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Volunteers Needed to Repair Homes After Hurricane Harvey
Rebuilding Together National is looking for individuals and teams to volunteer for their Home After Harvey rebuild projects.
They have selected several dates in the first part of the year for the Home After Harvey program. Crews are asked to participate in day-long projects. You are welcome to sign up for more than one date:
Available Dates
January 27, 30-31
February 17, 20-22, 24
March 12-16, 19-23
May 5, 8-10, 12, 15-17, 19
More dates to come!
Projects could include:
Repairing the home’s exterior
Installing insulation and sheet rock (tape and float)
Priming walls
Installing kitchen counter with sink
Installing bathroom vanity with a sink and medicine cabinet
Installing flooring
Both skilled and unskilled volunteers needed!
Project Managers Needed!
Rebuilding Together Twin Cities is looking for experienced Project/Construction Managers to help run our project sites during the 2018 build season (approximately April – May). Duties include: planning workscope and material deliveries from vendors to work sites; managing work flow and volunteers on site; troubleshooting technical problems; demonstrating how to perform specific tasks to volunteers; ensuring that the homeowner is satisfied with the repairs at the end of the work day; and relaying project day information back to Rebuilding Together staff.
Ideal candidates have a flexible schedule (weekdays normally), some previous history in carpentry and/or project management, and the ability to be flexible with changes in workscope and/or project schedule. Rebuilding Together is offering a project stipend of up to $250 per project completed. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please reach out to Jacob Ames at j.ames@rebuildingtogether-twincities.org or 651-776-4273 x 27.
Board Member Brian Frey Receives 2017 Better Communities Award
Congratulations to Rebuilding Together Twin Cities’ Board Member Brian Frey, who was recently recognized with the 2017 Better Communities Award from the Saint Paul Area Association of REALTORS for his work with Rebuilding Together! Brian, a Realtor for Coldwell Banker Burnet, joined our Board of Directors in September 2012. His knowledge of the housing industry, fresh ideas, and passion are an invaluable asset to our organization. Congratulations!