Woodworking Crew

Do you like working with wood? Do you enjoy small-scale construction projects?

Either solo or on a team, construct trail-related structures from wood and other materials, following Kestrel Land Trust plans and specifications.
Help assemble and install trail-related structures onsite, usually as part of a volunteer work crew.
Either solo or on a team, repair and maintain existing trail-related structures.
Opportunities may be available to lead construction teams or design new structures.

Interest in working outdoors and a commitment to conservation.
Experience completing home woodworking projects.
Proficiency operating a variety of hand and power tools.
Math skills and experience accurately measuring materials to be cut and installed.
Ability to work precisely with attention to detail.
Experience problem-solving when errors occur.
Ability to carry loads along trail terrain (usually in teams).
Ability to travel independently to sites.
Possession of a home workshop and/or tools is desirable.

We ask that Woodworking Crew members attend 1-2 day workshops to master the designs and construction techniques that have been developed for Kestrel structures.
Time to assemble and install structures onsite will vary depending on the scale of the structure: 3-8 hours.
Once the technique for a particular structure has been mastered, we hope that Woodworking Crew members will apply their knowledge by contributing to future projects building that item.

In training workshops, John Hondrogen, Kestrel volunteer and retired builder will provide hands-on instruction in the steps of constructing trail-related structures following Kestrel Land Trust plans and specifications. Structures are assembled, then partially disassembled for transport to the worksite. This technique enables structures to be built in home workshops.
Experienced staff or volunteers serve as crew leader to oversee onsite assembly and installation of trail structures. Additional Kestrel volunteers will be recruited as needed to assist with installations.
Kestrel has a limited supply of hand and power tools—it will be helpful if volunteers can supply some of their own tools.