Neighborhood Revitalization is a holistic approach that expands DuPage Habitat's traditional partnerships with homeowners and volunteers to include neighbors and local organizations so that we can make a greater impact in the neighborhoods that we serve. While home construction continues to play a vital role, a bigger toolbox that includes repairs and other services allows DuPage Habitat to serve more families.
This opportunity consists of painting fences in the Greenbrook Tanglewood neighborhood, our current target area under the Neighborhood Revitalization Program. Habitat provides all the tools and materials needed for your volunteer day.
The minimum age to volunteer is 14 years old. Any volunteer under 18 must be accompanied by an adult 21 years or older. All minors signing up will be prompted to provide their legal guardian's name and email address for a waiver to be sent for them to electronically sign. Once signed, the minor can finish registering for their volunteer shift.
Schedule
- 8:45 - 9:00 AM: Arrival and check-in
- 9:00 AM – 11:45 AM: Fence painting
- 11:45 AM – 12:00 PM: Site clean up
What to Wear/Bring
- Sturdy, closed-toed shoes
- Layers and clothes you can get paint on (jeans or shorts, t-shirt, jacket)
- Hat with a brim/sunscreen
- Water
- Tools (i.e. paintbrush, roller, etc. This is optional; please make sure to label them prior to site arrival if you do bring them)
Covid-19 Safety Precautions:
Habitat for Humanity prioritizes the health and safety of our staff and volunteers. Currently, we have the following guidelines in place (subject to change based on case levels, as well as CDC, state, and local guidelines):
- We ask that if you aren't feeling well, to please stay home out of precaution
- Masks are no longer required; however, we welcome and support anyone that chooses to voluntarily wear a mask
- We encourage volunteers and staff to practice social distancing when possible
In addition, we have implemented the following guidelines to help ensure health and safety on the volunteer site:
- Limited sharing of tools
- Designated individuals to use power tools, to avoid multiple touchpoints
- All tools will be sanitized at the end of the day
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