Safety & Well Being
Safety and Well-Being
The safety and health of all employees, volunteers and sub-contractors involved with Habitat for Humanity Wellington County (HFHWC) is a critical priority for the Management and Board of Directors of HFHWC. The ability to continue with our work and build affordable housing at the highest levels of quality means ensuring that the safety and health of our workforce is maintained at all times.
All volunteers are encouraged to complete their work in the safest way possible. Health and safety training workshops are available at the request of the volunteer or volunteer team.
Join us for a Volunteer Orientation Session from 6:30-8:00pm on the last Tuesday of every month (except for May 25th) to learn more safety tips as well as get an introduction to Habitat, what to expect as a volunteer, and a chance to meet other volunteers and learn about other opportunities within the office. While the session is not mandatory, we recommend that you attend to maximize your volunteer experience! Please RSVP the Friday prior to the training session by calling Annie at 519-767-9752 x34 or volunteer@habitatwellington.on.ca
All volunteers must sign a liability waiver and re-sign the waiver on an annual basis. Download and sign the waiver form, and return to the office (fax, mail, drop off or re-scan and email back). Once received in the office, you will be able to sign-up for shifts on the Volunteer site.
Upcoming dates include:
- January 31st
- February 28th
- March 27th
- April 24th
- May 29th
- June 26th
Build Volunteers:
- As per governmental legislation, volunteers on the job site MUST be at least 16 years old
- All workers are required to wear CSA Approved, green triangle, steel toed safety shoes and hard hats at all times on the job site (available on site for those who do not have their own)
- Shorts are not allowed on the Habitat job site
- Please bring snacks for the day as well as a re-usable water bottle
Don’t forget, you are a volunteer and can decide when you are uncomfortable with doing something!
Before joining us on site this year, we ask you to please Review the safety handbook and safety presentation here.
Build volunteers will be required to attend the ‘morning on-site safety talk’ provided by the Site Supervisor. If you miss the safety talk, you will not be able to participate in the day’s activities.
ReStore Volunteers
Volunteers must be 14 years of age and are required to wear steel-toed boots while working in the store. If you do not have boots, toe caps are available at the store.
A safety training will take place in-store on your first shift. You must complete the safety quiz and the liability waiver in order to volunteer.
Office, Special Event and Committee Volunteers
Please review and sign the liability waiver above. Be aware of your surroundings and dress appropriately for the work to be completed.
