Answering Your Volunteer QuestionsWe're answering as many of your questions as we can before you arrive for your Rock the Block volunteer shift!
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What Volunteers Need to Know Before They Go
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Q: Where do I park?
A: For check-in at Home Base, public parking is along city streets surrounding Annunciation Church. After the introduction and safety brief, we strongly encourage carpooling to the work site if you are part of a volunteer group, whenever possible. City parking along the streets is permitted in Green Bay, with the exception of varying loading or no parking zones. Vehicles may have to park farther away from their work site due to the high demand and minimal availability of street parking. Q: Do I have to register online to join Rock the Block?
A: All of our volunteers are required to pre-register by completing and submitting our online volunteer registration and waiver form. |
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Q: Is check-in required? And where do I go to check in?
A: All volunteers are required to check in at Home Base before beginning any work or transporting to their work site. Check-in will take place at "Home Base" located at Annunciation Church in Green Bay: 401 Gray Street, Green Bay, WI 54303. Parking is available at the church for all attendees. Registration includes checking in for your volunteer shift, picking up your t-shirt, getting food and/or snacks, and gathering for the intro and safety brief. Q: Are volunteer walk-ups able to register on the day of Rock the Block?
A: No, all volunteers must be registered more than 24-hours in advance of a scheduled volunteer opportunity for Rock the Block. |
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Q: What are the specific addresses for each Rock the Block work site?
A: View the online map to view the 26 work sites and homes participating in the 2025 Rock the Block event. Volunteers will receive their work site location in confirmation emails. At the time of check-in, volunteers will receive an informational handout and will write the work site address for additional reference. To view work sites and the map, visit https://bit.ly/rtbworksites25. Q: What is Home Base and where is it?
A: Home Base is the central location where Rock the Block volunteers gather and meet before each shift to check in as a volunteer and gather important information. This year’s Rock the Block “Home Base” is located at Annunciation Church in Green Bay, located at 401 Gray Street, Green Bay, WI 54303. |
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Daily Volunteer Schedule:
Morning Shift:
8:00 a.m. to 8:25 a.m. - Registration & light breakfast/snacks
8:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. - Intro & safety brief
8:45 a.m. - Head to work site locations
12:00 p.m. - Lunch at Home Base
Afternoon Shift:
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Registration & lunch/snacks
1:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. - Intro & Safety Brief
1:15 p.m. - Head to work site locations
4:00 p.m. - Volunteer work complete for the day
All volunteers are welcome for lunch, whether you are finishing a shift or just joining us for the afternoon
Volunteers who work both shifts should register in the morning and will not need to re-register for the afternoon. However, if you are a volunteer first joining us for an afternoon shift, please check in at registration before getting lunch or snacks. If you are a volunteer joining us on multiple days, please check in at registration ahead of your shift each day.
Morning Shift:
8:00 a.m. to 8:25 a.m. - Registration & light breakfast/snacks
8:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. - Intro & safety brief
8:45 a.m. - Head to work site locations
12:00 p.m. - Lunch at Home Base
Afternoon Shift:
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Registration & lunch/snacks
1:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. - Intro & Safety Brief
1:15 p.m. - Head to work site locations
4:00 p.m. - Volunteer work complete for the day
All volunteers are welcome for lunch, whether you are finishing a shift or just joining us for the afternoon
Volunteers who work both shifts should register in the morning and will not need to re-register for the afternoon. However, if you are a volunteer first joining us for an afternoon shift, please check in at registration before getting lunch or snacks. If you are a volunteer joining us on multiple days, please check in at registration ahead of your shift each day.
Q: How do we cancel a scheduled volunteer shift for Rock the Block?
A: Rock the Block is a substantial volunteer-driven event. We appreciate as much advance notice as possible. At the minimum, please notify us at least 48 hours notice if in the event that you need to cancel. Contact us directly to notify us of a cancellation.
A: Rock the Block is a substantial volunteer-driven event. We appreciate as much advance notice as possible. At the minimum, please notify us at least 48 hours notice if in the event that you need to cancel. Contact us directly to notify us of a cancellation.
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Q: What should I wear to a Rock the Block work site?
