Here is an example of the kind of opportunities you can be involved with at our Washington County Habitat for Humanity:

VOLUNTEER RELATIONS COMMITTEE *

The people who serve on this committee help organize and contact other volunteers to set up time and places to work, whether in the office, or on the job site.  This group also keeps track of volunteer hours, and sets criteria for volunteer recognition.

 

FAMILY SERVICES COMMITTEE *

SELECTION: This part of the committee is made up of people willing to interview and work with families who have applied to be a partner family with Habitat.  These people will also check to ensure that the applicant families meet the criteria established by Habitat for homeownership.  Working with the Support Arm of the Committee, you will find certain joy in making what seems an unobtainable dream come true for some of these families!

SUPPORT: People who have good "social/people" skills to work with partner families both before and after construction to be sure that the families know what is required in the area of sweat equity, to provide a record of that time requirement, and to help in the transition of true homeownership.  These volunteers may also help the families with areas of budgeting and home maintenance.

 

DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

People to identify and approach potential donors (individual, church, corporate) for either cash or "in-kind" gifts of material, labor, property, or support.  This committee also needs people who can develop fundraising material and help with grant writing.  You will be surprised to find how eager people are to give when they understand the principles of Habitat!

 

PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE

People who can write articles for newsletters, and who would like to work with local media.  You may also speak to church groups and other organizations about our projects and our mission.  People on this committee help the affiliate "get the word out."

 

SITE SELECTION COMMITTEE

This committee identifies potential sites for construction.  Members work with local government officials to acquire land and lots for building, water and sewer hookups, and work with the construction committee to be sure lots are "buildable" for a house that is suitable for a partner family.  Those who like to dabble in real estate would be natural members.  Others welcome too!

 

BUILDING COMMITTEE

Currently the Building Committee is looking for experienced contractors, carpenters, plumbers or electricians.

 

WCHFH RESTORE

This facility is located in Glade Spring.  We take new and used donated household and building materials and sell them to the public at deeply discounted prices.  The ReStore is currently open on Saturdays from 9 to 3. We would like to be open additional days with your help.  People with organization skills and an interest in retail would do well here.

 

OFFICE WORK

WCHFH has a office space above the ReStore in Glade Spring which is currently not being used.  We would like to move into this space as soon as the weather warms a little and begin to organize our materials, documents and handle the business of WCHFH in a central location.  People interested in a weekly schedule of two or several hours a week answering phones and helping with paperwork would do well here.

Here is a downloadable powerpoint presentation that will clearly  desribe the details of  the
Habitat For Humanity Program.  Click Here to download powerpoint.