Volunteer - On A Build Site - In The Office - On A Committee - At The Restore

Volunteer

Habitat for Humanity, Sault Ste. Marie and Area relies on volunteers to accomplish the many tasks that are required to complete homes for Habitat families. Below is a brief description of the areas in which you can make a contribution.

If you are interested in volunteering with Sault Ste. Marie and Area Habitat and the ReStore, please download our Habitat Volunteer Application & Waiver Form. Print out the forms, fill out the appropriate information and send or deliver them to our office. Or contact us to obtain the forms by other means. Call or email us for further assistance:

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Volunteer On The Build Site

Please Note: To work on a building project, approved safety shoes (CSA green tag) or steel toed work boots are mandatory on all Canadian build sites and must be provided by the volunteer. Hard hats and safety glasses are provided by the affiliate. Children under 16 years of age are not permitted on construction sites, but may help out in other ways.

Construction

Volunteers with a wide range of skills and skill levels (tradesmen, skilled amateurs, and eager helpers) are required in all phases of the construction of a Habitat home.

General Labour

Volunteers are also required as general labourers to complete a Habitat home.

Catering Co-Ordination

Volunteers are required to solicit meal providers and assist them in providing food for our volunteers

Meal Providers

Volunteers and volunteer groups are required to provide meals for our volunteers.

First Aid

Volunteers with current Saint John's Ambulance certificates are required on some sites. These volunteers may also participate in other activities on site.

Site Security

Volunteers are required to keeps sites secure after hours.

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Volunteer In The Office 

Database Administration

Volunteers with experience with MS ACCESS software are required to manage our database and help Habitat utilize the information.

Data Entry

Volunteers with general computer skills are required to enter data from various sources into our database

Mailing

Volunteers are required on an irregular basis to fold and label newsletters, stuff envelopes etc.

Newsletters

Volunteers with publishing experience are required to solicit material for our quarterly newsletter and prepare it for the printers

Office Administration

 Individuals that can volunteer on a regular basis during office hours (day per week, twice a month, etc.)