Volunteer on a Committee
Our volunteers do more than build houses! Committee members are essential to Habitat’s growth. We welcome your expertise, connections and passion on one of the committees that plans and maintains Habitat’s programs.
ReStore Advisory Committee:
The ReStore Committee (RC) works with ReStore Manager, providing guidance to Habitat Franklin County's ReStore Retail Outlet program. The ReStore Committee serves as the mechanism by which Board members, Partner families and volunteers are involved in the affiliate’s retail outlet program. The ReStore Committee is charged with focusing the Retail outlet to serve optimally as a profit making vehicle for the affiliate to maximize their efforts in funding affordable housing in Franklin County; serve as a community resource in the area it is located; and serve as a County-wide resource for Franklin County residents. This includes: Determining and locating retailers/business owners who might become donors; assisting in targeting advertising and marketing efforts to increase donations and sales; and assisting in promoting Habitat for Humanity of Franklin County ReStore locally at community events. For more information please contact Les Clugston, ReStore Manager, at les@habitatfranklinpa.org or (717) 491-1156
Community Engagement Committee:
Purpose: To recruit the support of businesses, individuals, churches, and civic/ social/ veteran organizations. Support includes prayer, volunteer time and donated funds/ materials.
Activities:
To have fun, broaden personal networks, and promote Habitat
To discuss and vet creative ideas
To have a physical presence at Habitat activities and build sites
To make recommendations to the board of directors
Structure: Committee will consist of 8-10 members, be led by a volunteer chairperson, and meet 6-8 times per year. Weekday meetings will be held at 7:30 am or over the noon lunch hour.
Member Expectations:
To attend most meetings and follow through on projects (3-4 hours per month)
To contribute personal, charitable funds
To provide access to network of contacts
To solicit and steward support (after careful consideration and mutual agreement)
For more information please reach out to Community Engagement Director, Mark Story at mark@habitatfranklinpa.org or (717) 267-1899 x 103
Site Acquisition, Building and Construction Team:
The Site Acquisition, Building, and Construction Committee (ABC Team) works with the Construction staff, providing guidance to Habitat Franklikn’s homeownership program. The ABC Team serves as the mechanism by which board members and other volunteers are involved in the primary project planning and construction specification process. The ABC Team is charged with assisting the project planning and construction staff to accomplish Habitat Franklin’s mission and to formally approve housing development proposals through approvals of property acquisition, building plans, and housing development budgets. This includes: ensuring appropriate neighborhood and site selection for partner family success, maintaining the highest possible level of construction practices, keeping construction costs within budget, incorporating volunteer labor and in-kind materials and services, ensuring production level is as high as possible, ensuring that home design is appropriate for neighborhood location and budget, and building houses that are within Habitat for Humanity standards. For more information please reach email info@habitatfranklinpa.org or (717) 267-1899.
Safety Committee:
The Safety Committee works with the Executive Director, The ReStore Manager, and the Construction Manager to ensure that safety is a top priority of the entire organization in all aspects of operations. Primary responsibilities include ensuring adequate policies are in place and observed on a regular basis in all lines of service to prevent injury to clients, volunteers, staff and customers. For more information please email info@habitatfranklinpa.org or 717-267-1899.
Homeowner Services Committee:
The Homeowner Services Committee is responsible for identifying new partner families. This committee will ensure that families are identified and selected in compliance with the HFHI Homeowner Selection process as identified in the Homeowner Selection Affiliate Operations Manual (AOM). The committee partners with the Executive Director and the Board to ensure that applicants are selected for program participation in a timely manner. The Selection Committee is charged with the task of objectively and confidently determining which homeownership applicant families qualify to become a homeownership Partner Family. This process includes, but is not limited to; soliciting and screening low-to-moderate income applicants for the homeowner program; interviewing prospective families; and recommending qualified applicants to the Board for acceptance into Habitat’s Homeowner program. For more information please email info@habitatfranklinpa.org or 717-267-1899.