YOUTH VOLUNTEER POLICY

Requirements for Youth Participation

• Youth must be 16 or 17 yrs. old.
• Youth must be accompanied by an adult (21+ yrs. old) who is responsible for them. Youth groups volunteering must have a ratio of one adult to every four youths.
• Youth must bring a hard copy paper waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian to participate. Download waiver form >>
• Volunteers must wear all necessary PPE to complete assigned tasks.
• Youth cannot use power tools on site with the exception of an impact driver.

Volunteer Activities for 16 & 17 Yr Olds

• Use of non-powered tools, such as hammers, screwdrivers, handsaws, caulk guns, staplers, paint brushes and paint rollers.
• Operate lawn mowers, leaf blowers, trimmers, cutters, weed eaters, edgers
• Help load and unload materials onto or from motor vehicles.
• Remove materials (carpet, flooring, tile) so long as proper protective gear is worn.
• Work from a height of 6ft or lower.
• Cannot participate in Blitz Builds which are accelerated construction events where multiple homes are built within a few weeks time.

Youth Apprentice Programs

Any high school vocational/apprentice program interested in partnering with Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity should contact Volunteer Engagement volunteer@gdmhabitat.org for more information on how to get involved.

RESTORE YOUTH VOLUNTEERS

Requirements for Youth Participation

• Youth must be 14-17 yrs. old.
• Youth 14-15 yrs. old must be accompanied by an adult (21+ yrs. old) who is responsible for them, unless youth is completing hours for their silver cord/service learning program and has made arrangements with volunteer engagement.
• 14-15 yr. olds may only work in the front of the store and not the back warehouse
• Youth groups volunteering must have a ratio of one adult to every eight youths.
• Youth must bring a hard copy paper waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian to participate. Download waiver form >>
• Youth volunteers must wear all necessary PPE to complete assigned tasks.

Volunteer Activities for 14-15 Yr. Olds

• Assisting Customers
• Carrying out customer orders or purchases
• Cleaning areas such as displays and floors (may use vacuums and floor waxers)
• Assisting staff with organization of aisles and stocking merchandise
• Engaging in landscaping work or grounds maintenance
  

Volunteer Activities for 16-17 Yr. Olds

• Assisting customers
• Carrying out customer orders or purchases
• Cleaning & processing donations
• Engaging in landscaping work or grounds maintenance
• Organizing aisles and stock inventory
• Cleaning areas such as displays and floors (may use vacuums and floor waxers)
• Engaging in landscaping work or grounds maintenance
• Using non-powered tools, such as hammers, screwdrivers, handsaws, caulk guns, staplers, paint brushes and paint rollers.
• Working from a height of 6ft. or lower

Silver Cord / Service Hours

Looking to fulfill Silver Cord or service hours for your school or church? Youth can volunteer independently to complete hours for silver cord/service learning programs if they have been expressly approved to do so by a member of volunteer engagement. Please contact Volunteer Engagement at volunteer@gdmhabitat.org at (515)-218-7731 to get started.

Youth Apprentice Programs

Any high school vocational/apprentice program interested in partnering with Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity should contact Volunteer Engagement volunteer@gdmhabitat.org for more information on how to get involved.