Habitat for Humanity of Omaha

Make it a DAY ON, not a DAY OFF!

The Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service is a defining moment each year when Americans across the country step up to make our communities more equitable and take action to build the Beloved Community of Dr. King’s dream. While Dr. King believed the Beloved Community was possible, he acknowledged and fought for systemic change. His example is our call to action.

Observed each year on the third Monday in January, MLK Day is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities. - From AmeriCorps.gov

MLK Jr. Day of Service Volunteer Opportunities at Habitat for Humanity of Omaha:

• Construction/Build Wall Panel Assembly
  • Indoor Warehouse: 1701 N 24th Street (Omaha, NE 68110)
  • Help our construction team build wall panels for new homes! This indoor process make framing on the home site very efficient and reduces overall waste!

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

No experience or special skills are required – we’ll provide any training (and tools) you may need for your volunteer day!

AGE RESTRICTIONS:

Construction/Build: Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age. Volunteers between 16 and 18 years of age will have restricted use of tools and other equipment. 

All volunteers under the age of 19 must have a parent or guardian sign the electronic waiver when they create their volunteer account.

DRESS CODE: 

Volunteers are required to wear closed-toe shoes or boots and weather-appropriate clothing. Due to the nature of the work, pants or shorts that hit at the knees or below are recommended. 

WEATHER CANCELATIONS: 

For snow-related cancelations, Habitat Omaha will follow the closing policy of Metropolitan Community College (MCC).  If MCC classes are canceled or scheduled for early dismissal, volunteers will also be canceled/dismissed. 

In most cases we will be canceling (or dismissing early) outdoor work assignments for volunteers will be anything lower than a temperature of 10° or higher than a temperature of 95°. 

We will email and text volunteers who are signed up if there is a cancelation or location change. 

You may also call 531-335-2018 for an automated message with weather/cancelation updates. 

QUESTIONS/CONCERNS:

E-Mail: Volunteer@HabitatOmaha.org

Call: 402-884-5678

Text: 531-335-2018