Current Needs (as of December 2011)
Currently we are seeking the following to help us achieve our organization's mission:
Help Wanted
Board of Directors
The board of directors develops the policies of Habitat for Humanity in your community, and the committees are charged with implementing them. It is important that each board member take an active role in a committee, and that the separate roles of the board and its committees be established early in the development of the affiliate. Click here to fill out our Volunteer Survey..
Committees
Effective Habitat committees are dedicated to the following:
- Permitting in-depth analysis of the issues relevant to the committees' purposes.
- Facilitating informed policy and decision-making through recommendations to the board
- Enabling discussion of confidential matters
- Providing an opportunity for involving volunteers in the vision of Habitat and teaching them about the roles and activities of each committee.
- Providing a training ground for potential board members.
Committees need at least one or two members with skills relevant to the assigned tasks. For example, the Fund Development committee needs people with good communication skills and fund-raising know-how. The Building committee needs people with experience in construction and carpentry. Of equal significance, however, is the need for people with enthusiasm and determination.
Committee members should believe in Habitat's ministry and be eager to include others in the work. Committee members should be fully informed of the vision and goals of the affiliate as well as the specific mandate of their committees. They must be informed about the anticipated time commitment involved before they agree to participate. Click here to fill out our Volunteer Survey.
Committee Chairperson
An effective chairperson is the most important ingredient for an effective committee. The chairperson sets the agenda, spirit and pace of the committee meeting. The chairperson's familiarity with the goals of the affiliate and commitment to the committee's role in achieving those goals are vital to the success of the committee. As the coordinator and facilitator, the committee chairperson encourages and guides the skilled and experienced members of a committee as well as those who bring a more limited background to the task. The chairpersons of the family selection, family support, development, site selection and building committees should be board members. They should be well-organized, patient, able to delegate and realistic about the time-commitment involved.
Duties of a Committee Chairperson
- Understand, promote and interpret the overall goals of the affiliate, as well as those of the committee.
- Consult with the board of directors and past chairpersons in choosing members for the committee. Ask members to serve. Outline committee responsibilities.
- Prepare a job description for the committee and have it reviewed by the full board.
- Schedule committee meetings; notify the vice chairperson (if applicable) and committee members.
- Conduct committee meetings.
- Observe correct procedures for correspondence.
- Ensure that committee proceedings are recorded, transcribed and distributed to committee members.
- Delegate and divide responsibilities among committee members. Coordinate committee work and ensure that it is completed. Give credit and recognition for accomplishments.
- Attend meetings of the affiliate. Consult with the board chairperson or secretary for time on the agenda. Bring periodic reports to the board. Reports include progress reports, announcements, decisions and recommendations. Prepare concise written reports and give copies to the secretary.
- Communicate progress to other committee chairpersons and ensure coordination of actions.
- Write an annual report of all committee activities, with recommendations for next year.
- Meet with successor and transfer records, files, etc.
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Work Site Volunteers
We can always use volunteers at our work site, and with lots of different needs, we're sure you can find something that meets your preferences and qualifications:
- Construction / Rough or Fine Carpentry
- Landscaping / yard work
- Painting
- Plumbing
- Carpet ing
- Drywall
- Roofing
- Cabinets
- Tiling
- Windows
- Greeting / Organizing
We also welcome and encourages groups to participate in home construction. We have worked many times with local religious affiliated groups, youth groups and more who all wish to combine their resources and skills towards helping a family realize their dreams.
Click here to fill out our Volunteer Survey. We will get back to you shortly with additional volunteer opportunity information.
