Volunteer

With the help of our donors and volunteers, Habitat for Humanity of Osceola County is building a dream. That dream is of a community where decent shelter is a matter of conscience and action, and where everyone lives in affordable housing that meets basic needs. By emphasizing partnership and personal responsibility, Habitat for Humanity is building for real, long-term success.

The dream to eliminate poverty housing is only possible because of our dedicated volunteers. On the build site or behind the scenes, we are successful because of the efforts of people like you. Since we are about building families as well as homes, the opportunities for volunteer involvement are considerable.
As you support Habitat, you will also gain an opportunity to interact and connect with a diverse cross-section of Osceola County. Join the variety of business, congregations and civic partners who are changing lives.
The amount of time and the activity you commit to is strictly up to you.
"What ever your talents, we have a place for you!"
Church Relations
People willing to be liaisons between Habitat and congregations encouraging individual and institutional involvement from prayer to sponsorship according to each situation.
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    		•  Coordinator of Construction Volunteers: Coordinate work for groups who want to build and locate individual volunteer builders when no groups are available.
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    		•  Recruiters of Construction Volunteers: Recruit groups of volunteers and individuals with specific supervisory skills to work on site during the week.
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    		•  Coordinator of Non-construction Volunteers: Coordinate volunteers with open positions in non-construction areas: office, committees and special events. Must make contact with each person who asks to help, even if no position is currently available. This person would also organize Volunteer Orientations as needed, so anyone who volunteers with our affiliate would attend one of these events.
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    		•  Coordinators of Circle of Friends: People to recruit new churches to participate in Circle of Friends, orient and coordinate volunteer efforts of churches participating.
    Public Speakers
    Individuals who are willing to carry the ministry of Habitat for Humanity of Osceola County to religious institutions, businesses, civic organizations, schools and others who request presentations.
    Writers
    People to take on periodic writing projects such as construction manuals, committee manuals, assist with newsletters, both committee and affiliate, brochures, as needed. Would be expected to write and carry out publication of work desired.

    Fund Raising

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    		•  Write grants according to the procedures already developed by fund raising committee. Network with other corporate contacts.
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    		•  Contact corporations, civic groups and individuals to develop fund-raising sources.
    Construction Supervisors
    People with construction and supervision experience who can supervise and teach inexperienced volunteers at the sites. Would be expected to be responsible for an individual construction team or a whole site.
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    		•  House Leaders: Maintain overall responsibility for construction of an assigned house; could partner with other house leaders, so no one has to work all weekends.
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    		•  Team Leaders: Supervise a team responsible for performing a specific task such as framing, electrical, plumbing, etc. Would come in when that task is being performed.
    Real Estate
    Someone to help locate and negotiate land in Osceola County. Would interact with City and County personnel on sites given to us, to determine the status of those lots. Would also locate lots for sale in our price range. Would coordinate with and assist our attorney in completing the transfer of property.
    Construction Go-fer
    Backup for our materials expeditor. Coordinates materials that need to be on hand at the work sites on weekends. Purchases material and arranges for delivery to work sites. Must have access to minivan or SUV; towing hitch is useful but not required.

    Publicity
    Experienced in Public Relations and working with the media to help initiate, write, and coordinate media coverage.

    Office Help
    People to help in the office, 10-4, M-F. Answer phones, coordinate information on computers, special projects.

    Affiliate historian and researcher to find historical data from files.
    Someone to keep all grant exhibits up-to-date.

    Graphics Designer
    Periodic projects.

    Special Projects in Office
    Mailings. Odds and ends.