this will help you answer many questions at once and provide an opportunity to distribute important information). Plan food, snacks, and drinks for build day(s).
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Thank your volunteers. Remind your volunteers to visit the photo gallery for their build day. https://www.habitatnashville.org/gallery Attend your post build meeting. Schedule your build for next year! Be on the lookout for communications regarding the Dedication and housewarming.
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Coordinating Your Volunteers Overview Coordinating volunteers includes recruiting, scheduling and organizing the volunteers for your organization’s build. It will be necessary to enlist up to 20 volunteers, plus two hospitality volunteers per build day.
What you need to do… Recruit ▪ Start recruiting volunteers EARLY! 4 - 6 weeks before your build starts is ideal. ▪ Leverage Habitat’s Volunteer Registration System to sign up and track your volunteers. ▪ Send an email to your potential volunteers announcing the build and your dates, email templates are attached in the “Coordinator’s Email”. This will also include the sign up link for your build day(s). Schedule ▪ Schedule up to 20 people for each volunteer experience you are sponsoring. You should have no more than 20 build volunteers per experience – this helps preserve the volunteer experience for your group. ▪ Designate 2 hospitality volunteers for the morning to help with the check-in of volunteers, and the setup of food, water, and snack. ▪ We do not offer split shifts and half days. For safety reasons, volunteers are asked to commit to a full day so that they receive proper instruction before they begin building and so all necessary tasks are completed. Communicate ▪ If you utilize Habitat’s volunteer registration system, it will handle sending all of the build site related details to your volunteers. This includes directions to the site, what to wear, safety handbook, etc. ▪ Communicate. You may email your team to communicate important details about food & drink plans, carpooling, or any other specific information you would like to tell them. A roster can be found in your Coordinator Portal. ▪ Volunteers may ask you if they need to bring tools. We have plenty of tools for everyone to use on site. If they wish to bring their own hammer, ask them to mark them clearly with their name. Due to safety regulations, we do not allow volunteers to provide their own power tools. It is not Habitat for Humanity’s responsibility if these tools are lost during the day. Organize ▪ Build Information Habitat will send necessary build information to every volunteer who is signed up through the Habitat Registration System. ▪ Release and Waiver of Liability All volunteers will need to complete an online release form before volunteering. This step is completed when all volunteers sign up for their volunteer shift. A volunteer will not be able to sign up online without agreeing to the terms and providing an e-signature. ▪ Build Day Check-in Your hospitality volunteers will check in your volunteers each day (see next page). Check-in is from 7:00am to 7:30am. Be sure that the hospitality volunteers keep an eye out for anyone arriving late to ensure they check-in properly.
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Please keep in mind… Age Requirements ▪ ▪
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No one under 16 is allowed on the job-site during the build day for any reason. This is non-negotiable under Habitat International insurance policies for safety reasons. Volunteers 16-17 years of age may volunteer with signed parental consent (Volunteer Release Form) and must have at least 1 adult chaperone (at least 21 years of age) per 5 youth. These volunteers may not operate power tools, climb ladders, or be on roofs. Landscaping days are best for 16-17 year old volunteers. All ages may attend the Dedication Ceremony.
Checking in Your Volunteers at the Build Site *Please distribute and review this information with anyone who will check-in volunteers at the build site.
Build Morning Checklist (what to do when you arrive)
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Arrive to the build site at 7:00am. Set up breakfast— there will be tables provided for you. The hospitality volunteers will need to wear the nitrile gloves (found in the registration box) to hand out breakfast to your volunteers. Locate registration box – This will be on the provided tables. The registration box will contain everything you need to check-in volunteers. Contents you can expect to find: Forms – your volunteer roster report, safety handbook, volunteer checklist, cleaning supplies, pens, sharpies, duct tape - for nametags and a small first aid kit. Please note: no personal items should be stored in this box. Take roll call — Take roll call for your group. All volunteers who signed up online will be listed on your roster list. If they are not, they will need to sign up using the link sent to you. Please then write their name and emergency contact information on the roster list. Make a nametag for each volunteer – using the duct tape and sharpie marker, make a nametag for each volunteer. Make sure everyone has read the Safety Handbook. (You can find an electronic copy of the Safety Handbook at: https://www.habitatnashville.org/volunteer) Introduce your volunteers to the future Habitat homeowner if they are on site.
