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36Johnson Road, Limerick, ME
What are the directions to the build site?
From Newfield on Route 11(Water Street) go 1.8 miles on Rt. 11 towards Limerick. Turn left and proceed .4 miles on Johnson Road. 36 Johnson Road is on the right.
From Limerick, take Route 11 (Elm Street) for 2.3 miles. Turn right onto Johnson Road. 36 Johnson Road is on the right.
Are there parking and sanitary facilities near the site?
Parking will be limited at the site. Plan to arrive early to look for spaces. We recommend that you carpool. Please, do not block anyone's driveway. A Port-a-Potty will be available at the site.
What do I do if I am interested in donating food?
Please contact us today to find which dates are open. We will list open dates once information is available. If you would like to volunteer to be the Meals Coordinator for the Limerick Project, please contact us.
Normally food for 18 volunteers is required Friday and Saturdays during the build. Morning and afternoon break suggestions are: apples, oranges, bagels, or muffins.
When is lunch available?
Lunch is from 11:30-12:30 pm and is provided by donations from various organizations and individuals. After a hard morning of work, you will probably want to sit and enjoy lunch and relaxation, instead of rushing around finding food! Refreshments will also be provided. If you have any dietary restrictions, please provide your own refreshments and lunch. Coffee is not provided, please bring your own thermos!
What days can I volunteer to assist in the building? Volunteers will be needed on Friday and Saturdays from mid July until late December or until the house is completed. More information will be provided as it becomes available.
If I have to cancel last minute who do I contact? If you are an individual volunteer, please contact the volunteer coordinator. If you are unable to attend. If you are volunteering as a member of a group, please contact your group coordinator.
How many people can work on the Limerick site? The optimal number of site volunteers depends on the site and the work plan for the day. Each site has different capacities but there can be as few as 6 or as many as 15 volunteers each day. The safety and adequate supervision of our volunteers is important to us, and our construction crew determines the number of volunteers we have on our sites. If you would like to be on our "On Call" list for days when more volunteers are necessary, please contact us. |
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 I've never held a hammer in my life, can I still work on site? We welcome ALL volunteers of ALL skill levels and we provide the training that you need! Be aware that construction is a physically demanding activity, and there are risks associated with it. Supervision and direction will be provided for each task. We will also match people and their skill sets to appropriate tasks.
How old do I have to be to work on site? You must be at least 16 years old to work on the construction site; additionally, you must be at least 18 to work on roofs and/or scaffolding. All minors under the age of 18 must arrive with a waiver signed by their parent or guardian.
When should I arrive at the site? Arrive at 8:30 in order to register. For safety reasons, we cannot allow anyone to come late. If you miss the safety talk, you may not be able to work on the site that day.
Can I come late or leave early? We ask for a full-day commitment from all our volunteers. When people show up late or leave early, it makes it difficult for our supervisors to properly train volunteers or accomplish the construction goals for the day. Late arrivals may also cause delays in the start of safety instruction and task assignments. Without instruction and task assignments, late arrivals may be not be able to work.
It's raining! What do I do? Construction can continue during rain showers, depending on the state of the site. Often we will have enough work to do indoors to continue working in inclement weather.
What should I wear? Wear sturdy, closed toe shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dirty. Also be aware that much of the work is outdoors, so dress appropriately for the weather, including wind, sun and/or fog. A rain jacket and layers work perfect for changeable weather conditions.
What should I bring to the construction site? Habitat for Humanity York County will provide the hand tools and power tools you will be using. You may bring your own tool belt and hand tools if you like, but be sure to label them with your name. If you have your own safety goggles you may want to bring them as well. Also, be sure to bring your own personal comfort items - work gloves, sunscreen, bug screen, a hat, and layered clothing for weather changes. Please leave your valuables at home! There is no storage space at the site.
What can I expect to do when I work on the site? The first item of business is to sign in and turn in your Site Volunteer Form which will be provided at the build. Everyone must complete the Volunteer Form before they are allowed to work. Habitat for Humanity York County is required to have a record of your participation for legal, insurance, and statistical purposes. After signing in, volunteers will receive safety instruction and work assignments from the site supervision team.
What is the schedule for a typical work day?
8:30-8:45
8:30-12:00
12:00-1:00
1:00-4:00
4:00-4:30 |
Volunteer sign-in,
Orientation, safety overview and task assignments
Workday tasks
Lunch
Workday tasks
Cleanup |
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