Ending poverty living conditions in Lake-Sumter means that Habitat must continue to build quality and affordable homes for those in need.  For this reason, construction of homes is our #1 goal.  Each year we receive calls from volunteers that are seasonal or full-time residents of Lake County.  These individuals are skilled and non-skilled when it comes to construction but all have a desire to make a difference in our community.  We invite YOU to join us on a job site and work side by side with our families and volunteers partnering together with one common goal.

Call 352-483-0423 ext. 13 to volunteer today!

Habitat Opportunities for 

Sept. 22 – Oct. 4, 2008

v For current construction updates call 483-0434 press 5 then 3 construction updates, updated on Fridays.

ANNOUNCING

***** DEDICATION FOR PAMELA JONES  1205 Sims Place Eustis FL *****

 SEPTEMBER 30th, at 5 PM

Please join the jones family as they celebrate their new home

The below information is often subject to change.

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SITE #118 Randolph Family        TENTATIVE Dates    ***NEW SITE***

40112 Palm Street   Lady Lake , FL   32159

Site Supervisor:  Ed Pick   352-259-3851 

                                                          Work Hours 8:00 a.m. – Noon

Week of Sept. 29 – Oct. 3rd   Pre – Build 

 

                                    (call Site Supervisor for details)

***  Truss Setting Day - Oct. 4th ***  Work Hours 8 AM – 2 PM

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SITE #120 Gonzales Family        TENTATIVE Dates    ***NEW SITE***

2623 Berdetta Street Leesburg , FL   34748

Site Supervisor:  Marv Baden     352-978-4716  

                                                   Work Hours 8:00 a.m. – Noon

Week of Oct. 6– Oct. 10   Pre – Build

                          (call Site Supervisor for details)

*** Truss Setting Day - Oct. 11th ***  Work Hours 8 AM – 2 PM

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SITE #117 Wright Family                                                            

11543 Vine Street    Leesburg FL

Site Supervisor:  Sean del Castillo      

                                       Work Hours 8:00 am - Noon

Call office for details – 352-483-0434 ext .16

Wed, Thu, & Sat – Sept.  24-25 & Sept. 27 – Cabinets & Trim

Wed, Thu, & Sat – Oct. 1-2 and Oct. 4  Touch up and Landscap e

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OTHER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ARE AT OUR THRIFT STORES.

Great time for the kids to get community service hours for school!

Just call the store manager to set up an appointment.  

Store Hours: Monday – Friday 9-4 and Saturday 9-3

                                               Thrift Stores                    710 S. Bay Street , Eustis   352-483-0410    

             200 N. Lone Oak Drive , Leesburg   352-728-6366    

                                        7432 W. Hwy 50 Suite # 112 Groveland   352-429-9052    

                                                      6761 CR 149, Wildwood   352-330-0881    

Construction Guidelines

Building Houses is what we do and construction volunteers make our work possible.  The following are guidelines for all construction volunteers.

Construction Volunteers 

  • You must be at least 14 years old to volunteer on a job site.  Those between 14-17 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
  • You must be at least 18 to get on a ladder or use power tools.
  • Youth groups must have at least one chaperone for every five young adults.  Without proper supervision, your group may be asked to leave the site for safety reasons.
  • On truss setting days, we start registration at 7:45 a.m. and orientation at 8 a.m.  We work till about  noon to 1 p.m.  Lunch and a mid morning coffee break is provided.  We generally expect about 50-75 people on these days.  Once truss setting day is over on a house, we need about 6-10 people each day to complete the construction which usually takes about 8-12 weeks.

General information

  • We generally begin our orientation at 7:45 a.m. each day and work starts around 8 a.m.  Please arrive on time.

  • We end each day around noon to 1 p.m. (depending on the work to be done and the group).

  • Make sure you wear clothing that you don't mind getting dirty

  • Close-toed shoes are a MUST!

  • Hats are not required-but is a good suggestion.  We do live in Florida and we get a lot of sun.  Please bring sunscreen if you need it.

  • All volunteers are required to sign a Waiver of Liability.  If you are under 18, a parent or guardian must sign.

  • Please sign the sign in book each day, so we know you were there!  On your first visit, please be sure and sign the Bible.  This is given to the family at the dedication.

  • We do not provide lunch but water is available on the site.

  • You can expect a site supervisor on each site to direct your work.  Please keep in mind that your tasks vary from day to day depending on the stages of construction.  Please be prepared for any construction work.