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Volunteering

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Waterbury is run completely by volunteers. There are no paid employees. All the Board members, committee members, and home builders volunteer their time to support Habitat’s goal of building affordable housing.

Individual volunteers can get involved in any of the various committees or simply attend a build day.

Groups are always welcome to attend a build day or any other event such as the City of Dreams. Youth groups can also get involved in builds. If you are interested in volunteering, see our How to Volunteer page or please call 203-596-0014 or fill out the interest survey and send it to Habitat of Greater Waterbury.

Committees

Development: People to identify and approach potential donors (individuals, 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 grand writing. Additionally, people who want to write articles for newsletters and work with the local media area also needed. Persons interested in volunteering to serve on this committee may also speak to church groups and other groups and organizations about our projects and our mission. People on this committee help affiliated "get the word out".

You will be surprised to find how eager people are to give when they understand the principles of Habitat!

Construction: People who have an interest in and may have knowledge of home construction. This can include surveyors, architects, people who know building codes, carpenters, concrete workers, plumbers, electricians, utility people and building supply people. There is a lot to know about building houses. If you have any knowledge at all, or if you would like some on-the-job training, please join us!

Youth: The future of any organization is vested in getting young people involved. College, high school and middle school students all a have a place at Habitat. While, for safety’s sake, there is a minimum age to build, younger students can still be involved or simply participate in some of the fund raising activities. Click here for more information on the Youth Builds.

Site Selection: People who are interested in identifying potential sites for construction. This includes working with local government officials on acquiring land and lots for building, water and sewer hookups, and working 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 All are welcome!

Faith Relations: The people who serve on this committee work with the area bodies of faith to proclaim the mission of Habitat and bring together people from every walk of life to live out and grow their faith by working alongside others who believe that eliminating substandard housing is a matter of conscience.

Volunteer: This group keeps track of the many individual and group volunteers who want to participate in Habitat. They help to communicate with the group, schedule building days and keep everyone informed.

Finance: Raising money is one thing, but keeping track of it requires a whole different set of skills. This committee maintains keep track of what money comes in and where it is spent. It reports to the board on a monthly basis.

Family Services: 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 management, and to help in the transition of true homeownership. These sponsor/advocate/friends may also help the families in the areas of budgeting and home maintenance.

Communications: This team is responsible for the web site, the newsletter, press releases, and general communications with the media. If an event is planned, they coordinate the publication of it. They also help photograph and video events for the website.

To get involved contact Kate Clarke or call 203-596-0014.