Volunteers Welcome

Building Habitat Homes in South Hampton Roads

Habitat for Humanity of South Hampton Roads currently has 1 house under construction and 2 more in renovations.   Many more are in the the fundraising and planning stages.  Habitat for Humanity builds its homes using volunteer labor, donated materials, and financial contributions. 

None of this would be possible, though, without the people whose efforts make Habitat a success. Habitat sponsors can be individuals, organizations or corporations, and some companies contribute to Habitat by providing materials, manpower and funding.

Individuals also can get involved by donating to Habitat or by volunteering their time and expertise. Beyond the satisfaction of helping people help themselves, volunteers make new friends, learn valuable skills and watch a deserving family take possession of their first home.

There are many ways to contribute:

• You may be an experienced craftsman who enjoys teaching people.
• You may be a novice wanting to learn a new skill such as roofing or dry walling.
• Young or old, your help is needed -- either to build a Habitat home or to support those who do.

If you would like to become involved in Habitat for Humanity, or learn new ways to do-it-yourself while doing something great for others, fill out our on-line volunteer form by clicking the button below.   You will receive an email confirmation and be contacted by our volunteer coordinator concerning upcoming volunteer orientations and projects.

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Current Volunteer Needs

SHR Habitat has a number of volunteer programs/needs to help provide decent homes for needy families here in South Hampton Roads:

1. We need volunteers in our Habitat General Store location at Providence Square Shopping Center in Virginia Beach to help sort and organize donations and stock. Anyone who can volunteer during the week or on the weekend, please email Neal Windley or call 640-0590 x207.
2. The TOOL BOX BASH Dream Team is recruiting volunteers for our 2008 TOOL BOX BASH for the fall of 2008. If you are interested in volunteering, contact Trudy Rains by Email or call her at 496-4060.

The Habitat for Humanity of South Hampton Roads staff is looking for a few good volunteers:

Recording Secretary 
Contact:  Executive Director
Attend an average of two meetings per month, take notes, transcibe notes for the Board of Directors or SHRHFH.  Meetings occur on the second Tuesday of the month at 6pm at the Habitat SHR offices.

Grant Researcher/Writer  
Contact:  Director of Development
Work with Director of Development in researching and compiling grant leads and obtaining guidelines for various types of funding.  Use of Internet and creative resources to obtain appropriate list of potential grant resources. Responsibilities will vary based on experience and time commitment.   Duties may include initial contact for grant guidelines to assist with writing of the grant.   Previous grant writing desired.

Marketing Coordinator
Contact:  Director of Development
Analyze and improve current donor program. Increase donor base and diversity by creating new sponsorship/donor packet and marketing to new prospective markets such as corporations, medical professionals, general public, etc. Creative design skills desirable but database computer skills to track new and current supporters more important.  

Public Relations Coordinator
Contact:  Director of Development
Work with Director of Development in researching and writing press releases and newsletter articles to tell the compelling stories of HFHSHR'ss inspiring partner families, dedicated volunteers, and worthwhile mission.  Creativity and excellent writing skills desired.

Office Assistant
Contact:   Director of Volunteers
Help fulfill Habitat for Humanity's mission and daily requests for educational and support information on affordable housing. Duties vary each day! Projects and duties include photo copying, updating information packets, answering phones, filing, organizing files, making inquiry calls to individuals or organizations, crediting daily cash reports, sending out information packets, distributing mail and many other typical office tasks as needed.

Special Event Volunteer
Contact:  Director of Volunteers
Represent Habitat for Humanity of South Hampton Roads at one of the many events that occur throughout the year, advocating for affordable housing and our housing ministry.  Duties vary depending on the event.

Special Event Committee Members
Contact:  Director of Volunteers
Work with Director of Development in expanding your communication and planning skills for creative and organized special events.   Responsibilities vary with each event and volunteer's comfort level. Current annual events include a golf tournament, a holiday event, and The Tool Box Bash.   Possible tasks may include written and phone contact for auction and prize acquisition, writing and distributing media/public relations kits, data entry, bulk mailings, call downs, attending event committee meetings, creating new and original fund raising events or resources, and other related duties.

NOTE:   Other office volunteer positions and descriptions are being developed.   If you have an idea or job you would like to create or do, we encourage you to discuss your ideas with us.

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Building on Youth Program

While Virginia labor laws and safety concerns prevent youth ages 5 - 15 from working on an active Habitat job site, there are a number of ways they can participate.  We have developed a "Building on Youth" program in which young people can earn their Habitat for Humanity pin by being involved in other aspects of the Habitat program.  

"Building on Youth" is a four-part program that involves learning about Habitat, helping Habitat by doing at least two activities, reflecting on the activity through art, and celebrating their accomplishment by sharing their art with the local community. We will present each youth participant who completes the program with a Habitat pin. Click on the button below to download more information about the "Building on Youth" Program.

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Construction Videos for Volunteers

Habitat for Humanity International has partnered with the Do It Yourself (DIY) Network to produce a volunteer training video. You may view it by clicking on the Volunteer Construction Video Button below.

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Organizing Fundraising Events

Many fundraising events held in aid of Habitat for Humanity of South Hampton Roads are organized by individuals and local organizations. 

Alternatively, you might want to organize your own fundraising event with the help of friends, family and colleagues. This could be a sponsored event (eg. swim, bike ride), a coffee morning, quiz night, disco, dinner or any other event that you would enjoy organizing and could raise much-needed funds. Pick from one of more than 100 fundraising ideas.  We can provide you with information, support and individually tailored sponsor forms. For more information, contact our Director of Development at 640-0590.

Any money you raise should be sent as a check made payable to Habitat for Humanity of South Hampton Roads to Director of Development, Habitat for Humanity of South Hampton Roads, 900 Tidewater Drive, Norfolk, VA 23504.

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