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New Opportunity!

We are embarking on another Habitat adventure, as the 2010 Build season is about to start. We are in need of individuals or groups that will provide lunch to a build site on a Saturday or two during the year. Call Terry Timmermanat 563-359-9066 and sign up!

 

To learn more about these or other volunteer opportunities, please contact Terry Timmermanat 563-359-9066.

Construction

Lunch Providers and Site Hosts

Office Assistance

Committees

 

To learn more, please contact Terry Timmerman, Volunteer Coordinator, at 563-359-9066

 

  Construction

Construction opportunities are generally available on Saturdays, from 8:30am-4pm, and typically on one evening during the week. Construction volunteers may work for one day or for a more long-term commitment. Lunch is provided on Saturday work days.

We welcome volunteers of all skill levels and gender

 

We facilitate groups, and provide tools and on site training and strive to make every volunteer's exerience a meaningful one.

 

Age restrictions apply. All minors must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian.

 

Interested volunteers should contact Terry Timmerman, Volunteer Coordinator, at (563) 359-9066 to sign up for construction.

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Lunch Providers and Site Hosts

Individuals, groups and businesses are needed to provide lunch to construction volunteers on Saturdays. Site hosts are also needed on build days to greet and check-in volunteers. For more information, contact Terry Timmerman, Volunteer Coordinator, at (563) 359-9066.

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Office Assistance

General office assistance is needed Monday through Friday. Shift times are flexible. Opportunities include data base entry, phone calling, special projects, running errands, etc. For more information, please contact the office at (563) 359-9066.

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Committees

Public Relations-Fundraising
This committee is responsible for creating awareness of the mission and vision of Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities. They assist with the development of marketing materials and help generate opportunities to spread the word about our organization’s work and needs. In addition, they organize and assist with creative fundraisers, researching donor sources and engaging potential sponsors.

 

Family Selection
This committee evaluates the criteria we use to select our partner family assuring that it is current and reasonable. They accept home ownership applications from interested families, screen the applicants, interview perspective families and recommend families to the Board for approval of home ownership.

 

Family Support
The basic goal of this committee is to welcome new families to Habitat for Humanity and to provide them with a support system, educational opportunities and a forum for discussing Habitat home ownership. Committee members act as mentors to partner families, advocating for them and advising them throughout the journey to homeownership.

 

Site Selection
This committee works with individuals, organizations and city officials to locate and acquire lots suitable for building Habitat homes.

 

Construction
This committee provides organization to the whole construction process for Habitat homes. The committee recommends the type of construction that will occur, they develop and implement the construction plan and they oversee and manage the construction process.

 

Finance
Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities is committed to being a good steward of financial resources for the organization. This committee reviews the work of the treasurer offering support, suggestions, guidance and feedback.


Church Relations
Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities is a Christian organization and we rely heavily on churches to support us in our work. This committee helps educate and encourage churches and congregations to partner with us to eliminate poverty housing.

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