Habitat for Humanity of the Indian Wells Valley
Ridgecrest, California
Teachers and Parents: Activities for Those Too Young to Work on the Job Site
(not 16 years of age)
Ages 5-7
- Make a welcome basket for the homeowner family and present it at a home dedication ceremony.
- Sing at a home dedication.
- Collect piggy bank pennies to donate to HFHIWV.
Ages 7-10
- Write scriptures, messages, or blessings on 2x4s after framing the house.
- Coordinate a birthday gift project for partner family children.
- Bake cookies for Habitat mid-morning breaks.
Ages 10-12
- Make a presentation to classmates about the mission of Habitat with the help of a Habitat representative.
- Learn about another country where habitat builds and coordinate a fundraiser to sponsor a home there.
- Help with mailings.
Ages 12-13
- Build bird houses as housewarming gifts.
- Write a Habitat news article for the class or school newspaper.
- Design and sew a banner to be used at Habitat exhibits.
Ages 14-15
- May engage in limited activities such as clearing lots, landscaping, and site cleanup after regular working hours. Must be supervised by a Habitat representative.
- Coordinate a birthday gift project for partner family children
- Bake cookies for Habitat mid-morning breaks.
Ages 16-17
- May perform general construction work but may not engage in hazardous activities such as use of power equipment, motor vehicles, demolition, roofing, and excavations without a qualified instructor or supervisor.
Ages 18 or older
- May do any of the various construction-related jobs on the work site.