Habitat for Humanity of Tulare County

Training Opportunities

Be a Site Supervisor or Crew Leader for HFHTC!

Volunteers are essential to the construction of every Habitat for Humanity home. Habitat for Humanity is currently recruiting Site Supervisors and Crew Leaders. Volunteers selected for these positions will be eligible for hands-on Construction Training. For more information, please contact Diane Vessels, Construction Manager, at 559.734.4040.

Crew Leader: Crew leaders need some construction and/or teaching/managing/supervising experience, a willingness to learn new skills, and the commitment to volunteer when needed. Crew leaders my work in various phases of construction including framing, roofing, plumbing, electrical, etc. A crew leader may choose to work in one or more phases of construction.

Site Supervisor: Site supervisors need to be knowledgeable in construction and able to manage the project from start to finish.

Site Supervisor & Crew Leader Training

This hands-on construction and leadership training includes:

  • Lending a Hand - How Habitat Builds a House
  • Your Role as Site Supervisor or Crew Leader
  • Working with volunteers
  • Safety
  • Framing
  • Roofing
  • Insulation
  • Exterior
  • Plumbing
  • Electrical
  • HVAC
  • Carpentry/Interior Finish
  • Appliances
  • Floor Coverings
  • Hardware

Tulare Adult School Training Program

In Fall 2005, Habitat for Humanity of Tulare County formed an exciting partnership with the Tulare Adult School, the City of Tulare and the Tulare County Redevelopment Agency. The program consists of a 9 month Construction Trades program with hands on experience building Habitat for Humanity houses.

Currently the Adult School program hours are Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to noon and Friday from 8 a.m. to 11:30 with job site training Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Enrollment for this class is ongoing.  For more information about this program contact our office at 559.734.4040, the Tulare Adult School at 559. 686.0225 or visit www.tulare.k12.ca.us/adultschool.