Worksite Policies

Macon Area Habitat for Humanity Work Site Policy

Thank you for volunteering with Macon Area Habitat for Humanity! We want everyone to have a fun, safe volunteer experience. Please review the following volunteer guidelines before coming to the job site. We offer volunteer opportunities for individuals unable to perform construction activities including meal preparation, landscaping, office work, fundraiser organization and community education.

? Volunteers under the age of 14 are NOT allowed on a Macon Habitat work site while there is construction in progress. Children are allowed to help landscape lots with a responsible guardian.
? Volunteers ages 14 and 15 ARE allowed to participate in limited work site activities. They may paint or landscape with a guardian?s supervision. They are NOT allowed on the work site while construction work is taking place.
? Volunteers ages 16 and 17 ARE allowed to participate in construction work. They are restricted from participating in ultra-hazardous activity such as excavation, demolition, working on rooftops or using power tools.
? Individuals 18 or over are welcome to anticipate in all activities associated with Macon Area Habitat for Humanity.

All volunteers must sign in on the job site, releasing Macon Habitat from any liability. Guardians must sign a release form before minors will be allowed to work on a job site. ***THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS POLICY***

Be sure to follow these guidelines while at the job site:
? Wear safety glasses, which are available at the work site, during the construction of a house.
? Seek immediate attention for any injury, no matter how small, and report the injury to a house leader or Habitat staff member.
? Inspect tools before using them to ensure that they work properly, and always alert others when using power tools.
? Use caution when working on a roof for your sake and the sake of those working on the ground.
? Do not stand on the top step of a ladder, and make sure that the ladder is fully extended before using it.
? Be sure to put on sunscreen before volunteering on the Habitat work site.
? Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry and consider wearing a hat and protective footwear.
? Drink water before coming to the site so that you will be fully hydrated.
? Of course, get plenty of rest the night before!
? Macon Habitat will provide all of the tools you will need on the work site. However, you may want to bring your own gloves, hammer, nail apron, square and tape measure. Volunteers may NOT bring their own power tools. 

The volunteer work day is 8:30 AM to approx. 4:00 PM. Meet at the parking lot of Southside Community Church, 4160 Roy Avenue by 8:30 AM. You must have contacted us in advance to be scheduled. From there you will be lead to the work site there in the neighborhood. Wear closed toe shoes and appropriate work clothes for outside or painting. Be mindful of sun protection. A short rain shower can be waited out without closing down work for the day. The site will have a porta potti and cold, bottled water. Lunch will be provided on Saturdays or to groups working during the week unless the group wishes to provide lunch that day of all on the site. The weekday supervisor is Don Hensley; the Saturday supervisor is either Haashim Kelly or Steve Matheney.

Important Contact Numbers:
Don Hensley, Building Coordinator 954-2778
Monty Cheshire, Volunteer Coordinator 550-8123