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Dedicated people like you are the reason why Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas County has been able to help so many families in our community. Join us in our mission to provide affordable housing solutions. Whether you're a seasoned homebuilder or you've never touched a tool, you can have fun putting your best skills to work or learning new ones. Nuts & Bolts Orientation  - The official welcome to Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas County, you'll meet other volunteers and supporters and find out how and why we do what we do.	Special project help needed. Site Hosts: needed at each of our worksites for an hour or so each work day. Come out and help for one day a month.
Become a Volunteer - Click the icons below for more information. CONSTRUCTION DECONSTRUCTION HABITAT OUTLET GROUPS COMMITTEE OR TASK FORCE OFFICE & OTHER NEEDS     CONSTRUCTION WHAT: Volunteers help with almost every aspect of the construction process. No experience is necessary. We will teach you what is needed to complete the day's projects. Experienced construction leaders are needed as "Site Supervisors". WHEN: Tuesday - Saturday (Typically 8 am - 2:30 pm). This website, and a recorded message, are updated on Tuesday and Friday afternoons with the most recent information on all active worksites. Always check this page or call after 5:00 pm for updates before going to a construction site. WHERE: Houses are built throughout the county. For your convenience, worksite information is organized by location: North County Construction (North of Ulmerton Road - currently Clearwater, Safety Harbor and Tarpon Springs) South County Construction (South of Ulmerton Road - currently St. Petersburg only) GET STARTED: Check out our Construction Volunteer Notes. A Volunteer Response Form must be completed before you can volunteer.  Forms are available at the site or at the link above. Give completed forms to the supervisor on the day you start work. (If you do not have Acrobat Reader, you can download it for free.) Email or call our Volunteer Coordinator for more info -  727. 536.4755 ext. 208 Always check this page or call after 5:00 pm for updates before going to a construction site. RETURN TO TOP   HABITAT OUTLET WHAT: Volunteers help with stocking and inventory, working the cash register and assisting customers at our resale store, which is open to the public. WHEN: Tuesday - Saturday (9:00 am - 4:00 pm) WHERE: 3071 118th Ave. North, St. Petersburg GET STARTED: Find out more about Habitat Outlet. A Volunteer Response Form  must be completed before you can volunteer.  Forms are available at the store or at the link above. For more info or to volunteer, email our Volunteer Coordinator  or call  727. 536.4755 ext. 208. RETURN TO TOP COMMITTEE OR TASK FORCE WHAT: Each month staff, volunteers and supporters get together to work on projects that are in the works at Pinellas Habitat. It offers a way for you to lend your special skills and expertise to specific aspects of the organization that are of interest to you. Committee groups include: Family Selection - Research, evaluate and interview applicants. Family Support - Help prospective and new homeowners prepare for their new house. Construction - Assist with construction issues. Faith Relations - Help reach out to the religious community. Development - Assist the Development Director in securing funding for our houses. And More ... GET STARTED: Find out more about joining a committee by contacting our Volunteer Coordinator A Volunteer Response Form  must be completed before you can volunteer.  Forms are available at the office or at the link above. For more info or to volunteer, email our Volunteer Coordinator or call  727. 536.4755 ext. 208. RETURN TO TOP DECONSTRUCTION WHAT: Volunteers remove donated items from area homes to be sold at the Habitat Outlet store. Donated items include cabinets, appliances, doors, windows, sliding glass doors, fans, vanities, etc. WHEN: Tuesday - Saturday (Typically 9:30 am - 2:30 pm) WHERE: Deconstructions happen throughout the Tampa Bay area. Volunteers can meet at the appointed deconstruction site or meet at our offices to caravan to the location. GET STARTED: See below for upcoming projects For more info or to volunteer, email our Volunteer Coordinator or call  727. 536.4755 ext. 208. Find out more about Habitat Outlet. A Volunteer Response Form  must be completed before you can volunteer.  Forms are available at the site or at the link above.   Upcoming Deconstruction Projects:   Deconstruction Address Date(s) Notes Email volunteer@phfh.org or call 727-536-4755 ext 208 to sign up. Complete details will be provided to those who sign up. RETURN TO TOP GROUPS WHAT: Hammering together is a wonderful way to bring a spirit of community to your organization. Many people mobilize their favorite group (church, singles, corporation, civic group) to build homes and camaraderie.  WHEN: Typically Tuesday - Saturday (8 am - 2:30 pm) GET STARTED: Find out more about Group Opportunities. For more info or to volunteer, email our Volunteer Coordinator or call  727. 536.4755 ext. 208. RETURN TO TOP OFFICE & OTHER NEEDS WHAT: Volunteers are occasionally needed for miscellaneous projects like preparing for special events, bulk mailing preparation and other office operations. Site Hosts are needed for each of the worksites to serve as a liaison between the Site Supervisors, staff and volunteers to the worksite. Responsibilities and Requirements: Site Hosts will oversee volunteer sign in, collect Volunteer Response Forms and issue Volunteer ID cards Site Hosts must be available at least one day a month for a minimum of an hour at the start of the work day. They will be asked to hold the position for at least one year. Site Hosts must attend a Nuts & Bolts Orientation if they have not already done so and should be prepared to attend the monthly Habitat Night meetings. You will need to attend a short training/orientation lasting about an hour beforehand. WHEN: As projects arise GET STARTED: For more info or to volunteer, email our Volunteer Coordinator or call  727. 536.4755 ext. 208. Our office is located at 3071 118th Ave. N., St. Petersburg RETURN TO TOP More CONSTRUCTION Information RETURN TO CONSTRUCTION North County Construction: (Clearwater, Dunedin, Palm Harbor, Safety Harbor & Tarpon Springs areas)   Site Address Date Activity Scheduled Groups & Supervisors Volunteers Needed Map 524 3rd Avenue NE               Largo, FL  33770   Site closed   No volunteer activity Map 911 Metto Street     Clearwater, FL 33755 Home sponsored by: Clearwater Bar Association Sat – 7/19 Punch list work Group: Hope Presbyterian Church Supervisor: Dan Bordeaux & Deb Smead No additional volunteers needed. