Volunteer Opportunities:

The ReStore needs Volunteers on the following days:

Will update soon

If you would like to volunteer in the Store, please stop in and familiarize yourself with the store.

 

Other Opportunities:

 

 

 

-Committees (click here for descriptions)

Our Committees need Chairpersons for the following:

-Finance & Budget

-Legal

-Office Management

-Family Support

-Site Selection

-Volunteer & Human Relations

-Leadership Recruitment & Development

-Church Relations

-Worship, Celebration, & Hospitality

-Youth

-Collegiate Relations

-Resource Development

 

-Board member (click here for more information. )

WE NEED YOU!

Our Board needs Representatives for the following:

-Youth

Specific Volunteer Opportunities:

SITE SUPERVISOR:  Click here for more information.

Bookkeeper:  Enter financial information into Quick Books computer program and make bank deposits.

Commitment summary: 6-8 hrs a week

  • Be able to come into the Fredericksburg office 2 days per week for approximately 3-4 hours each  

Family Sponsor:  A Family sponsor works directly with the family(s) while their house is under construction.  The family sponsor works with the build committee in helping the family choose build options, build schedule and work out any build related questions or concerns.  The family sponsor represents the family in Build Committee Meetings and attends the Family Support meeting.  In addition the Family Sponsor helps the families prepare for closing and either provides or requests assistance for helping the family have a budget prior to closing on their house.

Commitment summary: <10 hrs a month

  • 2 evening meetings a month (Family support 7pm 2nd Monday of the month and the Build Committee meeting 2nd Wednesday of the month  
  • Be able to meet or work with Homeowner as needed (mostly phone call or email conversations)
  • Interested persons should like working closely with families, providing advice as needed understand or be willing to learn the build process
  • Training provided

 

Home Owner Education:  Manage and assure that families have meet the HUD, VHDA and Habitat training requirements.  The training material is completed and this role is to either walk homeowners through the training modules or to arrange subject matter experts to present the material.  Training modules are covered in the Family Support meetings.  No experience is required and training is offered for interested parties.

Commitment Summary: < 5hrs a month

  • 1 meeting a month 2nd Monday of every month at 7
  • VHDA Certification training (every 2 years) (training provided)
  • Arranging guest speakers or working with the training materials in preparation for the monthly meeting

 

Aluminum Can Recycling Position:  An immediate need for a driver once every 5 weeks for the Livingston Landfill run.  The GFHFH Aluminum Can Recycling program is an important service to the local community and a key Green Business practice that protects the environment. It is also an important regular source of income that helps to fund GFHFH and its projects.

 

Commitment Summary:  Driver will need a truck to go to the Livingston Landfill, collect cans, bring them to Fredericksburg Scrap Metal, and then bring receipts and cash to the Habitat office.

 

 

 

If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out a Skill Survey and a Liability Waiver, attach to an email or bring completed forms to the event.  If you have any questions, contact the office at 540 891 5009 or send an e-mail message.

 

Youth Volunteers should go here for more information.

 

 

 

 

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