Build Afternoon Checklist
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Help break down the food table / registration area. Make sure volunteers are helping clean up tools, trash, and materials on the job-site. Leave registration box at the site. Please DON’T take your box home with you.
Photographer on Site… There will be a photographer on site to take action shots of each group. Please ask volunteers to be patient if asked to stop for photos. The Sponsor Relations Manager will share the link to all photos with you as soon as they are available the week after your build at the following URL: http://habitatnashville.org/gallery.
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Using the Volunteer Registration System Overview Our volunteer registration system allows coordinators to easily recruit, sign up, and manage their volunteers for their build day(s). This system will allow Habitat to send all of the necessary build information directly to the volunteers (see Figure F).
Read the Coordinator’s Email – Step 1 Shortly after your prebuild meeting, you will receive an email similar to the one on the next page (see Figure A). This email will include instructions on using the volunteer system, including a Build Day Sign-Up Link for volunteers to select their volunteer day(s) (see Figure B). Please be sure to bookmark this link for later use or save the email so you can access it later if necessary.
Recruit Your Volunteers – Step 2 After you familiarize yourself with the Coordinator’s Email, you will be ready to begin recruiting and signing up your build volunteers. Listed below are ways you may put the Build Day Sign-Up Link into action and a volunteer “play book” can be found on page 20. 1. Email the SIGN-UP link to your office, department, group or congregation. This is best done in a ‘build announcement’ email, where you can send the sign up link and other information. Habitat has template emails for your use. *Make sure the link works after you copy & paste. 2. Post the sign-up link to your organization’s Facebook page or other social media. Make sure to copy the link as it is into a post on your social media platform. Volunteers may click on the link and sign themselves up for whichever day they plan to volunteer. 3. Place the link on your organization’s website. Make sure to always include the date and time options along with the link. This will allow all possible volunteers to know when and what they are signing up for. 4. Post an announcement flyer or newsletter at your church/office/etc. We have included a PDF flyer as an attachment in the coordinator email that can be posted in a physical location where potential volunteers will see it. Note about Volunteer Release Forms – all volunteers are required to read the terms of the Release and Waiver of Liability before they can sign up for any build day. Volunteers will select their build date, and then follow the directions to complete their registration. See Figure B for an example how it will show up on the web page. Volunteers will have to agree to the terms and provide an e-signature to complete their sign up (Figures D and E).
Manage Your Volunteers – Step 3 Now that volunteers are signing up, you can view your progress via the Coordinator Portal. Please refer to Figure F for a visual example. Using this portal, you can track the names and count of volunteers for each build day, and access their email addresses in case you need to contact them.
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Figure A. Sample Coordinator’s Email – you will receive this from Poppy Lee at Habitat Coordinator, My name is Poppy Lee, Volunteer Relations Manager at Habitat, and I will be your resource to help recruit and sign up volunteers for your upcoming build. Below you will find a link to sign up volunteers for your build day(s) and a second link to manage your volunteer roster. Please read this email carefully and let me know if you have any questions. You can reply to this email or call my mobile (678.633.2853) at any time if you have a question or problem. 1. Sign Up Link: To manage the sign ups for your build day(s), click the link below and BOOKMARK it to visit later. You will distribute it to your volunteers so they can add themselves to the volunteer roster. Sign up your team from here: Sign up here See figure B 2. SEND THE LINK TO POTENTIAL VOLUNTEERS: To sign-up builders, you will need to send the above link to your potential volunteers. It is important that all volunteers sign up via this link so that they receive email instructions for their build day and complete the release form. Tip – The most popular way to distribute the sign up links is through an email announcement to your group. For your convenience, we have attached a template for your build announcement email. You can also post the link on your organization’s website or social media platforms. 3. SAFETY MEASURES: Please be sure to include details on the measures Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville has on site this build season to keep our volunteers safe. They include: • • • • •
All volunteers will be given new PPE- hardhat, safety glasses, and gloves. Volunteers may bring their own face coverings, gloves and safety glasses. Personal sunglasses and/or regular glasses will substitute for safety glasses. No PPE will be shared. Habitat volunteers will follow recommended CDC guidelines for social distancing. Any volunteer or staff member who does not feel well or who is running a temperature, showing signs of acute respiratory illness or difficulty breathing should not come to the build site. Hand sanitizer stations will be available at the build site. In order to provide a safe and sanitary breakfast and lunch option, we have implemented the requirement that all food be served in individual disposable containers (boxed lunch style).