A: Volunteers must wear closed-toe shoes (no flip-flops or sandals), weather-appropriate clothing, and/or apparel that can get dirty, dusty, or ruined. Volunteers are encouraged to wear clothing appropriate for the weather and outdoor work environment. In the late summer and heat, be prepared and bring sunscreen. Q: Should I or can I bring my own tools to Rock the Block?
A: Volunteers are not required to supply their own tools. All other tools, supplies, and materials are provided by the Site Leader upon arrival at the work site. Volunteers may decide to bring their own work gloves. If you decide to bring your own tools, we strongly recommend labeling or marking your tools. Greater Green Bay is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Q: If I lose anything, where do I find turned-in lost items? If I find a lost tool, supply, or item, where can I bring it?
A: If you lost an item, please visit the Information Station located at Home Base to check if it is turned in. If you find an item that does not belong to anyone on the work site or to the homeowner, please turn it in at the Information Station at Home Base. Q: What if I find additional work that is needed on the exterior of a Rock the Block house?
A: Please follow the guidance and instruction provided by the Site Leader or Site Supervisor. Only tasks included in the scope of work are being done by volunteers, staff, and contractors. If you are asked to look at other needs, or to do any task(s) or projects that are not specifically noted at the work site, contact a Site Leader or Site Supervisor immediately. No one participating in Rock the Block is allowed to enter the homeowner's house. |
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Q: What if Rock the Block is cancelled (due to inclement weather, or undetermined circumstances)?
A: If, for any reason, we need to cancel volunteer work, we will notify you via email as soon as possible. We suggest checking your email before heading to the Home Base so you can learn about any cancellations, location changes, or parking instructions.
A: If, for any reason, we need to cancel volunteer work, we will notify you via email as soon as possible. We suggest checking your email before heading to the Home Base so you can learn about any cancellations, location changes, or parking instructions.
Q: Does rain cancel Rock the Block work?
A: Generally speaking, heavy rain will cancel efforts for the Rock the Block event. High winds can cause cancellation if it is unsafe or impossible to conduct improvements or repairs to the exterior of a Rock the Block home. If there is a light drizzle or fog, it is the call of the Site Supervisor and the Site Leaders to decide to continue or to cancel. Volunteers are not required to remain at a work site in conditions they do not want to work in.
A: Generally speaking, heavy rain will cancel efforts for the Rock the Block event. High winds can cause cancellation if it is unsafe or impossible to conduct improvements or repairs to the exterior of a Rock the Block home. If there is a light drizzle or fog, it is the call of the Site Supervisor and the Site Leaders to decide to continue or to cancel. Volunteers are not required to remain at a work site in conditions they do not want to work in.
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Q: Is there a minimum age requirement to volunteer for Rock the Block?
A. Yes. Volunteers over the age of 18 are invited and encouraged to join Rock the Block to be a part of the impact. Minors between the ages of 14 and 18 are welcome to volunteer. We do, however, require a parent or adult to stay with their children at all times. Minors are not allowed to operate equipment or power tools. |
Q: How do I schedule a volunteer group? Is there a group registration form, or does everyone need to register individually?
A: With registration and advance notice, groups can schedule to volunteer at Rock the Block. Groups are also welcome to join our regularly scheduled Habitat build site and ReStore opportunities. Check our online monthly calendar for specific dates and times. |
Q: What days of the week can we schedule a group for Rock the Block?
A: With registration and advance notice, groups can schedule a volunteer opportunity for Rock the Block on event days (Thursday, September 25th, Friday, September 26th, or Saturday, September 27th), as well as event setup or teardown days. We always do our best to accommodate groups during workdays. |
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Q: Can I complete community service hours to graduate, or earn credit by volunteering with the Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity?
A: Yes! We welcome all students to volunteer in our ReStore and select special projects for Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity to fulfill their school or organization’s service hour requirements. During Rock the Block, you can request a signature, documentation, or paperwork after you’ve completed your hours. Depending on the number of community service hours needed to be completed, we invite you to consider other volunteer opportunities and share your skills and talents in support of our mission. |
Q: Is there a limit to the number of people who can volunteer for Rock the Block? How large a group can volunteer?
A: There is no limit, but make sure to tell us the number of volunteers in your group so we can plan in advance to make the experience enjoyable for everyone. We cannot guarantee groups can work at the same site together, but we try our best to keep work close by, or on the same work site. |
