Volunteer Board- Habitat for Humanity

Hey there,

Hope you got to hear or see some of the Blue Angels practicing today. I wanted to post an opportunity to get engaged with an organization I truly love, Habitat for Humanity. I used to lead alternative spring break trips with them back in college, great organization and really helps people that want to own a home and are low-income in the Seattle area. The other cool thing is the volunteers work with the family to build the home. Very cool. They are looking for:

Habitat for Humanity Volunteer Relations Committee Member

Goal of the Position: To recruit, retain, and recognize volunteers that work to support the goals of Habitat for Humanity.

Department: Volunteer Services

Responsible to: Elise Cope, Volunteer Services Manager

Time Required:Hours: 1.5 hour meetings, once a month, Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8 pm. 3 to 8 hours a month overall.

Length of Commitment: 6 months – 1 year

Positions Available: 5 Position Availability: All year

Description:

The Volunteer Relations Committee ensures that the HFHEKC volunteer program is conducive to a rewarding experience to maintain the highest possible level of participation, safety & satisfaction. Committee members will:

· Actively recruit volunteers throughout the year to accomodate changing needs.

· Improve orientation information given to all volunteers.

· Improve the volunteer recognition / follow-up process.

· Organize an annual formal volunteer recognition event.

· Develop a Youth Volunteer Program.

· Develop a Summer Team Lead Program.

· Establish a more efficient information transfer system between the office and sites.

· Ensure that the volunteer database is maintained & accurate.

· Manage and assess legal forms and documents.

· Organize volunteer info sessions for the public once a month.

Desired Skills of Volunteer Relations Committee Members:

• Good organizational skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• High level of responsibility
• Volunteer experience on the construction site(s)
• Volunteer coordination experience
• Ability to work with diverse populations
• Connection to community resources and potential sources of volunteers
• Comfort and desire to share the HFHEKC mission with groups of potential volunteers
• Ability to respond appropriately to the changing volunteer needs of HFHEKC
• Database management experience
• Event planning experience

Training Provided:

We will orient each committee member to the Habitat for Humanity mission, the affiliate organization (HFHEKC), & current and prospective volunteer relations committee projects.

Contact:

If you have any questions about the Volunteer Relations Committee or would like to join, please contact Elise Cope, Volunteer Services Manager, at elise@habitatekc.org or 425-869-6007. Please include a resume and/or explanation of your applicable experience.