HOUSE CAPTAINS

Rebuilding Together Atlanta is in need of volunteer House Captains for our rebuild projects. Please help us to help our neighbors in need.


If you are interested in serving as a volunteer House Captain, please email nmitchem@rebuildingtogether-atlanta.org.

House Captain Job Description

What does it mean to be a House Captain and who else helps them? The House Captain’s role involves all aspects of the Rebuilding Together Atlanta Rebuild Day from pre-planning to evaluating the results. Serving as the project manager, the House Captain is responsible for the smooth operation of their site on the day of the rebuild. Responsibilities include:



  • Making all decisions concerning the work to be done, including all necessary resources.


  • Working closely with their personally selected Volunteer Coordinator to assist with managing volunteer logistics and establishing a positive working relationship with the homeowner to act on their behalf during the work day.
  • Effectively manage the overall project on the day of the rebuild while remaining free of specific tasks and assigning/delegating aspects of the project to assistants, as needed.


  • Select Team Captains for each major task.


  • Control the actual jobs in progress while sharing specific task responsibilities. For example, one assistant may be responsible for the exterior tasks while another may be responsible for the interior work. Assistants' assignments will vary depending upon the scope of the work.


  • Complete additional duties listed below.

What is the estimated time commitment for a House Captain?

  • Two weeks prior to the event – Approximately 10 to 16 hours total
  • On Rebuild Day – Approximately 8 hours



What are the other responsibilities as House Captain?

  • Attend and participate in various House Captain meetings.
  • Visit your assigned home site and get to know the homeowner in advance of Rebuild Day.
  • Look for safety improvements that can be made during your advance visit to the home site.
  • Determine the scope of work. Keep it simple!
  • Ensure there are no false expectations. Don’t make promises for work you cannot keep.
  • Coordinate necessary preparatory work at your home site.
  • Prioritize and organize the work being done in advance of Rebuild Day.
  • Determine the materials and supplies needed for your home site.
  • Utilize your connections to secure discounted or in-kind supplies or subcontractors in preparation for Rebuild Day.
  • Submit material and supply order forms to Rebuilding Together Atlanta by the due date assigned.
  • Pick up remaining supplies in advance of Rebuild Day.
  • Submit skilled labor requests to Rebuilding Together Atlanta by the due date assigned.
  • Work with the Rebuilding Together Atlanta Project Manager to assess the necessary number of volunteers for the home site.
  • Manage the site on Rebuild Day, emphasizing the importance of safety and quality to all stakeholders.
  • Be a leader, not a worker. Clearly assign all jobs to volunteers.
  • Be responsible for follow-up on jobs not completed on Rebuild Day.

What are the required qualifications to be a House Captain?

  • General construction knowledge, skills, and extensive experience
  • Highly organized
  • Able to delegate responsibilities
  • Happy to help

REBUILDING TOGETHER ATLANTA

Support Provided

Necessary support, training, and supplies will be provided by Rebuilding Together Atlanta staff. Examples of repairs on Rebuild Day include but are not limited to: scraping and painting, carpentry, drywall, plumbing, electrical, glazing, weather-stripping, flooring, landscaping, trash removal, and cleaning.

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