Current Job/Volunteer Opportunities:

The following positions are available:

Grant writing: This is a Volunteer position which could evolve into a paid position.
Duties include:
Researching potential grants and then writing grant proposals.  Some of the documentation
will be existing "boilerplate" documents, but each grant will require creation of specific
information and documentation.  Time commitment will vary, but some time in the Habitat
office will be required for consultation.  Some work can be done at home with internet access.

Qualifications:
Previous grant writing experience a plus.

This person reports to the Board of Directors. If interested
or want more information. Please call 540 891 5009 or send an e-mail message.

Church Relations Chairman: This is a Volunteer position.
Duties include:
Improve our contact with faith people in the area.
Train committee members to make effective presentations about HFH.
Serve as an encourager for committee members as they accomplish their
tasks. Develop a system of documentation and accountability. Call
and lead meetings of the Church Relations Committee. Stay in contact
with HFH International's Church Relations dept to obtain promotional
and how-to materials and to learn about denominational endorsements
and sponsorships. Oversee the development and production of in-house
promotional materials for use in enlisting church support. Establish
plans with churches to include Habitat in their volunteer and monetary
assistance. Organize the Pastor's Brunch & Building on Faith Activity
(if these are held) and make presentations.

Qualifications:
Has desire to share the Habitat story with others, has public
speaking skills and the willingness to make presentations on behalf of GFHFH,
works well with others in a leadership role and is able to motivate and encourage
volunteers.

This person reports to the Board of Directors. If interested
or want more information. Please call 540 891 5009 or send an e-mail message.

Public Relations Chairman: This is a Volunteer position.
Duties include:
Schedule and lead committee meetings. Participate in functions where a display table
is needed for Habitat. Oversee the ordering or copying needed for display table
materials. Request and collect articles for Habitat Newsletter. Submit newsletter items
for pagination and setup. Receive newsletter in final form and work with printer for copying.
Organize stapling, labeling and sorting of newsletters by ZIP Code. Take newsletters to Post
Office for bulk mailing and pay with Habitat check. Take photos of Habitat events. Develop
brochures about Habitat for public. Attend Chamber of Commerce social functions. Prepare
and distribute PSA’s to radio stations. Write articles for the newspapers: FLS, KG Journal,
Chamberlink. Speak to groups on Habitat history and function in the area.

This person reports to the Board of Directors. If interested
or want more information. Please call 540 891 5009 or send an e-mail message.

Family Selections Chairman:  This is a Volunteer position.

The family selection committee is responsible for managing designated aspects of the family selection and outreach programs as they relate to Habitat homeowners. 
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: 
Homeowner Application Process:
• Review and evaluate new homeowner applications
• Review and evaluate applicant credit reports
• Maintain database of applicant financial and employment information
• Coordinate volunteer process for financial review and in-home interviews with applicant families
• Communicate verbally and in writing with applicants regarding application approvals/denials/requests for information
 
Family Selection Committee:
• Plan and prepare for Selection Committee meetings
• Attend monthly meetings as Habitat representative
• Develop and update training manual and training sessions for new committee members
 
Family Support Program:
• Participation in Family Support Program as needed
 
Volunteer Management:
• Outreach and recruit volunteers interested in family selection
 
Data Analysis:
• Research and report applicant and homeowner demographics

This person reports to the Board of Directors. If interested
or want more information. Please call 540 891 5009 or send an e-mail message.

Volunteer Surveyor(s) to work on the Site Selection Team

Volunteer Interviewers to work on the Family Selection Team

Volunteer Sponsors to work with families through the Family Nurture Team.

To volunteer to build, to work on a committee or to help
collect Aluminum Cans for our House Building Fund, send
an e-mail message.

Please fill out a Skill Survey and a Liability Waiver and attach to the Email.