Volunteer work as coaches and referees for Park and Rec. Fifteen volunteers participate in basketball right now, working a couple hours a week each. At any one time, Habitat for Humanity utilizes between two and 20 volunteers. The international organization's local chapter constructs two to four houses every fiscal year, which runs from July to June. Next year, Earl said they plan to build two homes in Mower County and two in Freeborn County.
All ages help in the construction of each home.
Younger helpers can pitch-in on the groundwork, however, Earl said. As for the older volunteers, there is no limit. Earl said the cost of labor provided by volunteers would double the price of the homes, so their worth can be measured in dollars as well as time. Habitat for Humanity is always looking for at least some type of volunteer, to sit on committees as well as to aid in the steps of construction, added Earl. Volunteers work from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, answering questions, answering the phone and for those who are willing, taking the snake out to show to visitors.