4. AFTER VOLUNTEERS SIGN UP: They will receive automated emails containing GENERAL information about the build including directions to the site, a basic schedule, build information, and the safety handbook. These emails will be sent prior to their build. For volunteers to receive this information, they must be entered in the system. Any information regarding food/drink, carpooling, t-shirts, etc., should be communicated by you separately.
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5. YOUR VOLUNTEER ROSTER: You can access your volunteer roster through your Coordinator Portal. Once volunteers begin registering to build, you will be able to manage the signups through your coordinator link Here. This site is protected with the case sensitive password, xxx. You will use this page to stay on top of your recruitment progress. If ever anything does not look right you have any questions, please contact me and allow up to 2 business days for me to make any adjustments. 6. ONCE A DAY IS FULL: Your build day(s) is set to accept 22 volunteer sign-ups. 20 build volunteer and 2 hospitality volunteers. The ability to sign up will close once the day is full. If you would like the option to keep a waitlist of extra volunteers, please let the me know.
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Figure B. Volunteer Sign Up Page – Overview This page is where volunteers sign up for their chosen volunteer date(s) and sign the waiver. PLEASE NOTE: ALL VOLUNTEERS MUST READ THE RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY BEFORE SIGNING UP FOR A BUILD DATE.
The option will become unavailable once the day is full.
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Figure C. Volunteer Sign Up Page – Details
Your logo here
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Figure D. Volunteer Sign-Up Form After selecting their build date(s) volunteers will need to enter their information into the form below.
Volunteer SignUp Form
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Figure E. Complete the Waiver Once volunteers have read the release, they will need to click “I have read and agree to the terms and conditions of the Release and Waiver of Liability”
The signature must be completed to successfully sign up.
Volunteers must select “submit” to be successfully registered
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Figure F. Volunteer Roster This roster is where coordinators can view who has signed up for each build day and can be used to review the progress of signing up the total needed volunteers for each day.
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Volunteer email addresses can be copied into an email message to send individual or group emails
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Figure G. Information your volunteers will receive from Habitat Volunteers will receive reminders 10 & 3 days prior to their build day. You will need to communicate any details regarding food, drink, etc. Dear John Smith, Thanks you for signing up to volunteer with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville! You are now on the schedule to build with your group. Please read through the information below as well as the attachments to this email. These contain important and useful information relative to your build day.
Your Build Date: XXXXX Volunteers should arrive by 7:00am and plan to stay until 3:30pm. A safety orientation will begin promptly at 7:30am.
Your Build Location: XXXXX, Nashville, TN This address brings you to the entrance of the parking lot, NOT the build site. Volunteers will be directed by Habitat staff members to the build site and hospitality tent. Please allow for a 15 minute walk from the parking lot to the build site.
Important Information: 1. Dress accordingly. Work clothes and work boots are best. Closed toe shoes are required. Make sure to read the attached Build Information sheet and dress appropriately for the weather. Check the Weather 2. Follow the attached directions and park in the designated parking lot. IF YOU CAN CAR-POOL, PLEASE DO! Please arrive by 7:00am. 3. Please be patient – We are building a town home community, after the safety orientation, it might take some time for the SOS and construction staff to get everyone working. 4. Food and Drinks – All groups have been asked to plan lunch, snacks, and water for their volunteers (for specifics, contact your group leader). Thank you for volunteering with us and we look forward to seeing you on the build site!
