Habitat for Humanity AmeriCorps

Habitat for Humanity AmeriCorps

Help strengthen communities through a 10.5 month term of service as an AmeriCorps National Construction Crew Leader.

Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County

Serve, learn, lead and explore in the beautiful NC Piedmont! Since 1985, Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County in Winston-Salem, NC has served more than 400 families. Be a part of change, and join us as we serve even more families through building new homes and rehabilitating and repairing existing homes. We have been hosting AmeriCorps members since 2001. Our AmeriCorps members play an integral role in providing leadership on our project sites and engaging volunteers to become champions for our mission. Our members are the ambassadors of Habitat Forsyth, interacting with more than 500 volunteers, partner families and community stakeholders.

During their service with Habitat Forsyth, AmeriCorps members will gain insight to the inner workings of a nonprofit organization and gain hands-on experience in leadership, public speaking, community development, and home construction. Come help us make a difference in Forsyth County, NC!

Construction Crew Leader

As a Construction Crew Leader, you are integral to our goals of building more homes and better neighborhoods and communities throughout our service area. Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Assist with all aspects of hands-on construction tasks including, but not limited to, demolition, site prep, framing, insulation, drywall, flooring, roofing, finish carpentry and landscaping.
• Projects may include new construction, rehabilitation, critical home repair and weatherization projects.
• Lead small groups of volunteers and facilitate safe and positive experiences for everyone working on site.
• Maintain site safety by adhering to Habitat construction safety policies, modeling best practices and guidelines, volunteer instruction and site monitoring.

Please Note: while construction experience is helpful, it is not required.

Benefits of Service:

• AmeriCorps National living allowance, $20,400 for approximately 10.5 months of service
• Segal Education Award option upon successful completion of service
• Health care benefits and Employee Assistance Plan
• Possible student loan forbearance or deferment on qualified student loans
• Learn construction and leadership skills
• Childcare, if you qualify
• Located just 2 hours from the mountains and 4 hours from the beach, Winston-Salem offers an emerging downtown scene geared towards the twenty and thirty somethings.

To apply, contact Debbie Cesta at 336-306-8419 or [email protected]