Core Volunteer Construction Crews in Wyandanch or Bellport

Habitat for Humanity of Long Island builds decent and affordable housing throughout Suffolk County, New York. Core volunteers provide leadership and guidance to small crews of volunteers on Habitat Suffolk construction sites.

What are the requirements to be a core volunteer? You must be willing to teach and lead others as well as to learn. No experience is necessary! We hope you will be able to come out at least two times per month.

What does it mean to be a core volunteer? What are the core volunteer's roles and responsibilities? As a core volunteer, you are assigned one or more tasks to complete for the day. Core volunteers work with their fellow volunteers to complete construction tasks to standard. On days where we have groups of volunteers, core volunteers are tasked to step back and supervise. A core volunteer's responsibilities are volunteer interaction and the application of appropriate construction practices.

What training is provided to a core volunteer? Habitat provides hands-on training and mentorship for leaders. As a core volunteer you will have the opportunity to learn, practice, perform and teach the many different construction practices involved in building a home.

When do core volunteers volunteer? Core volunteers are needed Tuesday through Saturday and typically serve from 8:30am-2:45pm.

Where do core volunteers volunteer? Core volunteers volunteer at various Habitat homes all over Long Island, but mainly in Suffolk County.