Volunteer Commercial Kitchen Hood Ventilation Installer

The LoopRoots Foundation is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization dedicated to supporting justice-impacted families through transportation, therapy, and technology-driven programs. Our mission is to remove the physical, financial, and emotional barriers that prevent families from maintaining meaningful connections with incarcerated loved ones, accessing mental health care, or navigating reentry.Founded in 2025, the LoopRoots Foundation operates nationally, with an initial focus on underserved communities in Maryland, Arizona, Pennsylvania, New Mexico, California, and Virginia. Our key initiatives include LoopConnect A ride credit sponsorship platform that provides free or subsidized rides to prison visitation facilities, allowing families to stay in contact during incarceration.LoopTalk A HIPAA-compliant virtual therapy program offering trauma-informed mental health care to justice-impacted individuals and caregivers, including children.LoopTroop Rideshare Partnership We collaborate with the LoopTroop Rideshare platform to ensure families have access to safe, reliable, and culturally competent transportation services. The LoopRoots Foundation is committed to using community-based, technology-enabled tools to restore dignity, promote healing, and reduce generational harm. All of our programs are offered without discrimination to build a truly supportive ecosystem for families across the U.S. , Organization LoopRoots Foundation Location Phoenix, Arizona – On-site Type Volunteer Commitment One-time project Start Date ASAP Position Description LoopRoots Foundation is seeking an experienced Volunteer Commercial Kitchen Hood Ventilation Installer, HVAC professional, sheet-metal professional, or qualified commercial contractor to assist with the installation and roof ventilation of a commercial kitchen hood at our new warehouse and community operations facility in the Phoenix area. Our facility will include a food preparation area used for cooking, warming, reheating, and preparing meals through our food-access programs. We need an experienced professional who can assess the space, determine the appropriate ventilation requirements, and help us complete the commercial hood exhaust installation safely and correctly. This is a hands-on volunteer project and we are looking for someone who can help guide the installation from assessment through completion. Responsibilities may include Visit the facility and assess the commercial kitchen areaReview the stove/cooking equipment and hood placementDetermine the appropriate exhaust and ventilation configurationHelp determine whether a Type I or Type II hood system is required based on the equipment and intended usePlan appropriate commercial ductwork from the hood through the roofAssist with or complete roof penetration for the ventilation systemInstall or help coordinate the rooftop exhaust fanInstall commercial grease/exhaust ductwork when applicableEvaluate make-up air requirementsEnsure proper clearances and safe installationHelp identify the appropriate materials and equipment neededCoordinate with electrical, fire-suppression, roofing, or other trades when necessaryHelp ensure the system is prepared to meet applicable commercial kitchen, fire, building, and mechanical requirementsAdvise LoopRoots regarding any permits or inspections required before the system becomes operational Ideal Candidate We are seeking someone with professional experience in one or more of the following Commercial kitchen hood installationCommercial HVACSheet-metal fabrication and ductworkCommercial exhaust systemsRestaurant kitchen ventilationRooftop exhaust fan installationCommercial roofing penetrations related to HVAC/exhaust systemsMechanical contracting Experience installing restaurant or commercial kitchen hood systems is strongly preferred. Because this work involves a commercial cooking ventilation system and roof penetration, applicants should have appropriate professional experience and any licensing, certifications, or insurance required for the work they will perform. About The Project This is a one-time volunteer opportunity at LoopRoots Foundation’s new Phoenix-area warehouse and operations facility. The project is ready to begin ASAP. LoopRoots can work with the selected volunteer to identify the equipment and materials required for the installation. We are also open to working with a licensed contractor, HVAC company, sheet-metal company, union tradesperson, apprentice team under appropriate supervision, or company interested in having its employees participate in a community-service project. About LoopRoots Foundation LoopRoots Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing stabilization and support services to individuals and families impacted by the justice system, domestic violence, human trafficking, housing instability, food insecurity, and other barriers. Our new facility will support several of our programs, including food distribution and meal-preparation services for individuals and families experiencing hardship. To Apply Please send a brief introduction describing your experience with commercial kitchen hood, exhaust, HVAC, sheet-metal, or restaurant ventilation installations. Please also let us know Your area of expertiseAny relevant licenses or certificationsWhether you are applying individually or through a companyYour availability to visit the Phoenix-area facilityWhether you can assist with both planning and installationWhether your company may also be interested in donating or discounting materials needed for the project