House Captains are responsible for initiating and maintaining contact with the homeowner and volunteers and for coordinating with the homeowner and volunteers to ensure a successful Rebuilding Day. The House Captain is responsible for organizing and executing the planning and preparation of Rebuilding Day and overseeing the completion of the project.
House Captains are the primary link to homeowners before workday and have the responsibility of assuring their satisfaction. They need patience and the ability to deal with sometimes uncertain and skeptical elderly homeowners. The HouseCaptain is responsible for recruiting, organizing and informing volunteers. Home rehabilitation is usually completed over several weeks, but Rebuilding Together is primarily accomplished in one day. The difference is planning and teamwork. Good preparation will help make the day go smoothly.