Skilled Construction Craftsmen Needed - Wed, May 23, 2012

We're making great progress on the La Gonave Children's Village project.  The first two homes are nearly complete and our on-the-ground-team will be moving on-site shortly!

We're looking for a few good men (and women) to help us train Haitians in construction on the next homes.  If you think you have the right skills and the time to volunteer, please contact Sherman Balch at SDB6010@aol.com or call Extollo at 925-225-1500.  Extollo will provide food, lodging and will consider travel cost reimbursement based on skill level and time commitment of the volunteer.  More details are below:

We're looking for skilled construction craftsmen to volunteer for a minimum of 2 weeks (preferably 3 to 4 weeks) in June, July and August. Volunteers will provide on the job training to a small group of 1 to 4 Haitians in learning the following skills:

Carpenter: Frame walls, porch roof, install metal roof and lap siding on 12' x 24' Porch
Carpenter: Frame interior walls, roof framing and install metal roof on 704 SF family home
Finish Carpentry: Hang doors, windows, build/install cabinets
Electrical: Rough and finish electrical for family home (all 110 volts)
Plumbing: Rough and finish plumbing for family homes consisting of one bathroom with tub/shower, toilet and 2-sinks.
Masonry: Work with and lead  mason's to improve their skills and productivity
Concrete: Install rebar, place and finish, foundation and floor slabs.
Painting: Work with painters to improve their skills and productivity
It is Extollo's goal that Haitians learn the skills and processes needed to independently build an orphan home with minimal supervision. 

Note: Electrician and Plumber trainers will work with other crews part of the time due to the limited scope of this work. Ideally seeking one person to teach plumbing and electrical and/or assist with other trades.

If this sounds like you (or someone you know) and you feel God's calling to help - please send a short description of your experience and skill to Sherman Balch at SDB6010@aol.com and copy christie@extollointernational.org .
 
In addition to providing food and lodging, Extollo international will cover up to $500 of volunteer travel expenses for approved skilled leaders staying 2 weeks and up to $1,000 for 3 weeks. Extollo will also provide construction plans, on site support and supervision to help volunteers succeed in equipping Haitians with employable skills to rebuild Haiti.

Blessings to you!

Christie Gloster

progress... +

Here's how thinks look as of last Fri...  ;-)

future screened in porch

future entrance area

future house parent living quarters

future kids dorm 1 (fits 4 to 6 kids... w/bunkbed option)

future washroom

future bathroom

future kids dorm 2 (fits 3 to 4 kids... w/bunkbed option)

future entrance area (looking out through the front porch)

i "stole" these two helpers from the Wesleyan Hospitol Construction Manager (Julina) to help me confirm the lengh of the back wall.  (Ella... waaay close up... 8 & and Rebecca waaaay far away... 10)  btw... Rebecca often drives me around on my quad as my chaffer... when i have a some extra time to spare.  she's QUITE good at it... and the locals never cease to look perplexed!  ;-)

these next three are just for fun... some of the wonders of life in Haiti...

found this in my toilet Sunday afternoon... at first, upon opening the lid, i thought i (or someone) forgot to flush...

i have seen this dude around the outside of the building before... but never inside.  got himself right good and stuck, he did!

cool orange eye, yeah?  and a vice-like jaw!  (i'll let you all do the mental math/imagery of what could happend if one need to use the sit-down facilities at night.)  ;-?   and with that... have a nice day all.  ;-D

Skilled Construction Craftsmen Needed

Extollo International is looking for a few skilled construction craftsmen to volunteer for a minimum of 2 weeks (preferably 3 to 4 weeks) in June and July. Volunteers to provide on the job training to a small group of 1 to 4 Haitians in learning the following skills:

Carpenter: Frame walls, roof, install metal roof and lap siding on 12' x 24' Porch

Carpenter: Frame interior walls, roof and install metal roof on 704 SF family home

Finish Carpentry: Hang doors, windows, build/install cabinets

Electrical: Rough and finish electrical for family home

Plumbing: Rough and finish plumbing on one bathroom with tub/shower, toilet and 2-sinks.

Masonry: Work with mason's to improve their skills and productivity

Concrete: Install rebar, place and finish, foundation and floor slabs.

Painting: Work with painters to improve their skills and productivity

The goal is for Haitians to learn the skills/processes needed to independently build an orphan home with minimal supervision. Extollo will provide food and lodging.

*Note: Electrician and Plumber trainers will work with other crews part of the time due to the limited scope of this work. Ideally seeking one person to teach plumbing and electrical and/or assist with other trades.

Contact Sherman Balch for further information email: SDB6010@aol.com