Tag: Volunteer Opportunity

1 Mar 2021

Thanks to the tremendous generosity of volunteer plumbers from across the country, and industry leaders stepping up to help the people of Texas, access to safe running running was restored for hundreds of families, whose pipes and plumbing systems were damaged by the freezing temperatures of February’s storm Uri. (2021)

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Plumbers Without Borders extends our deepest gratitude to all the generous volunteer plumbers, apprentices, family members, their communities, our partners, and our industry’s leaders, sponsors, and donors, who made this all possible! We extend a special shout-out of gratitude to Water Mission for partnering with PWB!

Thanks to their quick response and expertise in disaster recovery events, PWB was able to leverage the strength of our growing database of volunteer plumbers, who also responded very quickly and with an enthusiastic willingness to lend their time and skills to help our fellow Americans.

To drive our efforts and ensure success, PWB’s longest-standing supporter, American Standard, stepped up immediately to help fund volunteer plumbers’ travel expenses, as well as to help support PWB’s capacity to respond.

PWB teamed up with Water Mission to help as many people as possible, following the damages caused by the recent round of freezing temperatures and ensuing water crisis that affected more than 14 million people.

The initial and immediate need was for licensed plumbers who could drive to Austin with their truck and tools… and potentially stocked with plumbing pipe and fittings …as there was no guarantee piping materials will be readily available.

Volunteer plumbers were based in the Austin area with recovery efforts managed by Water Mission and their local partner, Austin Disaster Relief Network (ADRN).

All efforts were prioritized to address the most under-resourced residents with the most urgent needs.

Water Mission is a Christian international disaster response and water engineering organization with staff located in Austin, Texas. Learn more at: www.watermission.org

Read the latest article in Contractor Magazine here

14 Feb 2016

Volunteer opportunities

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Construction for Change (CfC) has openings for volunteers with plumbing and electrical backgrounds who are looking to give of their time and expertise in exchange for a once in a life time experience as a CfC Project Manager serving in under-resourced communities across the globe.

“Our goal is to build safe, sustainable infrastructure for nonprofits across the world.  We partner with other non-profit organizations worldwide that are addressing gaps in education, healthcare, and economic opportunity, but lack the construction knowledge and financial resources to invest in the infrastructure needed to expand or improve their services. By providing quality infrastructure, we empower communities to create opportunity, improve the quality of life for themselves and their families, and help to break the cycle of poverty.”

 

These two projects are representative of some of the  types of projects that have recently benefitted from the services of volunteer plumbers connecting with Construction for Change:

Sierra Leone :

“We are working with partner organization, Partners in Health (PIH), to assist in making many improvements to an important regional hospital that will be PIH’s hub in SL. Ideal candidates have knowledge of water systems, sanitation, some electrical and basic building structures. We are looking for someone who can help the Operations and Clinical teams get things done in the face of many obstacles. Timeframe is a minimum of 6-12 months, would consider a shorter time period for someone who would have an impact. This role is critical to PIH’s program and mission in West Africa. All living travel and living expenses are paid for by CfC & its partner organizations.”

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Haiti:

Project Manager(s) needed to oversee construction of a water systems project in Haiti.

CFC Haiti solar

cfc - haiti - st boniface hospitalThis  project may take as long as a year to complete, depending on the volunteer(s).  Overhauling a water system including conversion from diesel to solar power, for St. Boniface Hospital, and the Fond des Blancs community. Individuals with experience in plumbing and electrical are desired, previous experience in project management not required. Transportation, lodging, food, and insurance is provided.

For more info on these projects and others:

Please add your name to the Plumbers Without Borders’ volunteer database, by signing in and creating a profile.

 

Thank you!

 

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