Habitat
for Humanity is a volunteer organization from top to bottom.
We are governed by volunteers. The work is planned and promoted
by volunteers. Volunteers do the construction of our houses.
Even our homeowners serve as volunteers.
There is a place in Habitat for virtually anyone with the
desire to further our mission. While we certainly need
construction
volunteers, that is only a small part of the work it takes
to build a simple, decent house with families in need.
Your
skills may be more suited to committee work, office work,
or helping in our HomeMart store. Please contact the Executive
Director or committee chairperson if you are interested
in helping in any of the areas listed below or to explore
other options of serving.
Committees-
The work of Habitat is accomplished through faithful, hardworking
committees. These committees include Family Support, Family
Selection, Communication/Promotion, Fundraising/Development,
Church Relations, and Volunteer Development. If you are
interested in working on one of these committees contact
the Executive Director and fill out our committee application.
HomeMart-
The HomeMart is a store where donated items are sold to
generate funds for the mission of Habitat. Volunteers are
needed for donation pick-ups, cashiers, floor clerks, receiving
clerks, product cleaning and display, and procurement. See
the HomeMart page for more details.
Construction- By far the most popular work of Habitat
is the construction. The biggest need is for House Leaders.
These are persons with extensive building experience who
guide the process of building one home from beginning to
end. Crew leaders are also needed. These are persons with
some building experience, who can lead a group of 4 –
5 persons in completing a specific building task. Of course
much of the construction is done by volunteers with little
or no experience. To volunteer for construction check out
the calendar for workdays. Contact the Executive Director
or construction committee chairperson for an application.
Students-
College students are extremely helpful in the ministry
of
Habitat. There are active Habitat chapters at
Berry College and Shorter College. Students find this to
be a great way to fellowship and live out their personal
values. Students have helped with lot preparation, construction,
landscaping, and at the HomeMart. Students are also a
valuable
asset in the office, where their computer skills and telephone
experience can be leveraged.
