About
Since the fall of 2014, UAB has sponsored an annual Habitat House Build. These builds have been made possible through the generosity of UAB employees and their contributions to the Benevolent Fund. UAB employees charitable donations help to make up the $50,000 required to sponsor a Habitat House build. Roughly 500 student and employee volunteers make this build possible each year through more than 2,000 hours of volunteer labor. This year our build will be with Eddie Mae Hopkins at 1309 5th Ave W, Birmingham 35208.
Organizations and Departments are currently registering, if you are an individual then sign up will begin on September 14.
CLOTHING & SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: Wear clothes appropriate for construction activities – Do not wear open-toed shoes or sandals, large earrings or oversized clothing. Remember that you may get dirty, so keep that in mind when getting dressed. Bring sunscreen if you are prone to sunburn. There is not any shade at the work site. Please note: all Habitat construction sites require the use of hard hats. Volunteers may bring their own, or use available ones on site.
TOOLS: All necessary tools are available on site. However, volunteers may choose to bring basic tools such as a nail apron, hammer, tape measure, utility knife and pencil if they prefer using their own. Work gloves are helpful.
ON SITE PROVISIONS: Bottled water, portable toilets, construction materials and work supervision are provided. Lunch, snacks, sunscreen, and transportation are not provided. Additionally, seating will be limited on site, if possible/needed please bring your own fold out chairs.
WEATHER: We build in the rain, but we will not build if it is unsafe to be on the work site.
Children must be at least 14 years of age to volunteer at the site.
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Shifts (120)
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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Habitat-All Day | 7:30am (CT) | 4:00pm (CT) | Frame and sheath walls, plumb and brace walls, build porch beams, porch beams, set trusses, deck and felt roof, run subfascia, install insulation board | 0/3 | Over |
Habitat-Medical/First Aid | 8:00am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | This shift is for someone who can perform first aid and assess other medical situations. | 1/1 | Over |
Habitat-Shift | 8:00am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | AM shift: Frame and sheath walls, plumb and brace walls, build porch beams, porch beams, set trusses, deck and felt roof, run subfascia, install insulation board | 16/17 | Over |
Habitat-Medical/First Aid | 12:00pm (CT) | 3:30pm (CT) | This shift is for someone who can perform first aid and assess other medical situations. | 1/1 | Over |
Habitat-Shift | 12:00pm (CT) | 3:30pm (CT) | PM shift: Frame and sheath walls, plumb and brace walls, build porch beams, porch beams, set trusses, deck and felt roof, run subfascia, install insulation board | 9/17 | Over |
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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Habitat-All Day | 7:30am (CT) | 4:00pm (CT) | Frame and sheath walls, plumb and brace walls, build porch beams, porch beams, set trusses, deck and felt roof, run subfascia, install insulation board | 2/3 | Over |
Habitat-Medical/First Aid | 8:00am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | This shift is for someone who can perform first aid and assess other medical situations. | 1/1 | Over |
Habitat-Shifts | 8:00am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | AM shift: Frame and sheath walls, plumb and brace walls, build porch beams, porch beams, set trusses, deck and felt roof, run subfascia, install insulation board | 16/17 | Over |
Habitat-Medical/First Aid | 12:00pm (CT) | 3:30pm (CT) | This shift is for someone who can perform first aid and assess other medical situations. | 0/1 | Over |
Habitat-Shifts | 12:00pm (CT) | 3:30pm (CT) | PM shift: Frame and sheath walls, plumb and brace walls, build porch beams, porch beams, set trusses, deck and felt roof, run subfascia, install insulation board | 14/17 | Over |
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Description | Registrants Needed | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Habitat-All Day | 7:30am (CT) | 4:00pm (CT) | Frame and sheath walls, plumb and brace walls, build porch beams, porch beams, set trusses, deck and felt roof, run subfascia, install insulation board | 1/3 | Over |
