Opportunities
ReStore:
Volunteers needed to staff the store and help with incoming donations. See the ReStore page for more information.
Family Selection Committee:
This committee processes applications, makes home visits, explains the program to applicants, and makes recommendations on applicants to the Board of Directors. Monthly meetings, last Monday at 6:30 p.m.
Family Support Committee:
This committee works hand-in-hand with our newest homeowners and partners with individual families to help guide our new homeowners through partnership with Habitat from the time of selection up through the build and dedication, including sweat equity and homeowner education. Monthly meetings, second Tuesday at 6:00 p.m.
Volunteer Committee:
This committee oversees present and future needs for volunteers for the affiliate and keeps a database of volunteer contact information current.
Public Relations Committee:
Monthly meetings, second Monday at 5:15 p.m.
Site Selection Committee:
This committee locates suitable and affordable property for the construction of new homes. Monthly meetings, second Thursday at 7 a.m.
Construction Committee:
This committee oversees the actual construction of a Habitat home to be sure that the home meets Habitat and local guidelines for housing. Oversees new subdivision development. Monthly meetings, first Thursday at 5 p.m.
Construction Crew:
While our sponsors provide the majority of our work force on the job site, there is always a need for individual "Carpenters on Call", volunteers who we call if additional help is needed at a moment's notice on site during the week. Also, we need Crew Bosses, who will assist our Construction Manager in leading volunteers, answering questions, and ensuring work is being done properly and safely.
Job Site:
Sweat Equity Support Person, Site Coordinator, Refreshment Coordinator.
Church Relations:
This committee works to develop long term relationships with churches in Williamson County through a newsletter and an annual event.
AmeriCorps*VISTA:
AmeriCorps*VISTA is a full-time, one year volunteer program through the Corporation for National and Community Service. VISTAs work on specific, sustainable projects for the affiliate and are paid a small stipend by AmeriCorps. To apply or for more information, please go to the AmeriCorps website: www.americorps.org.
For more information on volunteering, contact the office by phone at 615.690.8090, ext 104 or by e-mail at volunteer@habitatwilliamson.org.
Family Selection
Responsibilities:
- Informing prospective homeowners that they may be eligible to apply
- Developing an orientation program for applicants
- Developing application forms
- Screening applications
- Interviewing prospective families
- Recommending applicants to the Board of Directors for approval
Following approval, the Family Selection Committee works with the Family Support committee to continue partnership with Habitat. The Family Selection Committee meets monthly on the last Monday evening at 6:30 p.m.
Our Criteria:
Habitat for Humanity of Williamson County selects families on the basis of need, ability to pay, and willingness to partner. Our decisions are based on non-discriminatory, unbiased, consistent criteria.
Family Support
Responsibilities:
The Family Support committee is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating the affiliate's support program, working with families through:
- Sweat Equity
- Homeowner Education
- The Closing Process
- Adjustment to new responsibilities
- Continued partnership
The Family Support committee assigns a Family Support Partner to each of our new Partner Families (homeowners) to act as a mentor, advocate, and friend throughout the process of partnering with Habitat. The Family Support Committee meets monthly on the 2nd Tuesday evening at 6 p.m.
Homeowner Education
Partner families are required to complete an 8-week budgeting class and several other educational classes.
"Carpenters on Call" Club
There is always a need during the week for individual "Carpenters on Call", volunteers we call if additional help is needed at a moment's notice on site. While we call these volunteers "carpenters", the work varies day to day.
"Carpenters on Call" is a great opportunity to volunteer ...
- if you have experience or expertise in building,
- if you have available time during the week, or
- if you can respond on short notice.
Often during a build, all of the planned work is not completed over the weekend and our Construction Manager needs help to complete it before the next weekend. His request for volunteers usually comes with short notice as we don't know volunteers are needed until
work is completed on Sunday evening.
The office maintains a list of these special people. Become one of them by e-mailing us
here with your name, phone number and availability.