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Construction Assistant

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Norwich, NY
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth, Civic Engagement, Education, Research & Social Science, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    ✔ Age 18 or older ✔ Reliable, responsible ✔ Ability to walk, bend, carry, and move depending on tasks assigned

    Description

    Construction Assistant

    SUPERVISED BY: B&G Committee Chair

    PURPOSE OF ROLE: To ensure that the CCHS campus and facilities are well-maintained for public use.

    DUTIES MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

    1. Arrive at the museum at least 6 minutes before your assigned time.
    2. Keep informed regarding changes in museum procedures.
    3. General tasks:
    • Assist with construction tasks related to preventative and overall facility maintenance
    • Be responsible for proper use of materials, tools, and supplies used in assigned tasks
    • Follow all applicable safety guidelines to ensure volunteer safety
    • Participate in supervised assignments as required for successful completion of construction projects and management of resources
    1. Other related tasks as needed.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    ✔ Age 18 or older

    ✔ Reliable, responsible

    ✔ Ability to walk, bend, carry, and move depending on tasks assigned

    DESIRABLE ATTRIBUTES:

    ✔ Able to accept supervision and work independently

    ✔ Enjoy working with their hands

    ✔ General knowledge of using workshop equipment

    ✔ Punctual and reliable

    ✔ Some experience with hand tools and specialty tools

    MANDATORY TRAINING/ORIENTATION PROVIDED:

    General overview of safety procedures, insurance waiver, collections care, and anti-harassment policies

    Assistants receive additional training while working around the campus; this “on-the-job training” enables them to learn more about day-to-day operations

    Total time involved in mandatory training is no more than three hours

    TIME COMMITMENT:

    Construction Assistants are part of the ‘Wednesday Work Crew’ which meets every Wednesday from 8 am until noon from March through December.

    ATTIRE:

    Construction Assistants are to wear shirts with sleeves, long work pants, and sturdy, close-toed work shoes or boots. Sleeveless or tank top shirts, short pants, sweatpants, sneakers, sandals, and high-heeled or open-toed shoes are not permitted. Jewelry and piercings should be minimal and worn in moderation.

    Location

    On-site

    Chenango County Historical Society

    45 Rexford St, Norwich, NY 13815, USA

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