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old Wed - 7/23 Interior trim Supervisor: Dan Bordeaux & Deb Smead Volunteers needed. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old Thur - 7/24 Interior trim Supervisor: Dan Bordeaux & Deb Smead Volunteers needed. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old Sat - 7/26 Interior trim Group: Hands on Tampa Bay Supervisor: Dan Bordeaux & Deb Smead Volunteers needed. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old Map 1028 N Missouri Avenue Clearwater, FL 33755 Home sponsored by:         Tech Data Sat - 7/19 Finish cabinets and/or exterior painting Group: Franklin Templeton Supervisors: Jack Sutfin Volunteers needed. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old Sun - 7/20 Interior trim Group: Event & Adventures Supervisors: Jack Sutfin No additional volunteers needed. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old Fri - 7/25 Interior trim Group: Merrill Lynch Supervisors: Jack Sutfin Volunteers needed. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old Sat - 7/26 Interior trim Group: Bank of America  Supervisors: Jack Sutfin No additional volunteers needed. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old Map 620 E Center Street       Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 Home sponsored by:  Publix Supermarkets Sat - 7/19 Finish punch list Group: Eastlake United Methodist Church    Supervisors: John Cissell Volunteers needed. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old Wed - 7/23 Interior trim Supervisors: John Cissell Volunteers needed. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old Thur - 7/24 Interior trim Supervisors: John Cissell Volunteers needed. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old Fri - 7/25 Interior trim Supervisors: John Cissell Volunteers needed. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old Sat - 7/26 Interior trim Supervisors: John Cissell Volunteers needed. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old Map 624 E Center Street       Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 Home sponsored by:     Pinellas Realtor Organization Sat – 7/19 Finish punch list  Supervisors: John Cissell & Terald Thompson No additional volunteers needed. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old Wed - 7/23 Site closed   No volunteer activity Sat - 7/26 Interior Trim Supervisors: Rick Vale No additional volunteers needed. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old Map 628 E Center Street       Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 Home sponsored by:        Lokey Automotive Group Sat – 7/19 Finish punch list Supervisors: John Cissell & Terald Thompson Volunteers needed. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old Sun - 7/20 Interior trim Group: Faith's Bible Study     Supervisors: Terald Thompson Volunteers needed. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old Wed - 7/23 Site closed   No volunteer activity Sat - 7/26 Interior trim Supervisors:  Terald Thompson Volunteers needed. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old RETURN TO CONSTRUCTION South County Construction: (Pinellas Park & St. Petersburg areas)   Site Address Date Activity Scheduled Groups & Supervisors Volunteers Needed Map 2045 14th Avenue S  St. Petersburg, FL 33712 Sat-7/19 9:00 AM Home Dedication Come and join the celebrations!  Map 2837 4th Avenue S        St. Petersburg, FL 33712 Home sponsored by: Thrivent for Lutherans Sat – 7/19 Site closed   No volunteer activity Wed - 7/23 Site closed   No volunteer activity Sat - 7/26 Site closed   No volunteer activity Map 3737 19th Avenue S    St. Petersburg, FL 33711 Sat - 7/19 Site closed   No volunteer activity Tues - 7/22 Pour concrete Supervisors: David Morris Volunteers needed. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old Sat - 7/26 Remove bracing Group: Kobie Marketing Supervisors: David Morris Volunteers needed. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old   RETURN TO CONSTRUCTION Habitat Main Office, Outlet Store & Workshop   Site Address Current Activity Notes Map Habitat Main Office 3071 118th Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33716 Map Habitat Outlet Store:  3071 118th Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33716 Assist loading and unloading, organizing store and customer service. Volunteers welcome Monday thru Saturday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.   Must be at least 14 years old. Please call in advance to reserve a place. Map Habitat Workshop:  3071 118th Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33716 RETURN TO CONSTRUCTION Construction Volunteer Notes:  An individual may go to any active site.  We ask that you be at the site ready to work at 8:00.  If you need to leave early that is OK, but those wishing to volunteer and work as a group must make prior arrangements with our volunteer-group coordinator (call our office on 727-536-4755,or send an e-mail). For participation in all construction activities, a volunteer must be at least 18 years of age; 16 and 17 year-olds are excluded from any demolition work, working on roofs and scaffolding, excavation, ladder work, and power tool use. Those who are 14 or 15 years old may help with non-construction tasks such as painting and landscaping after construction is complete, and children under the age of 14 are not permitted on a construction site. All volunteers must fill out and sign a Volunteer Response Form ; forms are available at the work sites for first-time workers, or may be obtained from the PHfH office. Everyone who shows up at a work site is also asked to sign-in on a work sheet that helps us account for the labor invested in that particular house. Clothing should be sensible for work: sturdy shoes (work boots or heavy-soled shoes with closed toes and closed heels), sunscreen, perhaps a hat and/or work gloves.  If the work activity is painting or drywall finishing, old clothes are essential! Water and a portable toilet are provided at each site.  There is usually a short break in mid-morning, so bringing a small snack is a good idea. There will be a lunch break, for which each person should bring their own food, or drive from the worksite to a local restaurant.  (Sometimes, on a special occasion, some organization may provide hospitality; this page will note when that occurs.) Basic and specialized tools are provided. If anyone wishes, they may bring their own tools, but they must be responsible for them. Marking them is a good idea. Prior construction experience and skills are welcome but not required: there are always non-skilled tasks to be performed, and our Site Supervisors' responsibilities include teaching volunteers how we do things.   RETURN TO TOP

