What is the minimum age to work on the site?
All volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Children under the age of 16 are not allowed on a Habitat construction site. For volunteer opportunities for youth under 16, click here. Youth 16 and 17 can volunteer, but will need a parent/guardian to sign the “Parental or Guardian Consent Form and Waiver of Liability.” Youth should give the completed form to Scott Peek or Harry Montgomery at the work site on their first visit. This form is available by clicking here. No one under the age of 18 will be allowed to use any power equipment, work on a ladder, the roof or scaffolding, or participate in any hazardous activity. Everyone working on a Habitat construction site is required to complete and sign a “Release and Waiver of Liability” form before they begin on the site. Forms will be available at the site. Inclement weather? Call the Habitat Weather Hotline: 919.833.1999 x 240 to see if the work site is open. Until the house is dried in (roof is on and shingled), we will not work if it’s
