Volunteer
Habitat for Humanity of Autauga and Chilton Counties is a volunteer-driven organization. We welcome people from all walks of life to join us as we build simple, decent, affordable houses in partnership with God and families in need. With out without construction experience or building skills, volunteers are invited to be involved in most phases of construction alongside a dedicated core volunteer construction team who are skilled and willing to share their expertise and train others. By working side-by-side with the family who will live in the house, our volunteers experience for themselves the joy created when a family is able to realize their dream of home ownership. Habitat volunteers contribute more than muscle. Creativity, strategy, and technical skills are among the many invaluable traits that volunteers bring to the organization. With a minimal staff, Habitat for Humanity of Autauga and Chilton Counties depends upon volunteer committees for support, as well, with projects like Family Selection, Family Support, Public Relations, Construction Skills Training, and Volunteer Services.
We invite volunteers to help us build, assist in the office, serve on committees, and help with special projects that benefit the organization. Time commitments vary; some volunteers dedicate every day of the week to Habitat for Humanity of Autauga and Chilton Counties and others spend just a few hours each month working on projects. As a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity of Autauga and Chilton Counties, you can choose to volunteer as little or as often as you would like. All of these positions are a tremendous help that directly or indirectly result in the construction of simple, decent homes.
*See Committee volunteer opportunities below.
Build Site Volunteers Info
All volunteers must sign a liability waiver before working on the build site. Volunteers are required to use safety equipment due to liability insurance requirements.
Minor liability waivers must be signed by parent or legal guardian and notarized. No minors allowed on the active build site under the age of 16 years of age.
Habitat & Women Build Events
"Coming together to build safer, stronger communities."
Committee Volunteer
Opportunities & Duties
Family Selection
- recruit and train new committee members
- develops and sets up programs for new application process
- develops tracking system for managing applications
- recruits potential home owners
- home interviews with prospective homeowners
- recommends applicants to the Board of Directors
- notifies applicants of application status
Family Support
- support as friend and information resource
- to complete sweat equity
- develop homeowner education materials help homeowner in construction process with house plans and options
- work with homeowner through the closing process
- home visits with homeowners
Volunteer Relations
- recruits committee members and new volunteers
- orients new volunteers on build site
- develops and provides training materials for volunteers
- recognizes the needs of volunteers
- retains a database of volunteers
- coordinates workers on sites
- recognized achievements
- works well with Site Supervisor
Fundraising
- recruit and train new committee members
- raises funds to build homes to cover low administration costs
- coordinates special events
- develops partnership for in-kind donations
- works with Public Relations Committee
- leads fundraising campaigns
Public Relations/Publicity
- recruit and train new committee members
- leads the public relations plan for the affiliate
- coordinate media relations
- coordinates speaker's bureau and promotional materials
- supports fundraising through marketing efforts
- assists with press releases as needed
Church Relations
- recruit and train new committee members
- create a database of ministers and congregations in affiliate service area
- helps congregations become engaged in Habitat activities
- maintains records of contacts made and information given out
- make follow-up visits with contacted congregations
- recognizes participation of congregations
Construction
- recruit and train new committee members
- coordinates material acquisition
- assists in developing relationships with in-kind donors
- assists in developing housing budgets
- develop safety guidelines and keep updated
- assists in design criteria for the house, as well as construction and construction standards
- works with Volunteer Coordinator
Site Selection
- recruit and train new committee members
- evaluates affiliates service area
- targets neighborhoods and outlying communities for possible lots
- research necessary to determine viability of each site
- develops a training program for new members and keep updated
- develops a budget for board on purchasing and up keep of lots
