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Volunteer Orientation Program
Agenda for morning
• Welcome and Introductions
• What we do: The Mission MHFH
• Volunteer Roles and Opportunities
• Safety for the Build site and the ReStore
• How to sign up to volunteer
Who we are…. What we do
• Nonprofit, nondenominational Christian housing ministry
• Habitat welcomes all people
• Founded 1976 by Millard Fuller and his wife, Linda
Since the beginning…
500,000 Homes built world wide
2 Million People impacted
90 Countries have benefited
All 50 U.S. states are engaged
10 affiliates in CT
Record breaking
94,618 families served in
Fiscal Year 2012
Affiliates> Each affiliate is independent
• Fund raising• Volunteer Coordination• Building Model• Neighborhood Re-vitalization (ABWK)
> Support given by HFHI• Help starting an affiliate• Problem solving and support• Offers a forum for affiliate conversation• Development Opportunities
• Began in 1987• Works throughout Middlesex County• 13 homes Built• 8 ABWK Projects completed this year• ReStore in operation since December 2010• Tithe has supported construction of 80 homes
in Africa (now our commitment is to and Haiti)
Homeownership
• Equal Housing Opportunity
• Issues families face
– Overcrowding– Unfit conditions– And more
Homeowner Selection
3 basic criteria– The need for decent affordable housing– The ability to pay a no interest mortgage– The willingness to partner with Habitat
A Hand Up
Focus on families who earn serve less than 50% of the Average Median income in Middlesex County
Mortgage payment helps others
How can we build a house that is affordable?
• No profit, 0% Interest mortgage
• Financial contributions
• Volunteers
Hubbard Street$120,000
Huber Street$118,000
ABWK roof project
Volunteer Opportunities
• Building
• ReStore
• Office
• Committee
• Leadership
Questions
BUILDS
Typical Construction Day Schedule
• 8:30 to 3:30• Morning Moment of Silence• Safety Meeting and Training for work• Break for Refreshments• Lunch• Clean Up
Remember to call 860-343-9179
Questions
• What is the ReStore?
• What do volunteers do?
• Who can volunteer?
ReStore Safety Video
Questions
Volunteering on the Build Site or at The ReStore
Groups
Community Service
Corporate outreach
Sign up online
Committees• Family Selection Committee• Public Relations Committee• Finance Committee• ReStore Advisory Committee• ReStore Marketing Committee• Personnel (HR)• Board of Directors• Building• Land Acquisition Committee• Development Committee• Events Committee• Nominations
Office
• Volunteer Relations• Construction Assistance• Data Entry• Event Planning• Publication Creation• I.T. support• Much more
Questions
On line Volunteer Registration
www.habitatmiddlesex.org/volunteer
Middlesex Habitat for Humanity of Connecticut
34 Shunpike Road, Unit 24-26
Cromwell, CT 06416
860-343-9179 / www.habitatmiddlesex.org