Volunteer Opportunities

Join us today and be part of the team!

Energy! Creativity! A Sense of Community Involvement!

 We need your help:

• to plan fundraising events
• to include our corporate community in our fundraising efforts
• to coordinate information for our volunteer newsletter
• to coordinate advertising of our events through the media
• to assist in our faith committee's efforts
• to recruit and coordinate volunteers
• to become a member of any one of our committees and board

 

Everyone has the skills we need to make Habitat for Humanity a success!

Sign up today:

• by registering as a volunteer (just click on the "Volunteer Now!" button)
• by contacting our Volunteer Committee at volunteer@habitatyorkton.ca
• by phoning 782-8453 (78B-UILD)

Members of the board are responsible for fulfilling the mandate of Habitat for Humanity In Yorkton.

 

Build Committee:

Volunteers are required to become involved with site selection and construction management.

Faith Relations:

Volunteers are required to build and maintain good working relationships with the various faiths in our community.

Family Selection/Support:

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

Fund Development:

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

Public Relations:

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

Volunteer Committee:

Volunteers are required for recruitment, placement, scheduling, safety training and recognition of all volunteers.

 

Database Entry and Administration:

Volunteers with database experience are required to help Habitat enter, manage and utilize its database information.

Website Maintenance:

Volunteers with good computer software skills are required to help design and maintain Habitat for Humanity Yorkton's website.

Mailroom:

Volunteers are required on an irregular basis to copy, collate, fold, stuff and label marketing information and newsletters.

Newsletters:

We need volunteers with writing and/or publishing experience who are interested in preparing our quarterly newsletter.

 

Building volunteers need to be physically fit and will work on-site under the supervision of Habitat's construction manager.  Volunteers are provided with a safety training session and daily orientation to help create a satisfying volunteer experience.

 

Construction:

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

Food Coordination:

We need individuals and/or groups who are able to solicit meal providers and assist them in providing meals on-site for our workers.

Whether you are already skilled in the construction field or you have never swung a hammer, your team can be part of Habitat Yorkton's Group Build experience..

Spending a day on a Habitat for Humanity Yorkton build is a great way for businesses, corporate groups, schools and organizations to help make the dream of home ownership a reality for families living in need. What better way to learn the value of team building, cooperation and leadership skills than by working with your co-workers and peers on this year’s build in Yorkton.

By participating in a team build, you can make a huge difference in the lives of families in need of a Hand Up, not a Hand Out - while strengthening bonds and learning new skills.

Step 1:  Assign a group leader.

Step 2:  Ensure all forms are completed by each volunteer.

Step 3:  Click on "Volunteer Now" and enter registration(s).

Step 4:  Coordinate the dates that are suitable for your group.

Step 5:  Arrive on your assigned build day and have fun!

 

 

To learn more about how your group can get involved, please contact 783-6001.