Volunteer: Event Support - Taste of Home - May 29Taste of Home is one of Evergreen Habitat's largest annual fundraisers, taking place on an upcoming Habitat construction site. Volunteers will help ensure this event is set-up in time and runs smoothly. Thank you!
Volunteers that support during the event will be provided dinner. Volunteers that help set up will be provided with snacks and drinks. Volunteers that help set up for the event, but are not signed up to volunteer during the event as well, are welcome to purchase a ticket to attend the event. If you are interested in attended Taste of Home as a guest after your volunteer shift, please email Miranda at volunteer@ehfh.org. Location & Parking: Our Cottages Project is located at the intersection of NE 46th St & NE 132nd Ave, however, the address listed is for a neighbor's house. Guests will be using a shuttle service from Image Elementary. Volunteer parking details are to come, as this is dependent on how early we will have access to the shuttle service. Program: Community Engagement and Outreach Taste of Home is one of Evergreen Habitat's largest annual fundraisers, taking place on an upcoming Habitat construction site. Volunteers will help ensure this event is set-up in time and runs smoothly. Thank you!
Volunteers that support during the event will be provided dinner. Volunteers that help set up will be provided with snacks and drinks. Volunteers that help set up for the event, but are not signed up to volunteer during the event as well, are welcome to purchase a ticket to attend the event. If you are interested in attended Taste of Home as a guest after your volunteer shift, please email Miranda at volunteer@ehfh.org. Location & Parking: Our Cottages Project is located at the intersection of NE 46th St & NE 132nd Ave, however, the address listed is for a neighbor's house. Guests will be using a shuttle service from Image Elementary. Volunteer parking details are to come, as this is dependent on how early we will have access to the shuttle service. Program: Community Engagement and Outreach volunteer opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 98682 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Write Thank You Cards for Store Donation Pickup CustomersWe would like to thank our community for supporting our mission by booking a donation pickup for items they have chosen to donate to our thrift stores by sending them hand-written thank you cards. This opportunity is ongoing. Once we see you respond, we will reach out to coordinate a time. Please note, we are in a new office space, as reflected in the address details. Our office hours are 9am-4pm M-F. Program: Community Engagement and Outreach We would like to thank our community for supporting our mission by booking a donation pickup for items they have chosen to donate to our thrift stores by sending them hand-written thank you cards. This opportunity is ongoing. Once we see you respond, we will reach out to coordinate a time. Please note, we are in a new office space, as reflected in the address details. Our office hours are 9am-4pm M-F. Program: Community Engagement and Outreach volunteer opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 98663 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Events CommitteeReports to: Kelsey Castrey - Development, Events, and Procurement Manager Schedule: Approx. 8-10 hours of volunteer service per month for 12 months with certain months having a lighter lift when events are not underway. Committee typically meets once/month. Some months may see two meetings when preparing for larger events, while others may see no meetings when there is a break between events. Description: This committee works to engage volunteers of any skill level in the planning and fundraising for our home building and repair projects. Volunteers on this committee work with staff, volunteers, and community businesses to gain support for EHFH events. Committee members engage in the fundraising, outreach, event planning and general development of the Taste of Home Spring event, Raising the Roof Fall event and others as discussed. Qualifications: Must be passionate about mission and vision. Ideal candidates are able to participate in one planning meeting approximately every 4-6 weeks (in person or zoom), support auction procurement remotely or in office and attend the events. Responsibilities: Commit to fundraising for annual events, procurement auction donations and items, support with event ideas, etc. Attend Event Committee meetings Complete action items each month outside of the monthly meetings Act as a liaison for Evergreen Habitat for Humanity in the community and within your own network to promote events, recruit new committee members or sponsors, etc. Attend fundraising events as applicable*New applicants welcome throughout the year* Program: Community Engagement and Outreach Reports to: Kelsey Castrey - Development, Events, and Procurement Manager Schedule: Approx. 8-10 hours of volunteer service per month for 12 months with certain months having a lighter lift when events are not underway. Committee typically meets once/month. Some months may see two meetings when preparing for larger events, while others may see no meetings when there is a break between events. Description: This committee works to engage volunteers of any skill level in the planning and fundraising for our home building and repair projects. Volunteers on this committee work with staff, volunteers, and community businesses to gain support for EHFH events. Committee members engage in the fundraising, outreach, event planning and general development of the Taste of Home Spring event, Raising the Roof Fall event and others as discussed. Qualifications: Must be passionate about mission and vision. Ideal candidates are able to participate in one planning meeting approximately every 4-6 weeks (in person or zoom), support auction procurement remotely or in office and attend the events. Responsibilities: Commit to fundraising for annual events, procurement auction donations and items, support with event ideas, etc. Attend Event Committee meetings Complete action items each month outside of the monthly meetings Act as a liaison for Evergreen Habitat for Humanity in the community and within your own network to promote events, recruit new committee members or sponsors, etc. Attend fundraising events as applicable*New applicants welcome throughout the year* Program: Community Engagement and Outreach volunteer opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 98663 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Development CommitteeThe purpose of the development committee is to raise public awareness about Evergreen Habitat and work on donor retention and cultivation. This is a trained sub-committee of the Board of Directors who serve as a sounding board for the Development Director and ensures that development activities the affiliate enacts are strategic and thorough. The group also supports event planning and coordination. This is a great entry-way into our organization if you would like to consider leadership on our Board of Directors. This group takes part in public speaking opportunities and creates the fund development plan, strategizing for the future of our organization. Program: Community Engagement and Outreach The purpose of the development committee is to raise public awareness about Evergreen Habitat and work on donor retention and