Habitat for Humanity's new homes in Columbia start with a build week for women; here's how to join

Lancaster Lebanon Habitat for Humanity's next Women Build is Aug. 2 to 5 in Columbia. Volunteers need to be 18 to work on construction sites without a guardian.

Before Women Build week, Habitat will have Power Hour construction lessons at 8 a.m. Saturday, July 15, and Saturday, July 22. These sessions will teach construction safety and how to use power tools like saws and drills.

There's no charge to volunteer or attend a Power Hour. Volunteers are asked but not required to fundraise. On average, it costs about $180,000 to transform a condemned or blighted property into a Habitat home.

Registration is required to volunteer.

To learn more about volunteering outside of Women Build, visit lancasterlebanonhabitat.org or email Audrey Lilley.

Women in construction

Women will tackle some of the first tasks on the Columbia site after subcontractors frame the house and make it watertight. Even on a rainy day, crews will be able to work inside on things like interior framing.

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