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Bennington County Habitat welcomes Yale Day of Service volunteers on May 7 for any part of the day or a different day if that is more convenient.

No experience or skills needed!  The work in this particular home will be mostly indoors by May 7.  

1. We encourage volunteers to spend the entire build day with us rather than part of the day.
2. Every Volunteer must sign a Waiver form and review the Safety Instructions and Safety Video before working on the build site. (Email for forms)
3. COVID-19 Workplace Policies are in effect 
4. Minimum age recommended is 18.
5. Everyone must register no later than 3:00 p.m. the Wednesday of the week they want to build by contacting bchabitatoffice@gmail.com or by calling the Executive Director, Susan Sommer, at her remote phone number 802-824-6818 before April 28th or after May 2nd.

What we provide and expect on the work site:
Bennington County Habitat provides all the tools and gear that volunteers need for a build day. Please feel free to bring your own favorite tool belt, if you wish.
Also keep in mind the following:
• Appropriate attire is required. Please wear a T-shirt or long-sleeved shirt.
• Sturdy boots or shoes are required on the construction site.
• No jewelry or lose clothing is permitted.
• No smoking is permitted.
• No cell phones are allowed on the work site.

Email the Habitat for Humanity office in Manchester, VT for all specific information and to sign up.

Contact: Bill Hoyt '62

Bennington County Habitat welcomes Yale Day of Service volunteers on May 13

Help us build a home in Manchester! No construction experience is required. Please register on our scheduling platform called VolunteerUP. When you register select the group "Yale Alumni" and that will allow you to schedule yourself for the "Yale Day of Service" listing on May 13th.

Instructions on registering and all relevant links can be found online.

What we provide and expect on the work site:
Bennington County Habitat provides all the tools and gear that volunteers need for a build day. Please feel free to bring your own favorite tool belt, if you wish.
Also keep in mind the following:
• Ages 16 and up
• Appropriate attire is required. Please wear a T-shirt or long-sleeved shirt.
• Sturdy boots or shoes are required on the construction site.
• No jewelry or lose clothing is permitted.
• No smoking is permitted.
• No cell phones are allowed on the work site.

Contact: Tye Poquette

Sign up directly with Habitat and make sure you choose "Yale Alumni" from the "Groups/Teams" list. 

You will be helping to build a home.  

All needed equipment and instruction will be provided and you can do as little or as much as you would like.  

There is a snack break at 10:00 which is provided, but bring your own lunch.

Contact: Dr. Lisa Catapano-Friedman '73