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Volunteer Committees and Opportunities
There are many ways to get involved with Habitat for Humanity. Each volunteer-driven team makes an important contribution to our homebuilding mission. Please call the Habitat office at 253-627-5626 if you are interested in any of these opportunities.
Campus Chapters
Contact: Cassandra Jarles
Responsible for establishing and maintaining Campus Chapters at local colleges and high schools. Campus chapters assist Habitat through building, fundraising, advocacy efforts, and education. Campus Chapters are a vital supporter of Habitat for Humanity in that they provide an enthusiastic support base for our many projects.
Church Relations
Contact: Cassandra Jarles
Chair: Tom Geary
Responsible for maintaining relationships with the faith community in Pierce County. We are seeking volunteers who are willing to be a Habitat contact within their own congregation. The primary task that the Church Relations Committee takes on is sponsoring and helping to organize the annual Building on Faith project which is typically held in September.
Construction
Contact: Cassandra Jarles
We build year-round on Wednesdays-Saturdays and welcome ANY volunteers with a good attitude wanting to help build houses. Volunteers are responsible for working with the Site Managers and Crew Chiefs to actually build Habitat’s houses. Workers assist in a variety of tasks ranging from framing and roofing to painting and landscaping. NO EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY TO HELP WITH CONSTRUCTION.
Family Partners
Contact: Rebecca Behizadeh
Chairs: Jerry Lejeune & Jeff Holsten
Responsible for working with and mentoring a partner family through the homeownership process. This team provides support, educational opportunities, and a forum for discussion pertaining to homeownership.
Family Selection
Contact: Rebecca Behizadeh
Chair: Kayleen Faraca
Responsible for interviewing and selecting new Habitat families. Compassion, under-standing, and a desire to help those in need are necessary traits. This is a demanding and rewarding team on which to serve, and requires a commitment to understanding the needs and realities of low-income families.
Food Services
Contact: Cassandra Jarles
Responsible for bringing snacks and/or lunch to the Habitat worksites to assure that construction volunteers are taking sufficient breaks.
Global Village Builds
Contact: Habitat
International
Volunteer teams are coordinated to build homes with international Habitat affiliates. Tacoma volunteers have built in Guatemala, Romania, Africa, and India. Contact the office for the local Global Village contact person.
Office Support
Contact: Cassandra Jarles
Responsible for assisting the staff with tasks in the office such as maintaining volunteer databases, mailing newsletters, and filing and organizing volunteer records.
Special Events
Contact: Jill Kenly
Responsible for planning and implementing different Habitat events. Energetic and optimistic people who have great attention to detail are especially needed. Events that you can participate in include, but are not limited to the ‘CHANGING LIVES’ BREAKFAST, AUCTION, Fairs & Booths, Tacoma Home & Garden Show.
Site Selection
Contact: Gomer Roseman
Responsible for locating and obtaining properties that are suitable for building Habitat houses. Experience with Real Estate, Mortgage Banking, Construction, and/or City/Council Government are especially helpful. HABITAT CURRENTLY HAS A GREAT NEED FOR LAND. YOUR HELP IN THIS EFFORT WOULD BE ESPECIALLY APPRECIATED.
ReStore Team
Contact: Robert Estrada
This team works on maintaining and helping the store grow. We are looking for enthusiastic and organized individuals to help plan and work in the ReStore. Retail management experience is needed but not necessary. Shifts on Tuesday through Friday are from 9:30 to 2:00 and from 1:30 to 6:00. The shifts on Saturday are from 9:30 to 1:20 and 1:00 to 5:00.
Volunteer Support Team
Contact: Cassandra Jarles
Chair: Cassandra Jarles
Responsible for supporting Volunteer Services and help maintaining the volunteer database. This team also helps in nurturing Habitat volunteers. Attention to detail, and an outgoing personality are especially appreciated on this team.