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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