VOLUNTEER CONSTRUCTION LEADERS WANTED

VOLUNTEER POSITION DESCRIPTION: Construction Site Supervisor
SUPERVISOR: Ben Kantner, Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities (HFHQC) Construction
Director
PURPOSE OF ASSIGNMENT: Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities, a non-profit
organization, believes in building strength, stability, and self-reliance through safe and
affordable housing to improve the homes and lives of low-income residents in Scott County
Iowa and Rock Island County Illinois.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: HFHQC needs volunteers to commit to volunteering on a
regular basis to lead other volunteers, both skilled and unskilled. Leaders are needed for new
construction and/or repair work.
Typical tasks in new construction include framing, installing windows, doors, and siding,
insulating, hanging drywall, painting, finish work, and landscaping. Construction leaders arrive
early to the job site to prep for the work day, they give a safety briefing and assign jobs when
the other volunteers arrive, and then they fill in where needed. When the work day is done,
they are the last to leave and they close the job site down. Additionally, they communicate
with the HFHQC Construction Director before and after each volunteer shift to aid in planning
and coordination.
For repair work, typical projects include aging in place modifications like bathroom remodels
and accessibility ramps, critical repairs like porch rebuilds and window replacement, and
beautification projects like fence painting and yard cleanup. All major electrical, plumbing, and
HVAC work is completed by sub-contractors. Construction leaders arrive early to the job site to
prep for the work day, they give a safety briefing and assign jobs when the other volunteers
arrive, and then they fill in where needed. When the work day is done, they are the last to leave
and they close the job site down. Additionally, they communicate with the HFHQC
Construction Coordinator before and after each volunteer shift to aid in planning and
coordination.
Successful site supervisors enjoy teaching and working with diverse groups of people.
TIME COMMITMENT: The minimum commitment is 8 hours per week plus a 1 hour
construction committee meeting each month.
Our new construction build sites are normally open 2 days per week (Saturdays and a
weekday), sometimes more in the summer. Our most dedicated supervisors volunteer 15-30
hours per week. On average, our houses take 8-10 months to complete. As this is a lengthy
time commitment, we typically pair up site supervisors to allow for time off when needed. We
are closed on holiday weekends.
For our repair program, we ask that supervisors commit to completing an entire project. At any
given time, we have multiple repair projects underway. Project duration can range from one
day to several weeks.
QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in construction preferred. Site supervisors do not have to
be an expert in every area of construction. A commitment to creating a safe working
environment where everyone is welcome is key.
TRAINING AND PREPERATION REQUIRED: All new volunteers must attend an
orientation. These are held twice each month. We ask that all prospective site supervisors work
with a seasoned supervisor until they are ready to lead a project on their own. Additionally,
volunteer leaders must agree to a yearly background check.
BENEFITS TO THE VOLUNTEER: Construction Site Supervisors make an incredible
difference in our community. Since 1993, we have built homes for 120 families in the Quad
Cities. In 2021, we completed 5 new houses, 20 repair projects and 22 ramps! Besides being a
place to make a difference, HFHQC jobsites are a great place to make new friends and have
fun!!
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO COME CHECK US OUT: Please contact
Rebecca Ludin, Volunteer Coordinator, to sign up for an orientation:
Rebecca.Ludin@habitatqc.org or (563)359-9066.
We invite you to come volunteer with us to see if the fit is right for you!