Poppy Lee / Volunteer Relations Manager Habitat For Humanity of Greater Nashville plee@habitatnashville.org 414 Harding Place, Suite 100, Nashville, TN 37204 www.habitatnashville.org Building Better Lives
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Coordinating Your Group’s Food Overview Food is an important part of the build site experience. Providing your volunteers breakfast, lunch, snacks, and water will help give them the energy they need to complete the build tasks for the day. Coordinating food is a part of the hospitality volunteer’s duties and is a good way to involve team members that can’t build, but still want to contribute.
➔ NOTE: Sponsors are asked to provide food and drinks for all volunteers building on your house. This includes your volunteers, future Habitat homeowners, Habitat construction staff, and Supervisors on Site (S.O.S.).
What you need to do… Breakfast
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Provide breakfast for 20 people. Suggested items for breakfast include: o Individual boxed/bagged breakfast with items such as apples, bananas, egg and cheese biscuits o Water, coffee, hot cocoa, fruit juice o Avoid serving only sweets, volunteers will need protein!!! Set up breakfast by 7:00 am so volunteers can eat before the safety meeting at 7:30 am. The hospitality volunteer will need to distribute breakfast to volunteers.
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Provide a hearty lunch for 30 people. (or your group number plus 10 to include future Habitat homeowners and construction staff) Suggested items for lunch include BOXED LUNCHES ONLY: o Meat sandwiches, hamburgers, hotdogs, chicken, chili, burritos, barbeque, tacos o Fruit salad, pasta salad, chips, cookies, brownies o Avoid food items that can go bad in the heat o Be sure to include some vegetarian options Make sure lunch is ready by 11:15 am. All houses will break for lunch at 11:30 am sharp. If food arrives earlier, please keep volunteers building until 11:30 am. Your supervisor on site will announce when to break for lunch. It is very helpful to Habitat staff and S.O.S. when everyone breaks for lunch at the same time. Provide a hearty lunch with a few options to accommodate various dietary needs. We have vendors listed below who will do boxed lunches.
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Coolers for ice and water Hand Sanitizer Trash Bags Utensils Paper Towels Plates
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Sunscreen or other seasonal items Coffee Cups Cream/Sugar Extra Tables (optional) 2-3 Chairs for Hospitality Volunteers (optional)
Food and Supply Deliveries: People bringing food, drinks, or supplies for the build may drive straight to the build site and can deliver at the hospitality tent. Habitat will be building at the intersection of Ewing Dr. and Gwynnwood Dr. This is the closest intersection to the build site. Please pull up to the tent. From here, Habitat staff will be on site to help you unload. After unloading, we kindly ask you to move your car promptly to the designated parking area at 3022 Aldrich Lane, Nashville TN 37207.
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Make the coffee at home and bring in a thermal container OR buy disposable containers of coffee at Krispy Kreme, Starbucks, and other locations. Keep sugary foods and drinks to a minimum because they have been known to cause upset stomachs as well as sugar highs and lows. Check regarding diet restrictions to ensure that everyone has plenty to eat and drink (we recommend providing options in case someone is vegetarian or has religious restrictions). Ask vendors you use regularly, for example, a caterer, if they are willing to donate food or provide a price break. Also, many local restaurants will either donate or offer a discount if you tell them why you need the food. Please be aware, Habitat for Humanity is not legally able to provide sponsors/volunteer groups our tax exempt number for purchases of food and water.
