Red Hats

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Red Hats are the corps of skilled volunteers who guide and lead our volunteer crews.  Our affiliate relies on these dedicated men and women to make the Habitat model work — building homes, serving families, transforming communities.

For further information, contact Eric Bernhardt, Training Manager at ebernhardt@habitatchesapeake.org or 410-366-1250 x118.

This program has been developed for the volunteers of Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake who want to step up to the next level of involvement with our work of transforming lives and communities. They commit to at least two days a month on site to assist our Site Supervisors’ efforts to ensure safety, productivity and quality control of construction performed by volunteers.

Orientation begins with the Red Hat 101 course which consists of one two-hour evening class and three full-day Saturday sessions. The topics covered in this course are safety, familiarization with tools and leadership skills.

Training:

• Understand & implement job site safety

• Become familiar with a construction site and using common power tools

• Oversee small groups of volunteers

• Assist Site Supervisor with quality control maximizing production

• Be an effective advocate for Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake

Prerequisites:

• Have previously volunteered at least two days on a Habitat construction site

• Available at least 2 days per month

• Have a positive and outgoing personality

• No experience is required, but helpful

• Enjoy working with a team

• Quick learner and effective communicator

• Referral by Habitat Site Supervisor

Benefits:

• Make a greater impact in the communities and for the families that Habitat serves

• Easier scheduling for volunteer days

• Be in-the-know of what is happening at Habitat

• Develop management and leadership skills

• Learn construction processes and develop skills that will save money for any homeowner

• Get to know many incredible people

• IT IS FUN AND FEELS GREAT