Habitat-Medical/First Aid | 8:00am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | This shift is for someone who can perform first aid and assess other medical situations. | 1/1 | Over |
Habitat-Shifts | 8:00am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | AM shift: Frame and sheath walls, plumb and brace walls, build porch beams, porch beams, set trusses, deck and felt roof, run subfascia, install insulation board | 16/17 | Over |
Habitat-Medical/First Aid | 12:00pm (CT) | 3:30pm (CT) | This shift is for someone who can perform first aid and assess other medical situations. | 1/1 | Over |
Habitat-Shifts | 12:00pm (CT) | 3:30pm (CT) | PM shift: Frame and sheath walls, plumb and brace walls, build porch beams, porch beams, set trusses, deck and felt roof, run subfascia, install insulation board | 13/17 | Over |
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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Habitat-All Day | 7:30am (CT) | 4:00pm (CT) | run subfascia, install insulation board Install windows and exterior doors, shingle roof, begin vinyl siding (Electrical, plumbing, HVAC Inspections) Insulate walls | 3/3 | Over |
Habitat-Medical/First Aid | 8:00am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | This shift is for someone who can perform first aid and assess other medical situations. | 1/1 | Over |
Habitat-Shifts | 8:00am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | run subfascia, install insulation board Install windows and exterior doors, shingle roof, begin vinyl siding (Electrical, plumbing, HVAC Inspections) Insulate walls | 15/17 | Over |
Habitat-Medical/First Aid | 12:00pm (CT) | 3:30pm (CT) | This shift is for someone who can perform first aid and assess other medical situations. | 1/1 | Over |
Habitat-Shifts | 12:00pm (CT) | 3:30pm (CT) | run subfascia, install insulation board Install windows and exterior doors, shingle roof, begin vinyl siding (Electrical, plumbing, HVAC Inspections) Insulate walls | 11/17 | Over |
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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Habitat-All Day | 7:30am (CT) | 4:00pm (CT) | run subfascia, install insulation board Install windows and exterior doors, shingle roof, begin vinyl siding (Electrical, plumbing, HVAC Inspections) Insulate walls | 0/3 | Over |
Habitat-Medical/First Aid | 8:00am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | This shift is for someone who can perform first aid and assess other medical situations. | 0/1 | Over |
Habitat-Shifts | 8:00am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | run subfascia, install insulation board Install windows and exterior doors, shingle roof, begin vinyl siding (Electrical, plumbing, HVAC Inspections) Insulate walls | 11/17 | Over |
Habitat-Medical/First Aid | 12:00pm (CT) | 3:30pm (CT) | This shift is for someone who can perform first aid and assess other medical situations. | 0/1 | Over |
Habitat-Shifts | 12:00pm (CT) | 3:30pm (CT) | run subfascia, install insulation board Install windows and exterior doors, shingle roof, begin vinyl siding (Electrical, plumbing, HVAC Inspections) Insulate walls | 16/17 | Over |
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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Habitat-All Day | 7:30am (CT) | 4:00pm (CT) | run subfascia, install insulation board Install windows and exterior doors, shingle roof, begin vinyl siding (Electrical, plumbing, HVAC Inspections) Insulate walls | 2/3 | Over |
Habitat-Medical/First Aid | 8:00am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | This shift is for someone who can perform first aid and assess other medical situations. | 1/1 | Over |
Habitat-Shifts | 8:00am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | run subfascia, install insulation board Install windows and exterior doors, shingle roof, begin vinyl siding (Electrical, plumbing, HVAC Inspections) Insulate walls | 6/17 | Over |
Habitat-Medical/First Aid | 12:00pm (CT) | 3:30pm (CT) | This shift is for someone who can perform first aid and assess other medical situations. | 1/1 | Over |
Habitat-Shifts | 12:00pm (CT) | 3:30pm (CT) | run subfascia, install insulation board Install windows and exterior doors, shingle roof, begin vinyl siding (Electrical, plumbing, HVAC Inspections) Insulate walls | 16/17 | Over |
