Construction
Site Selection
Family Selection
Family Support
ReStore
Outreach
Special Events
IT
Finance
Volunteer Relations
Public Relations
Committee Volunteers
Committees composed of volunteers carry out much of DuPage Habitat’s operations.
Here is more detail of what each committee is responsible for:
Activities:
Committee members support the Construction Manager and House Leaders in the construction of new or rehabbed
homes. Committee members play different roles ranging from scheduling of volunteers, materials handling,
conducting safety checks, training of crew leaders, leading teams of unskilled construction volunteers, etc.
Time Commitment:
- Time commitments vary depending on role
- In general, committee members meet every Tuesday night @ 7 p.m.
- Participate on build days (Thursdays and Saturdays) – Minimum of 2 build days per month.
- Assist with Crew Leader Training on 4th Tuesday of each month
Preferred Qualifications:
- Good interpersonal communication skills
- Patience and ability to teach unskilled volunteers
- Willingness to learn Habitat building techniques and safety standards
- Basic understanding or interest in home construction
- Looking for skilled tradesman or handy people willing to learn!
Activities:
This Committee researches communities as potential locations for Habitat homes. This includes identifying
land to purchase and interacting with municipal officials, neighborhood associations, real estate agents and property owners.
Committee members locate homes that are good candidates for rehab and assess homes for participation in our
Brush With Kindness Program.A Brush with Kindness is a program that helps preserve homeownership by partnering with
homeowners struggling to restore and maintain a safe and decent place to live.
Time Commitment:
Meet 1 to 2 times a month. Most other committee communications are conducted by phone or e-mail.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of DuPage County and its resources
- Ability to ensure confidentiality
- Flexible schedule and access to a vehicle to assist with scouting properties and attending open houses as needed
- Basic understanding of real estate, land use and government relations a plus!
Activities:
The Public Relations Committee promotes DuPage Habitat’s work in the community through print mailings, e-mail, the
internet and other media. Committee members write articles for newsletters and newspapers as well as advertising for
special events. Members participate in speaking engagements and plan new ways to educate the community about DuPage Habitat.
Time Commitment:
Meet 1 to 2 times a month as needed; on-going project support
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills including public speaking
- Passion and ability to convey Habitat mission
- Enjoy working with a variety of people
- Knowledge of DuPage corporate, faith-based and community organizations
- Knowledge of local media outlets
- Knowledge of social media
Activities:
The OutreachCommittee identifies potential partners in the community, meets with business leaders to solicit financial support,
engages local faith communities to participate in Habitat projects and approaches donors to ask for either cash or
“in-kind” gifts of material, volunteer labor, property or other support.
Time Commitment:
Meet 1 to 2 times a month as needed
Evening or weekend availability to present
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong communication skills including public speaking
- Passion and ability to convey Habitat mission
- Enjoy working with a variety of people
- Knowledge of DuPage corporate, faith-based and community organizations
- Willingness to be trained on making Habitat for Humanity presentations
Activities:
The Special Events Committee plans DuPage Habitat house dedications and annual fundraising events including the golf outing and
youth volleyball tournament. Committee members handle promotions and publicity, coordinate sponsors, manage logistics and perform
other tasks to execute the events.
Time Commitment:
Meet 1 to 2 times a month as needed with additional time commitment for major events in March and July/August
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Flexibility
- Creativity
- Enjoy working with a variety of people
- Knowledge of DuPage community resources
- Interest and/or experience in event planning, marketing or fundraising
Activities:
The Volunteer RelationsCommittee recruits new volunteers, facilitates the volunteer orientations, plans volunteer recognition events,
provides volunteer coordination for the worksite, oversees the volunteer database and works closely with DuPage Habitat staff and
committee chairs to address volunteer needs.
Time Commitment:
- Attend monthly orientation sessions
- Additional meetings closer to recognition events
Preferred Qualifications:
- Flexibility and reliability
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Comfortable with public speaking
- Passion and ability to convey Habitat’s mission
- Knowledge of DuPage community resources
- Experience as a volunteer is helpful
Activities:
The Family Selection Committee identifies applicants that are eligible to become Partner Families.
Some of their responsibilities include:
- Hosting application sessions
- Screening applications
- Interviewing applicants
- Recommending applicants for approval by the Board of Directors
.
Time Commitment:
Meet 1 to 2 times a month as needed with additional time commitment for homeowner application sessions
Evening/weekend availability for conducting family interviews
Preferred Qualifications:
- Excellent communication skills
- Compassionate, yet analytical
- Organized with scheduling and paperwork
- Able to ensure applicants’ confidentiality
- Enjoy working with a variety of people
- Basic understanding of credit reports and real estate
Activities:
This Committee helps Partner Families with the transition process of becoming homeowners. The Committee provides classes
and other educational opportunities on personal finance, budgeting, home maintenance, community resources and other important
information. Committee members assist Partner Families in making choices concerning their homes. The Committee also provides
a volunteer to guide each selected family, on a one-on-one basis, through the Habitat homeownership process.
Time Commitment:
Meet 1 to 2 times a month as needed
Evening/weekend availability for monthly partner family classes
Preferred Qualifications:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Flexibility
- Ability to ensure applicants’ confidentiality
- Enjoy establishing relationships with new people
- Basic understanding of home maintenance, finance and community resources
- Bilingual Spanish language skills are a plus!
Activities:
The Information Technology Committee provides ongoing support of DuPage Habitat’s website, Sharepoint, Raiser’s Edge database,
server management and overall technological infrastructure. Committee members also assist with graphic design projects and
troubleshoot IT issues.
Time Commitment:
- Meet every other Wednesday via conference call at 11:30 a.m.
- Some of the work can be done remotely
Preferred Qualifications:
- Flexibility and reliability
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Adobe software, Sharepoint and Raiser’s Edge
- Ability to ensure confidentiality
- General technological literacy
Activities:
The Finance Committee works with the Business Manager to oversee the budget and finances of DuPage Habitat. It helps set policy
for financial planning and tracking and directs the annual budgeting process. Committee members work on internal audit preparation,
financial policies review, financial fitness seminars and property tax exemption.
Time Commitment:
45-minute meetings (phone-in) every other Wednesday at 11:30 AM.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Excellent organizational skills
- Detail oriented
- Ability to ensure confidentiality
- Finance, accounting or other relevant experience
Activities:
Cashiers, Trucking and Deliver, Stock
Time Commitment:
Restore Store Manager assigned
Preferred Qualifications:
- Excellent organization skills
- Cashiering
- Valid drivers license
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