Adults

Here’s what is expected of adult sponsors…

Manage the project. You’ll need to keep the crew on track to finish by Friday.
Work alongside. Adults need to model the behaviors they want from their teen workers. So, pick up a scraper and a paintbrush! (This makes the time go by a lot quicker, too!)
Get to know your crew members.
Be Safe!
Bring a digital camera. We need adults to help take pictures during the week.
Be a good ambassador to your homeowner and his/her neighbors. Introduce yourself and your crew. Invite them to have lunch with you. Pray with them. Be sure to invite them to the Friday night program.
Attend the crew leader meeting each day at 8:00 am.
Make sure all teens on your crew list are in your group.
Make sure you have a signed release form for each worker.
Pick up and drop off supplies each day in designated area.
Make sure all your crew is accounted before heading to the worksite. If you’re missing someone, notify the director before you leave.

At the worksite, be sure to…

Discuss with teens how to paint, how to scrape, keep bricks and concrete clean, etc. (Day one only)
Scrape the front of the house first. (Day one only)
Encourage safety. Take notice of any particular work hazards.
Take pictures! Assign one person to take 10-15 pictures at various points during the workday.
Assign each teen to specific jobs and areas of work.
Make sure all spilled paint is cleaned up quickly.
Make sure teens drink plenty of fluid to avoid dehydration.
Make sure no paint gets on the church vans or other vehicles or donated supplies. Use plastic or cloth covers for the seats in your vehicle.
Leave paint at your site every night. Do not bring it back to the supply storage area.

When you return, please…

Encourage all workers to help unload supplies to supply storage area.
Complete a Supply Request Form (if needed) each afternoon and turn it in to supply coordintator.
Make sure that your trailer and ladders are secured for overnight.