From top to bottom and side to side, Pinellas Habitat for Humanity, like its parent, Habitat for Humanity International, is a volunteer operation! You, your friends, and others like you can join us in our mission to eliminate poverty housing -- particularly here in Pinellas County.

Most notably, and as you have heard, read about, and seen on TV, you can help us build a house for a struggling family. Barn raising in urban America! President Jimmy Carter was an early, and is a continuing, role model in this form of community teamwork, and, recently, President George W. Bush has lent his hammer to construction in nearby Tampa.  For more information about Habitat's beginnings both here and in Pinellas County, you are welcome to join us for a Habitat orientation class (called Nuts 'N Bolts).  Click here for the schedule.

Come and work with us on Wednesdays or Saturdays.  You don't need any special skills - we will teach you what you need to know for the day!  You must print out and have on file, a Volunteer Response Form , that also asks for your name, address, and emergency contact information before you volunteer.  You can give a completed form to the supervisor on the day that you start to work.  (This form is in Acrobat Reader format.  If you do not have Acrobat Reader on your system, you can download it here for free.)  Please keep track of your volunteer hours by filling out our quarterly time sheet and sending it into our office. 

Many people mobilize their favorite group (church, singles, corporation, civic group) to build not just homes but camaraderie between the employees/membership.  Hammering together is a wonderful way to bring a spirit of community to your organization.  For tips on how to organize a group and arrange for them to work together, click here.

But of course there is much more to sustaining an effort like ours than the physical labor of construction!  We need volunteer support, both casual & transient and long-term & committed, in many forms.  You may be able to help us in any number of ways:

• Occasional teams are needed for bulk mailing preparation and other office operations.

• Experienced construction leaders are needed as "Site Supervisors".

• Fund-raisers are needed.

• Committees must be staffed:

• Site Selection needs real estate help.

• Family Selection needs individuals who can research and evaluate applications and interview applicants.

• Family Support needs "big brothers and sisters" to help homeowners deal with their new responsibilities.

• Community Events needs individuals to staff events, like home shows, parades, grand openings, and hand-out brochures, newsletters and educate people about Habitat for Humanity.

• Special Events needs individuals to assist our staff at events, such as our Annual Building Dreams Auction, home dedication ceremonies, etc.

If you are to any degree inspired or intrigued by our mission and activity, join us!  Drop by, as we invited you to do above, give us a call on 727-536-4755 x208 or drop us a note via e-mail! 

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