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This is an unpaid volunteer opportunity.

Habitat NYC and Westchester is looking for Volunteer Site Leaders (or VSLs) who can manage a small group of volunteers (up to five people) on our work sites as they go through their activities to ensure that they are doing the work correctly and safely. VSLs assist our site supervisors in making sure things run smoothly, so they are critical to the success of our events.

For 2026, we are painting at community centers around NYC, which includes both restorative work and murals. We will also be doing some landscaping projects. The centers we work at are usually near our affordable housing projects.

For October through December, we will be in the Bronx. Sites for next year are to be determined, but may include Brooklyn.

It is critical that you have experience with (or at least comfort with) managing small groups of people and have excellent interpersonal and leadership skills. We want the volunteers to have a positive experience, so enthusiasm for the work is also key.

Responsibilities:

• Greet volunteers.
• Assist head Site Leader in the monitoring of volunteer activities.
• Assist in the organization of materials on-site.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and clean site.
• Monitor and ensure volunteers are equipped with proper protective gear, including PPE (if necessary).
• Important: Since we rely on VSLs to help manage events, you must be certain that you can attend any events to which you commit.

Hours and qualifications:

• The hours are from 8 am to 4 pm.
• Events are to take place Wednesday – Saturday, usually throughout the month but depending on volunteer group availability. Your availability during the weekdays is especially valued.
• Experience with painting, especially mural painting, is a plus. For landscaping and light construction, comfort with using common tools is desired.

Your assistance will greatly help the volunteers have a fun, productive, safe, and meaningful day, and help Habitat ensure that the projects are completed competently, on time, and within budget.

To apply:

Please email Charles Frenkel, Volunteer Coordinator, or call 646-779-8857. Let us know the relevant experience you have for the position and please forward your resume.