What to Expect Working with a Site Leader
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We can’t wait to welcome you to an upcoming build day.
Here are some resources to make the most of your volunteer experience:
- Build Day Prep Check List
- Day-Of Packing List
- Video Library
- What to Expect on Your Build Day
- Working with Site Leaders: What to Expect
Before You Arrive on Site
A Successful Build Day Starts Now
Safety
“Be Safe”: is one of our core values. Before volunteering, take 4 minutes to review the safety video. Doing so helps keep yourself, your team, our staff, and the homeowners living in your home safe.
Prepare
Explore what to expect on a build day and how to prepare with a build day overview, checklists, and safety video.
Learn
Browse our on-demand training resources to get to know more about our program, organization, and how your volunteerism makes a difference.
On-Demand Training Library
What to Expect on Your Build Day
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Read MoreBefore the Build
Review Project Details (indoor/outdoor/both)
Register with Your Direct Link
Explore the Resource Hub
Check the Parking Plans & Make Carpool Plans if Needed
Check the Weather
Make a Lunch Plan
Day-Of Checklist
Pack a Water Bottle
Wear Close-Toed Shoes
Bring Rain Gear (if needed)
Safety Glasses – we provide safety glasses but can bring your own
Work Gloves – we provide gloves but can bring your own
Pack Lunch
A Day in the Life on Site
What to Expect on Your Build Day
Arrival & Orientation
Group volunteers arrive to the worksite between 8:00-8:30 am and are greeted by their Site Leader. The Site Leader takes you through a brief orientation:
- Check-in and safety talk
- Overview of project and plan for completion
- Tour of the tool shed and introduction to the equipment needed for the day
- Assigning tasks
Build Time
Once assigned tasks, volunteers start work on the project. This typically looks like:
- 3-4 volunteers for framing
- 2-3 volunteers for cutting boards
- 2-3 volunteers for laying deck boards
Since build days are an all day event, lunch breaks are scheduled in for about 12pm. Each group is responsible for providing their own lunch
Rocky’s Origin Story
The name’s Rocky. A few years back, I was scurrying around when I stumbled on Rebuild’s back lot. Their dumpster was absolute garbage – nothing good to eat. All they had was rotten plywood and 70-year-old wooden windows. They really need to put up some signs because a guy like me could really get hurt in a dumpster like that.
But it turns out the work they’re doing is pretty cool. Just like you, I wanted to help out. I heard they had some break-ins, so I’ve made it my responsibility to handle the night shift. I left some presents from time to time, but my generosity was never appreciated. The team would just laugh and make memes about me “doo-ing” work. They’re lucky I didn’t take my talents to South Beach. How old is this crew anyway, 12?
The team is finally recognizing my effort. They’ve made me the official night shift captain. If it concerns the Rebuild Upstate trailers, trucks, tools, or preparing for a build day, I’m your guy.
It’s no surprise that the team asked me to help prepare the volunteers. I hope you enjoy the resource hub.
I’ll be checking in with you periodically. I can’t wait to see the impact you make!
Anyways, I’ve got to get back to work.
See you around.
Measure twice, cut once.
Rebuild Rocky