cultivation. This is a trained sub-committee of the Board of Directors who serve as a sounding board for the Development Director and ensures that development activities the affiliate enacts are strategic and thorough. The group also supports event planning and coordination. This is a great entry-way into our organization if you would like to consider leadership on our Board of Directors. This group takes part in public speaking opportunities and creates the fund development plan, strategizing for the future of our organization. Program: Community Engagement and Outreach volunteer opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 98664 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Women Build CommitteeA program of Habitat for Humanity International, Women Build enables women to help eliminate poverty housing by building homes and communities. Through Women Build, women volunteers and homeowners gain the confidence and skills to lay bricks, pound nails, raise walls and create hope. Evergreen Habitat built its first Women Build home in 2012 and completed their second home in the summer of 2017. Women Build is a great way for women to have fun, help a family, and make a difference in a hands-on way. You’ll get to meet the family you are helping face-to-face. You can spend time with friends and colleagues, and make new friends while you work on the house. Plus you’ll learn construction skills you can use in your own home. Women Build also raises funds to build homes for hard-working families in need by hosting fundraisers, such as the Women Build Holiday Luncheon or the Women Build Bingo Night. The Women Build Committee consists of community-minded women who want to make a difference here in Vancouver-construction skills are not necessary! Program: Community Engagement and Outreach A program of Habitat for Humanity International, Women Build enables women to help eliminate poverty housing by building homes and communities. Through Women Build, women volunteers and homeowners gain the confidence and skills to lay bricks, pound nails, raise walls and create hope. Evergreen Habitat built its first Women Build home in 2012 and completed their second home in the summer of 2017. Women Build is a great way for women to have fun, help a family, and make a difference in a hands-on way. You’ll get to meet the family you are helping face-to-face. You can spend time with friends and colleagues, and make new friends while you work on the house. Plus you’ll learn construction skills you can use in your own home. Women Build also raises funds to build homes for hard-working families in need by hosting fundraisers, such as the Women Build Holiday Luncheon or the Women Build Bingo Night. The Women Build Committee consists of community-minded women who want to make a difference here in Vancouver-construction skills are not necessary! Program: Community Engagement and Outreach volunteer opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 98664 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Faith Build CommitteeThe Faith Build Team is engaged in fostering relationships with church administrative staff and members. Through this team, faith community relations with Evergreen Habitat are reinvigorated, expanded, and maintained. The team conducts fundraising efforts with all faith groups in consultation with the Chief Operating Officer. This team also supports event planning and coordination for faith group gatherings Habitat is hosting or invited to. Members commit to one year of service and are assigned 5-6 churches to communicate with. Program: Community Engagement and Outreach The Faith Build Team is engaged in fostering relationships with church administrative staff and members. Through this team, faith community relations with Evergreen Habitat are reinvigorated, expanded, and maintained. The team conducts fundraising efforts with all faith groups in consultation with the Chief Operating Officer. This team also supports event planning and coordination for faith group gatherings Habitat is hosting or invited to. Members commit to one year of service and are assigned 5-6 churches to communicate with. Program: Community Engagement and Outreach volunteer opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 98664 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Youth Volunteer OpportunitiesDo you have kids in your life who aren't old enough to volunteer on-site, but would like to get involved and give back to their community? Below is a list of ideas for ways to get involved. Service Projects: Recipe Scrapbook (presented to families upon move-in) Build birdhouses, little free libraries, picnic tables, planter boxes, etc. at home 2x4 party! (Write messages for families on lumber that will be used in their homes) Homeowner "Welcome Home" baskets "Thank you" snack backs, candy bags, or cards for volunteers Prepare lunch for site volunteers Ceramic pot decorating and seeds Neighborhood clean-ups Landscaping on Habitat site (depending on age and availability) School supply/book drive for Habitat families Food drive for Habitat families around Thanksgiving and winter holidays Decorate photo frames for Habitat families "Adopt" a Habitat room Tour a Habitat construction siteFundraisers: Car wash Bake sale Sale other items-maybe you like making jewelry, knitting hats, or propagating plants Cardboard City Tool Drive Aluminum can collectionOther ideas: Help represent Habitat at community events Host a Habitat info table at school or church Organize a letter writing campaign to show local lawmakers that youth in the community care about the lack of affordable housing in Clark CountyHave other ideas? Want to use your special talent or skill to help Habitat? Let us know! Email Miranda at volunteer@ehfh.org to discuss ideas or let us know what interests you! Program: Community Engagement and Outreach Do you have kids in your life who aren't old enough to volunteer on-site, but would like to get involved and give back to their community? Below is a list of ideas for ways to get involved. Service Projects: Recipe Scrapbook (presented to families upon move-in) Build birdhouses, little free libraries, picnic tables, planter boxes, etc. at home 2x4 party! (Write messages for families on lumber that will be used in their homes) Homeowner "Welcome Home" baskets "Thank you" snack backs, candy bags, or cards for volunteers Prepare lunch for site volunteers Ceramic pot decorating and seeds Neighborhood clean-ups Landscaping on Habitat site (depending on age and availability) School supply/book drive for Habitat families Food drive for Habitat families around Thanksgiving and winter holidays Decorate photo frames for Habitat families "Adopt" a Habitat room Tour a Habitat construction siteFundraisers: Car wash Bake sale Sale other items-maybe you like making jewelry, knitting hats, or propagating plants Cardboard City Tool Drive Aluminum can collectionOther ideas: Help represent Habitat at community events Host a Habitat info table at school or church Organize a letter writing campaign to show local lawmakers that youth in the community care about the lack of affordable housing in Clark CountyHave other ideas? Want to use your special talent or skill to help Habitat? Let us know! Email Miranda at volunteer@ehfh.org to discuss ideas or let us know what interests you! Program: Community Engagement and Outreach volunteer opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Allow Groups: No |