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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Habitat-All Day | 7:30am (CT) | 4:00pm (CT) | Vinyl siding & Soffit (Drywall hung and finished) Install interior trim, hang doors, painting, trim, closet shelving, porch railing/steps | 1/3 | Over |
Habitat-Medical/First Aid | 8:00am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | This shift is for someone who can perform first aid and assess other medical situations. | 0/1 | Over |
Habitat-Shifts | 8:00am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | Vinyl siding & Soffit (Drywall hung and finished) Install interior trim, hang doors, painting, trim, closet shelving, porch railing/steps | 13/17 | Over |
Habitat-Medical/First Aid | 12:00pm (CT) | 3:30pm (CT) | This shift is for someone who can perform first aid and assess other medical situations. | 0/1 | Over |
Habitat-Shifts | 12:00pm (CT) | 3:30pm (CT) | Vinyl siding & Soffit (Drywall hung and finished) Install interior trim, hang doors, painting, trim, closet shelving, porch railing/steps | 14/17 | Over |
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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Habitat-All Day | 7:30am (CT) | 4:00pm (CT) | Vinyl siding & Soffit (Drywall hung and finished) Install interior trim, hang doors, painting, trim, closet shelving, porch railing/steps | 3/3 | Over |
Habitat-Medical/First Aid | 8:00am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | This shift is for someone who can perform first aid and assess other medical situations. | 0/1 | Over |
Habitat-Shifts | 8:00am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | Vinyl siding & Soffit (Drywall hung and finished) Install interior trim, hang doors, painting, trim, closet shelving, porch railing/steps | 8/17 | Over |
Habitat-Medical/First Aid | 12:00pm (CT) | 3:30pm (CT) | This shift is for someone who can perform first aid and assess other medical situations. | 0/1 | Over |
Habitat-Shifts | 12:00pm (CT) | 3:30pm (CT) | Vinyl siding & Soffit (Drywall hung and finished) Install interior trim, hang doors, painting, trim, closet shelving, porch railing/steps | 5/17 | Over |
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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Habitat-All Day | 7:30am (CT) | 4:00pm (CT) | Vinyl siding & Soffit (Drywall hung and finished) Install interior trim, hang doors, painting, trim, closet shelving, porch railing/steps | 3/3 | Over |
Habitat-Medical/First Aid | 8:00am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | This shift is for someone who can perform first aid and assess other medical situations. | 1/1 | Over |
Habitat-Shifts | 8:00am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | Vinyl siding & Soffit (Drywall hung and finished) Install interior trim, hang doors, painting, trim, closet shelving, porch railing/steps | 17/17 | Over |
Habitat-Medical/First Aid | 12:00pm (CT) | 3:30pm (CT) | This shift is for someone who can perform first aid and assess other medical situations. | 1/1 | Over |
Habitat-Shifts | 12:00pm (CT) | 3:30pm (CT) | Vinyl siding & Soffit (Drywall hung and finished) Install interior trim, hang doors, painting, trim, closet shelving, porch railing/steps | 17/17 | Over |
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Description | Registrants Needed | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Habitat-All Day | 7:30am (CT) | 4:00pm (CT) | Vinyl siding & Soffit; Install interior trim, hang doors, painting, trim, closet shelving, porch railing/steps | 1/3 | Over |
Habitat-Medical/First Aid | 8:00am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | This shift is for someone who can perform first aid and assess other medical situations. | 1/1 | Over |
Habitat-Shifts | 8:00am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | Vinyl siding & Soffit; Install interior trim, hang doors, painting, trim, closet shelving, porch railing/steps | 1/17 | Over |
Habitat-Medical/First Aid | 12:00pm (CT) | 3:30pm (CT) | This shift is for someone who can perform first aid and assess other medical situations. | 1/1 | Over |
Habitat-Shifts | 12:00pm (CT) | 3:30pm (CT) | Vinyl siding & Soffit; Install interior trim, hang doors, painting, trim, closet shelving, porch railing/steps | 13/17 | Over |