Volunteering

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. Click on your area of interest to go directly to that section:

• Become a Volunteer
• At The Build Site
• On A Committee
• At The ReStore
• In The Office

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:

At 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.

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On a Committee:

Church Relations

Volunteers are required to present the Habitat message to the Faith Community throughout the city.

Communications

Volunteers with experience in public relations, advertising, or media relations are required to present the Habitat message to the general public.

Construction

Volunteers with experience in construction, project management, material acquisition, or building design are required to manage our construction activities, design Habitat homes, and acquire building materials at the lowest possible cost.

Family Partnering

Volunteers are required to partner with Habitat families and help them though the transition from renter to homeowner.

Family Selection

Volunteers are required to review Homeowner Applications, interview applicants, and recommend the families that will partner with Habitat to construct their home.

Fund Development

Volunteers with fundraising experience and/or contacts within the corporate community, among community groups, or foundations are required to raise funds to support the Habitat program.

Site Selection

Volunteers with contacts among the real-estate developers, or the City are required to maintain an inventory of developable land for Habitat homes.

Volunteer

Volunteers are required for recruitment, placement, scheduling, and recognition of the volunteers.

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At the ReStore:

Administration/Cash

Volunteers are required to answer the phones, schedule pickups for the driver and handle general administration tasks.

Driver's Assistant

Volunteer "swampers" are required to help the driver pick up donations and load/unload the truck.

ReStore Committee

Volunteers with retail experience, or contacts among potential donors are required to provide advice and plan strategy for the ReStore.

Warehouse Clerk

Volunteers are required to handle the intake and preparation for sale of donations. These volunteers also assist customers.

Appliance Tester

Volunteers are needed to ensure donated household applicances (fridges, stoves, washers, dryers, etc.) are in good working order and ready for resale.

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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.) are required for general office duties. Word processing experience would be an asset.

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