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A FEW GOOD PEOPLE !                                 Habitat for Humanity really works!

 SITE SELECTION COMMITTEE

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.  Others welcome too!

The Site Selection Committee works to define neighborhoods and communities where the affiliate should work and finds available land to build on in those areas.  Tasks include working with city offices, neighborhood associations, and property owners.  Those who like to dabble in real estate would be natural members!  In some affiliates, the Site Selection Committee also works on land development issues.

 CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE

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!

 FAMILY SELECTION COMMITTEE

This committee is made up of people willing to interview and work with families who have made application to be a partner family with Habitat.  These people will also check to make certain that the applicant families meet the criteria established by Habitat for homeownership.  Working with the Family Support Committee, you will find certain joy in making what seems an unobtainable dream come true for some of these families!

The Family Selection Committee works to carry out the board's vision by defining for the community the population in need of decent, affordable housing, and by developing processes and policies for selecting those in greatest need.  Once the application process has been approved, this group will work with families who have applied, making sure that the applicant families meet the established criteria.  The Family Selection Committee finds joy in making homeownership, a seemingly impossible dream for many applicant families, a reality.

 FAMILY SUPPORT COMMITTEE

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 requirement, 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.

Habitat affiliates are committed to "the development and uplifting of families and communities, not only the construction of houses." Members of the Family Support Committee will work to establish tools and procedures for accomplishing this task.  This committee works with families to be sure that the families know what is required in the area of sweat equity, and to help in the transition to true home-ownership.  The Family Support Committee usually establishes and tracks the affiliate’s sweat equity policies, provides classes and other educational opportunities for families, and assists the family in making choices concerning the construction of their home.  Many Family Support Committees provide a one on one volunteer to guide a selected family through the Habitat building process.

 FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE

People to identify and approach potential donors (individual, 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 grant writing.  You will be surprised to find how eager people are to give when they understand the principles of Habitat !

 PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE

People who can write articles for newsletters, and one or two who would like to work with local media are needed for this committee.  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 the affiliate "get the word out."

 VOLUNTEER RELATIONS COMMITTEE

The people who serve on this committee help organize and contact other volunteers to set up time and places to work...whether in the office, or on the job site.  This group also keeps track of volunteer hours, and sets criteria for volunteer recognition.

 VOLUNTEER COORDINATION COMMITTEE

Habitat is a volunteer based organization.  Because of the large number of eager workers, there is always a need for those willing to coordinate volunteers, make phone calls, correspond, and send thank you notes.  The Volunteer Coordination Committee also writes thank you notes and plans thank you events for volunteers and commonly solicits food, drink, and other rewards for affiliate volunteers.

 DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

The Development Committee assumes the leadership for implementing the public relations and fund-raising policies and goals of the Board of Directors.  The committee approaches donors, asking for either cash or "in-kind" gifts of material, labor, property, or support.  Public relations duties include writing for newsletters, newspapers, advertising for special events, and public speaking.  This committee may research and write grants and may also design and implement fund-raising events.

 BUILDING COMMITTEE

The Building Committee works with the Site Selection Committee to define the type of construction that best fits the needs of the local community and Habitat's goals.  The committee proposes guidelines to the Board for the type of construction work that the affiliate will do, dealing specifically with the house design criteria, materials, plans, energy-efficiency and cost estimates.

Duties of a Committee Chairperson

Committee chairs have the following duties and responsibilities:

  1. Understand, promote, support, and interpret the overall goals of the affiliate, and the committee.
  2. Ensure that the committee has an appropriate number of members.
  3. Train new members on their committee responsibilities.
  4. Schedule and conduct committee meetings.
  5. Observe correct procedure for correspondence.
  6. See that committee proceedings are recorded and distributed to the committee's members, committee chairs, and directors.
  7. Delegate and divide responsibilities among committee members:
    1. Coordinate work and see that it gets done.
    2. Give credit and recognition for accomplishments.
  8. Attend Board meetings of the affiliate and present monthly reports. Reports include: activities, decisions and/or recommendations. Prepare concise written reports and minutes and give a copy to the recording secretary.
  9. Write an annual report of all committee activities with recommendations for next year and submit at November Board of Directors meeting.
  10. Meet with your successor and transfer records, files, etc.

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