Recommended Food Vendors: Habitat has used the below vendors for various build site food deliveries with good success. ▪ ▪ ▪
Taziki’s (lunch only) ▪ 615.651.4583 – ask for Travis Laha Mitchell Deli (lunch only) ▪ 615.905.6354 – ask for Ruth Miller Jersey Mike’s (lunch only) ▪ 615.255.7760 – tell them you are building with Habitat and ask for discount (10-20%)
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Moe’s (lunch only) ▪ 615.715.3483 Hunt Brother’s Pizza (lunch only) ▪ 615.330.9034 – ask for Patricia Hunt Chick-fil-A (lunch only) ▪ 615.743.3941 Apple Spice (lunch only) ▪ 615.873.1661 Jason’s Deli (breakfast & lunch) ▪ 615.340.9991- Let them know you’re building with Habitat, and ask for the non profit box for a discount PDK Southern Kitchen and Pantry (lunch only) ▪ 615.648.3407- Ask for Stephanie
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What you should know… ➔
Some future Habitat homeowners are very outgoing and will reach out to the volunteers with enthusiasm. Other families may be shy and not take the initiative, especially if English is their second language. One thing to remember, no matter what kind of personality they may have, they are all extremely grateful for your support and definitely looking forward to building with your volunteers.
Planning Your Housewarming Gift Overview Often times, after spending a day building with the future Habitat homeowner, a strong friendship is formed and subsequently sponsors desire to give a personal gift. Presenting your future Habitat homeowner with a housewarming gift is optional.
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Ask Habitat to give you a housewarming idea for the future Habitat homeowner. We can ask them discreetly if there is anything specific they may need. Coordinate with other sponsors if you are part of a community build.
We recommend housewarming gifts be part of the Dedication Ceremony. Habitat is not supposed to be involved as this is optional participation on the part of each sponsor.
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If you decide to get a gift, please keep it around +/- $700. This keeps all future Habitat homeowner and sponsors on the same page.
Gift Suggestions Living room furniture, bedroom set, new mattress, kitchen appliances, gift card (for Target, Wal-Mart, Home Depot, a furniture store, etc.), stock the future Habitat homeowner’s pantry and refrigerator.
Delivery/Installation of Gift (if applicable) The housewarming gift, if needing installation of any kind, must be delivered after the future Habitat homeowner closes on their home. Give your future Habitat homeowner the contact information so they can schedule delivery directly with the store.
Volunteer Recruitment and Management Playbook
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Why do we need volunteers? What needs will they address? • Dedicated volunteers are what make Habitat Homes, affordable! Habitat Nashville works to bring focus to the important role affordable housing plays in eliminating the barriers to a better, healthier, more financially stable life. What specifically will they do? Who will they report to? • During your build, volunteers may complete tasks such as raising wall panels, installing roof trusses, caulking, painting, or landscaping. • All skill levels — from willing learner to professional builder — are welcome. Instruction is provided, and volunteers are never required to do any work they’re uncomfortable doing. Who should be included in planning process? • Your most service/mission minded people, the good planners, the motivators, those who are most involved and invested. How will Habitat be prepared so my volunteers feel welcome? • Once registering, your volunteers will receive reminders of their build day. • We will have staff members located on site to direct your volunteers to where they need to go. • The volunteer manager will be on site throughout the day to address any needs as they arise. Who will train my volunteers? • Habitat has a team of experienced volunteers, our Supervisors on Site (a.k.a. our S.O.S.)! They lead volunteers in daily construction tasks and help provide a safe and rewarding experience. After a brief safety meeting, volunteers will be divided into smaller groups to receive their instructions for the day.
Play #2: RECRUITMENT Where to find volunteers? •
Word of mouth, newsletters, and other electronic or printed materials, social media posts, emails, a speaker at events (Habitat staff are more than happy to assist with this!), and website posts. There is no wrong way to attract volunteers!
Start with a hook. Draw readers in with an eye-catching headline. Keep it volunteer-focused to get them to self-identify with Habitat’s cause. State what you’re looking for. Get to the who, what, when, and where quickly. Keep it short and sweet! Touch on the benefits. Describe the benefits of supporting the cause for both your volunteer and your organization. People contribute talents and time to Habitat for all kinds of reasons: to lift up other families, to lift up your own, to bond with others, learn new skills, and even to get in shape. Regardless of the “why,” the impact your team has is immeasurable. Share your impact. Your volunteers’ achievements will inspire others to get involved. Tell a story. Share a success story or quote a volunteer who had a positive experience with us! Adding a photo often helps!
