Volunteers

CONSTRUCTION

No experience is necessary but those with trade skills are always in need.

All site volunteers must be at least 16 years old

Contact the office for updates on the location of current sites (changes on a week-to-week basis)

You may give us your contact and availability information over the phone or you may complete the online form below. Contacting the office is the essential first step in volunteering.

When we receive your information we will inform you as to what days still have volunteer openings and then we can proceed to schedule you.

Construction work days are Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday all year round from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

We recommend volunteering for an entire day but many work half-days (if you would like to work a half-day, we suggest doing the morning shift because our construction supervisor does his morning orientation only at the very beginning of the day)

Please bring your lunch with you, a lunch-break is built into the day.

HIGHLY IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
WHEN YOU ARRIVE AT THE SITE our construction manager or assistant site supervisors will be there. Ask for them when you first arrive or keep your eyes peeled for their bright yellow Habitat baseball caps. They will help you sign in, find a place to work, and provide necessary tools and supplies. VERY IMPORTANT: Please be sure to "SIGN IN" and "SIGN OUT" as the supervisors show you. This is essential to maintaining our insurance coverage for volunteers, without which we could not operate. Please fill out all requested information each time. Please read the posted safety instructions before starting work.

COMMITTEES/BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The governing body of York Habitat for Humanity is a volunteer Board of Directors. These members are responsible for all major decisions. All committee members serve on a volunteer basis. Most committees meet for one and a half hours once a month at the York Habitat office. Additional individual time to carry out the committee's functions varies.

York Habitat for Humanity Committees
(all meetings take place at the York Habitat for Humanity office unless otherwise specified)

NEW! SPECIAL EVENTS/MARKETING!!!! - 4th Thursday of the month, 7pm

Responsible for raising awareness of York Habitat and its mission; making York Habitat more visible in the community; and planning and implementing promotional, ceremonial, and fundraising oriented events so vital to the accomplishment of the Habitat mission.

DEVELOPMENT - 2nd Wednesday of the month, 5:45 pm

     Responsible for soliciting financial sponsorships and donations.

FAMILY SEARCH - 3rd Tuesday of the month, 5:00 pm

     Responsible for developing family selection criteria, soliciting applications, identifying
     qualified families, oversee families during the selection process and making
     recommendations to the Board of Directors for Families to be chosen to purchase homes.

FAMILY PARTNERSHIP - 1st Tuesday (every other month), 7:00 pm

     Responsible for working with selected families to encourage and assist them in
     understanding and meeting all requirements set forth by York Habitat. Family Partners
     maintain contact with Habitat families, respond to questions, are consulted whenever
     problems occur, and help them make a smooth transition to homeownership.

BUILDING/SITE SELECTION - 2nd Tuesday of the month, 6:30 pm

     Responsible for making recommendations to the Board of Directors on suitable sites for
     Habitat construction projects. This committee is also responsible for the actual plans and
     construction of homes, including coordinating labor, materials, and working with selected
     families on design, construction, and maintenance of the family's future home. Members are
     encouraged to visit the sites regularly to monitor work progress and to volunteer as site
     supervisors (overseen by the Construction Manager) if qualified.
     (NO CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY.)

CHURCH RELATIONS - 1st Wednesday of the month, 6:15 pm

     Responsible for maintaining York Habitat's focus on working as God's people in our
     community. It's goal is to recruit and nuture congregations of our faiths, urging them to
     make or increase their commitment to York Habitat. Members are often involved in
     speaking engagements to congregations, Sunday School classes, and Bible schools.

Your first and last name: * required	After filling out your basic information, please read the enclosed descriptions of volunteer opportunities and indicate your interests below:
Your address:
Your home, work, and/or cell phone number: * required
What type of group do you represent?	Here is a listing of general ad hoc opportunities. Please check all that apply. Swingin' Seniors Special Events Speaking Special Initiatives Photography Team Building (facilitation, planning, etc.) Creative/Graphic design Material Solicitation Office Marketing RE-STOR-YORK Youth United Meal preparation Website design
Your email:
What days and times are you available?	Interested in a committee? Please choose one or two that interest you. Special Events & Marketing (NEW!!) Development Building and Site Selection Family Search Family Partnership Church Relations
Please type your comments here	Please check any below to indicate interest or skill: Pouring/finishing concrete Electrical Plumbing Heating/cooling Structural framing Roofing Vinyl siding Flooring Drywall hanging/finishing Carpet laying Finish carpentry/cabinets Landscaping Photography/video Painting