Habitat for Humanity Needs You!
Habitat for Humanity runs with the dedicated help of volunteers. These volunteers serve in a number of capacities including on our committees. These committees are invaluable to our operation.
Most committees meet on the 4th Monday of the month from 5:45-7:00 at the Habitat office – 480 Youngstown Poland Rd, Struthers, OH 44471
Faith Relations Committee
This committee is for people interested in building and maintaining the vital relationship between Habitat and local churches and religious groups. Responsibilities include making contact with church leaders, building awareness of Habitat and coordinating special projects with these faith communities. Members of all faiths are welcome! Chairperson: None
ReStore Committee
Anyone with experience in business, accounting, retail, or public relations would be an excellent fit for this committee, but everyone is welcome! The main purpose of the committee is assist in the planning and growth of the Habitat ReStore in Mahoning County. Chairperson: Sara Ellis
Site Selection Committee
People who are interested in identifying potential sites for construction. This includes working with local government officials on acquiring land and lots for building, water and sewer hookups and working with the construction committee to be sure lots are “buildable” for a house that is suitable for a partner family. Those who like to dabble in real estate would be natural members. Others welcome too! Chairperson: John Burgan
Construction Committee
People who have an interest in and may have knowledge of home construction. This can include surveyors, architects, people who know building codes, carpenters, concrete workers, plumbers, electricians, utility people and building supply people. There is a lot to know about building houses. If you have any knowledge at all, or if you would like some on-the-job training, please join us! Chairpeople: Bill Schroeder & Scott Craven
Family Selection Committee
This committee is made up of people willing to interview and work with families who have applied be a partner family with Habitat. These people will also check to make certain that the applicant families meet the criteria established by Habitat for homeownership. Working with the Family Support Committee, you will find certain joy in making what seems an unobtainable dream come true for some of these families! Chariperson: Beverly Willis
Family Support Committee
People who have good “social/people” skills to work with partner families both before and after construction to be sure that the families know what is required in the area of sweat equity, to provide a record of that time requirement, and to help in the transition of true homeownership. These sponsor/advocate/friends may also help the families in the areas of budgeting and home maintenance. Minimum 2 year commitment required. Chairperson: Bill Thornton
Resource Development Committee
People to identify and approach potential donors (individual, church, corporate) for either cash or “in-kind” gifts of material, labor, property, or support. This committee also needs people who can develop fundraising material and help with grant writing. This committee overseas all fundraisers for the year. You will be surprised to find how eager people are to give when they understand The principles of Habitat! Chairperson: None
Public Relations Committee
People who can write articles for newsletters, and one or two who would like to work with local media are needed for this committee. Persons interested in volunteering to serve on this committee may also speak to church groups and other groups and organizations about our projects and our mission. People on this committee help the affiliate “get the word out.” Chairperson: John Progar
If you are interested in volunteering, please call 330-743-7244.
The best way to get involved is to come to one of our general, open-to-the-public meetings, held on the forth Monday of every month. Sit in with the committee that is doing the work you would like to do, get acquainted and get involved.
