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A Brush with Kindness (ABWK)


Volunteer

Come volunteer your time and give A Brush with Kindness!
Are you a leader? Do you want to lead your co-workers, church members, youth group, band mates or other associated and work with a homeowner in need of exterior repairs in the community? Teams are matched with appropriate homeowners based on several factors including size of project, experience and the size of the volunteer team. A Brush with Kindness projects typically take 2-4 days to complete.

Team Leaders:

Each volunteer group designates a Team Leader to recruit and organize a team of volunteers. Team Leaders organize, recruit and prepare their teams for the task of working on a home. The Team Leader is responsible for working directly with A Brush with Kindness staff and the homeowner to coordinate the work and supplies for their project.

Team Leader Training:

The Team Leader receives a 2-hour training session from A Brush with Kindness (ABWK) staff. The training will consist of information concerning:
  • An Introduction to ABWK
  • Working to revitalize neighborhoods
  • Working and communicating with homeowners
  • Work scope on their particular project
  • How to prepare your home project for painting
  • Volunteer team organization
  • How to prepare your group for work days
  • Equipment and materials suggestions
  • Equipment and materials pick up and delivery
  • Going over safety issues
  • Going over a work completion checklist
To register a Group, please complete the Group Registration Form and we will contact you to schedule a volunteer day.

Just a few things to keep in mind:

  • Volunteers ages 16 and 17 are welcome to build with us, but are required to bring a Minor’s Release and Waiver of Liability Form, signed by a parent or legal guardian, on their first build day.
  • Volunteers ages 14 through 17 are welcome to work with us in the Home Improvement Store, but are required to bring a Minor’s Release and Waiver of Liability Form, signed by a parent or legal guardian, on their first day of work.
  • We recommend new volunteers attend one of our Volunteer Orientations to learn more about Habitat for Humanity.
  • All volunteers are required to bring the Emergency Medical Form, Minor’s Release and Waiver of Liability Form (if applicable), and the Work Crew Safety Form each time you build at a new build site.

INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION   GROUP REGISTRATION