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| OUR PROGRAMS Rebuilding Together South Sound has two programs. Our main program is Rebuilding Day, which takes place on the last weekend in April. We also have a Year Round Program that addresses home modification and emergency repairs. Rebuilding Day All of our home repairs are completed on or around an annual event, National Rebuilding Day, the last Saturday in April. All year we prepare to address the repair needs of our applicants on this day. We visit qualified homes and start planning for the work day in April when all the repairs are done. Our House Captains work with builders to plan the work that will be done, what materials are required, and who will work on the team. Our amazing volunteers can do all kinds of repairs, from plumbing, electrical, and carpentry, to repairing roofs, windows, and flooring. On Rebuilding Day everyone comes together. The homeowner and the volunteer crew roll up their sleeves and get to work! A large crew and a full day can transform a home. To qualify for Rebuilding Day you must own your home, be low-income, reside in our service area (Pierce County, Federal Way, and Auburn) and be elderly, a person with a disability, or a family with children. Year Round Our Year Round program includes home modification and emergency repairs. Home modification is adaptation to the living environment intended to increase ease of use, safety, security and independence. Some examples of modifications are walk-in showers, grab bars, comfort toilets, wheelchair ramps and widened doorways to give added safety and mobility in the home and easier access to the community. These construction projects may require many steps and may not be accomplished in a day. Emergency repairs are repairs that address leaking roofs, leaking plumbing, or loss of heat. Emergency repairs are considered on a case by case basis. To qualify for the Year Round Program you must own your home, be low-income, reside in our service area (Pierce County, Federal Way, Auburn) and be elderly or a person with a disability. Applications for the Year Round Program are accepted at any time. Ambassador Program Rebuilding together South Sound is pleased to announce a new program for volunteers! This multi-faceted program integrates volunteers into our tiny office to assist with our big efforts. Examples of Ambassadorial opportunities include representing Rebuilding Together South Sound at local fairs and to organizations/businesses or assisting with our two fundraisers (Golf tournament and Wine tasting). Ambassadors understand the goal, vision and mission of Rebuilding Together South Sound and can be called upon to represent the organization effectively to the public in a variety of ways. There is surely something to suit every wish if what you wish is to volunteer. Ambassadors are required to attend a short orientation and will then recieve alerts regarding opportunities via email. Nothing is required- if one wishes to volunteer one needs simply to reply to the e-mail. Current RTSS Ambassador Opportunites: Logistical assistance- help get ready for National Rebuilding Day 2012 (Saturday April 28th, 2012). Safety Captain- Be a safety Captain on National Rebuilding Day. This opportunity will require an additional online and in-person orientation. Be a photographer- Enjoy taking photos? Help chronicle our National Rebuilding Day and Year Round efforts. Plan Quarterly Events- Plan quarterly events to keep volunteers engaged with the mission of Rebuilding Together South Sound and one another. This could be a barbecue or just choosing a local establishment and making reservations. Client Evaluations- Meet previous homeowners and follow-up with our repairs- How have they held up? Have you seen a change in your energy bills? Each of our home owners has a unique and wonderful story that will move you and help to fully understand the importance of our work. If you are interested in becoming a Rebuilding Together South Sound Ambassador email info@rebuildingtogetherss.org
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