Volunteer

Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities relies on volunteers to help our affiliate achieve its mission of making the dream of home ownership possible for our partner families. There are many volunteer opportunities available in the following areas:

Committees, Construction, Lunch Providers & Site Hosts, Office Assistance

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

Committees:

Public Relations
This committee is responsible for creating awareness and knowledge 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.

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.

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.

Volunteer Relations
Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities is a volunteer based organization and this committee assists with volunteer recruitment, organization, education, support and work assignments.

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.

Fund Raising
This is a new committee in the process of development. Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities, as a not for profit organization, must raise all of the funds needed to build our homes and support our infrastructure. This committee will help by organizing creative fundraising activities, researching donor sources and engaging and educating potential sponsors.

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

• That we provide tools and on site training and that we strive to make every volunteers exerience a meaningful one.

• We facilitate groups

• We are seeking people available during the week

• 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.

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.

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.