Build Day Information Starting the Day • Please arrive on time for your assigned shift and plan to stay until the end of the work day. Build day shifts are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Plan to arrive at least 10 minutes early to allow time to park and sign in. • We work rain or shine! Check www.fortwaynehabitat.org or our Facebook page for delays or cancellations in the event of severe weather. • Construction tasks are always subject to change, so we appreciate your flexibility. • Please call the volunteer coordinator or your team leader if you are unable to come as scheduled. We appreciate as much notice as possible. • Please sign in each time you work (this log is important to Habitat’s recordkeeping and is required documentation by many of our funding sources). What to Bring • Please bring a signed waiver form with you. Forms are available at www. fortwaynehabitat.org/volunteer. • Wear work boots or sneakers; open-toed shoes are not allowed on site. Rain boots may be ideal on damp or rainy days. • Wear clothes you don’t mind tearing or staining. Dress for the weather. We recommend layering clothing. Bring work gloves. • All tools needed are provided on the job site. Volunteers are welcome to bring tool belts and hammers if they prefer. Just please remember to label tools with your name. • Please do not bring valuables to the job site. Habitat will not be responsible for any lost, damaged or stolen items. • A morning snack and lunch are provided. Please plan to provide your own meals if you have any special dietary needs. • Water is provided by Habitat. Miscellaneous • We recommend getting a tetanus shot as a safety precaution if you have not had one recently. Adults need a booster every ten years. • Let the site supervisor know if you have a medical condition of which he or she should be aware, such as specific allergies, asthma, heart conditions, etc. • Parking is sometimes limited. Please consider carpooling with other volunteers if possible. • For safety reasons, children under age 16 are not allowed on site. Volunteers ages 16 and 17 must have a waiver form signed by their legal guardian to be on site.