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Be sure the call to action is at the top of the page so your potential volunteers see. You may want to send a separate email with build information and your call to action to effectively recruit volunteers. Don’t forget to extend the opportunity to family, friends, clients, schools, vendors, and others in your community!
Below are a couple of examples we have had success with!
Birth Years Preferred Communication Method
Baby Boomers 1946-1964
Gen X 1965-1980
Millennial 1981-1996
Verbal Personal Interaction
Email Phone Call
Social Media Text Email
Gen Z 1997-2012 Text Concise and visual “Snack Media”five words and big picture
Play #3: ORIENTATION Pre-construction meeting for volunteers Habitat encourages sponsors to offer an informational meeting for volunteers. It is a time for volunteers to ask questions, and for you to hand out any important materials to them (safety handbook, etc.). What to Include: • Mission: Seeking to put God's love in action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope. • Homeowner- We can easily share the stories or coordinate for a Future Habitat Homeowner to be present. • Need/Impact- More information on Nashville’s housing crisis and lack of affordable housing can be found here! • Introductions to staff if in attendance and build coordinators • Orientation to space
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As a reminder, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville builds homes. Though you may be enthusiastic to contribute, be sure to volunteer for the tasks you feel you can safely accomplish. If anyone coming with you is in need of special assistance, please let us know so that we may be sure to engage them in an activity that will help them feel impactful. If someone is interested in participating, but does not feel the build site would be a good fit, let us know and we can connect them with an opportunity in our ReStore.
Play #4: RECOGNITION Realistic & Attainable • • •
Habitat Nashville will have a photographer present at your build to take action shots of each group. Share the photos with your volunteers! Sponsors have included them in newsletters, social media posts, and made recognition boards. The photos are yours to use. Awards for the day! Volunteer superlatives are a great way to recognize your volunteers. Add a printable certificate and some funny titles! o Most skilled, best attitude, early bird, etc. Allow volunteers to see projects in action and the impact they are making in the community. We will continue to share updates from the community after your build!
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How many volunteers can we bring? o Schedule up to 20 people for each volunteer experience you are sponsoring. If you are unable to recruit the full 20, that is ok! We will make sure the ones you do bring will have an awesome time! You should have no more than 20 build volunteers per experience – this helps preserve the volunteer experience for your group. Designate 2 additional hospitality volunteers for the morning to help with the check-in of volunteers, and the setup of food, water, and snack. Volunteer Age Requirements? o Volunteers must be at least 16 years old (16 and 17 year olds must be chaperoned by an adult). Whilst minors between the ages of 16 and 18 may be allowed to participate in construction work, using power tools, excavation, demolition, working on rooftops and similar activities are not permitted for anyone under the age of 18. Who should I reach out to? o As you plan your organization’s build, chances are you will have some questions for us. Below is a list of Development team members that you may contact with your build related questions: Poppy Lee Karel Straughn Volunteer Relations Manager Sponsor Relations Manager plee@habitatnashville.org kstraughn@habitatnashville.org 615.942.1258 615.942.1280 What is the location of my build? o Build locations will vary, but all volunteers will receive the pertinent information in the form of reminder emails if they register through our online system that will include driving directions and the schedule for the day.
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Food and water? o Food is an important part of the build site experience. Providing your volunteers breakfast, lunch, snacks, and water will help give them the energy they need to complete the build tasks for the day. Coordinating food is a part of the hospitality volunteer’s duties and is a good way to involve team members that can’t build, but still want to contribute. o Sponsors are asked to provide food and drinks for all volunteers building on your house. This includes your volunteers, future Habitat homeowners, Habitat construction staff, and Supervisors on Site (S.O.S.). o Provide 6-8 cases of water per day. On extremely hot days, you may go through more. In addition to water, we recommend you provide sports drinks like Gatorade and PowerAde. Be sure to bring coolers for water bottles. Experience o Construction experience is not required. We will teach you everything you need to know!
Finally, please remember that we are here to help! With a combined experience of over 50 years of volunteer engagement, our Development team is always happy to share their knowledge, tips, and tricks.