Volunteer: Lunch Donor for Construction VolunteersWe bring people together to build homes, community, and hope. Sharing a meal on the build site not only provides nourishment for hardworking volunteers, but it also allows time for fellowship and conversation. By providing meals to our construction volunteers, staff, and partner families, you are helping us build a stronger community. Please arrive at our Washougal build site, located at 1605 H St. Washougal, WA 98671, a few minutes before noon, which is when our construction crew takes their lunch break. You will be able to spot our build site by finding the Evergreen Habitat for Humanity banner and a bright blue porta potty. Habitat always provides: tablesplates serving utensilsbottled waterPlates, serving utensil and bottled water donations are always welcome. Meals can be provided by individuals or groups. We will email you a few days before your scheduled volunteer day letting you know how many volunteers to expect and any food restrictions. Lunch donors who are able to bring an alternative for folks with food restrictions are always appreciated, but we understand this is not always easily achievable and understand if alternative options are not able to be provided. We also welcome lunch and/or snack donations in our Clark County Habitat Store volunteers and staff. To donate food to the store, please coordinate with Miranda at volunteer@ehfh.org. Program: Lunch Donor We bring people together to build homes, community, and hope. Sharing a meal on the build site not only provides nourishment for hardworking volunteers, but it also allows time for fellowship and conversation. By providing meals to our construction volunteers, staff, and partner families, you are helping us build a stronger community. Please arrive at our Washougal build site, located at 1605 H St. Washougal, WA 98671, a few minutes before noon, which is when our construction crew takes their lunch break. You will be able to spot our build site by finding the Evergreen Habitat for Humanity banner and a bright blue porta potty. Habitat always provides: tablesplates serving utensilsbottled waterPlates, serving utensil and bottled water donations are always welcome. Meals can be provided by individuals or groups. We will email you a few days before your scheduled volunteer day letting you know how many volunteers to expect and any food restrictions. Lunch donors who are able to bring an alternative for folks with food restrictions are always appreciated, but we understand this is not always easily achievable and understand if alternative options are not able to be provided. We also welcome lunch and/or snack donations in our Clark County Habitat Store volunteers and staff. To donate food to the store, please coordinate with Miranda at volunteer@ehfh.org. Program: Lunch Donor volunteer opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 98671 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Central Vancouver Habitat Store Orientation & Training***PLEASE only sign up for one first day orientation shift. After orientation, you will be able to see all of our store volunteer shifts, which take place 7 days a week from 9am-6pm, and occur in 2, 4, or 8-hour blocks.*** If the scheduled orientation times do not work for your schedule, please email volunteer@ehfh.org, and we will do our best to accommodate your schedule. Please wait by the information station (the house facade with the TV) until the start of your orientation. If your orientation starts before 10am, or takes place on a Monday, please enter the parking lot through the East side on Ellsworth, and enter the store through the garage door under the awning, where our donation dock is located. What to expect: You will learn more about our organization, our mission, and how you support that mission as a volunteer. You will meet our store associates and other volunteers, learn about store operations, and get hands on experience with basic store volunteer tasks. CLOSE-TOED SHOES ARE REQUIRED Please come prepared to be on your feet for the duration of the shift (please contact volunteer@ehfh.org if accommodations are needed). Wear closed toe shoes and clothes that are comfortable (most folks wear jeans and a t-shirt/sweatshirt). The store is not temperature-controlled. Location: 10811 SE 2nd Street, Vancouver, WA 98664 Description: Store volunteers help us raise critical funding for our home homeownership and repair programs by support daily operations. Volunteer Tasks: These are the main ways volunteers help in the store. We encourage you to share your interests and talents with us during this introductory shift so we can help pair you with appropriate tasks and teammates for your future shifts. Volunteer tasks include: Reset Displays: Restock and reorganize sections of the storeProcessing: Sort donations, tag items, move items to sales floor and sort by type Customer Service: Help customers find items, answer customer questions, and help customers load items into vehicles Sales Floor: Merchandise items to create and maintain a safe and user-friendly shopping experience Special Projects: Repair furniture, help create store displays, store maintenance projects, painting, etc.Supervisor: All store staff members are responsible for creating a welcoming environment for store volunteers. However, the store volunteer lead and store supervisors will direct most daily tasks with the support of store associates and the volunteer coordinator. The manager, assistant manager, and volunteer coordinator will be responsible for formal performance management. Time Commitment: No minimum shift requirement, but being able to commit to two shifts per month to start out helps volunteers to work more independently after training. We’re open to volunteers 7 days a week and would love to have you on our team. Shifts occur in 2, 4, or 8-hour blocks from 9am-6pm. Physical Requirements: All abilities welcome! Store volunteers are often on their feet for up to 2 hours, but we have tasks that can be done seated if needed. Most tasks will include walking, standing, potentially squatting or crouching, pushing carts, and moving items on dollies. Age Requirements: 14-15 y/o volunteers must be accompanied by an adult 21+ at all times. Volunteers 16-18 do not need an adult, but do need a legal guardian to complete their waiver. Volunteers under 18 are not permitted to use power tools. We strive for a culture where people of every race, ethnicity, nationality, economic status, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, size, and disability are welcomed, empowered, and celebrated. Please contact us about any accessibility requirements you have so we can work together to accommodate you. All store volunteers must complete background check before signing up for more shifts. We understand this volunteer opportunity will not be the best fit for everyone, and therefore give folks a chance to attend orientation before completing the background check. We cannot accept volunteers with certain histories, including charges within the past 10 years related to theft and/or violence. Thank you for understanding. Program: Clark County Habitat Stores ***PLEASE only sign up for one first day orientation shift. After orientation, you will be able to see all of our store volunteer shifts, which take place 7 days a week from 9am-6pm, and occur in 2, 4, or 8-hour blocks.*** If the scheduled orientation times do not work for your schedule, please email volunteer@ehfh.org, and we will do our best to accommodate your schedule. Please wait by the information station (the house facade with the TV) until the start of your orientation. If your orientation starts before 10am, or takes place on a Monday, please enter the parking lot through the East side on Ellsworth, and enter the store through the garage door under the awning, where our donation dock is located. What to expect: You will learn more about our organization, our mission, and how you support that mission as a volunteer. You will meet our store associates and other volunteers, learn about store operations, and get hands on experience with basic store volunteer tasks. CLOSE-TOED SHOES ARE REQUIRED Please come prepared to be on your feet for the duration of the shift (please contact volunteer@ehfh.org if accommodations are needed). Wear closed toe shoes and clothes that are comfortable (most folks wear jeans and a t-shirt/sweatshirt). The store is not temperature-controlled. Location: 10811 SE 2nd Street, Vancouver, WA 98664 Description: Store volunteers help us raise critical funding for our home homeownership and repair programs by support daily operations. Volunteer Tasks: These are the main ways volunteers help in the store. We encourage you to share your interests and talents with us during this introductory shift so we can help pair you with appropriate tasks and teammates for your future shifts. Volunteer tasks include: Reset Displays: Restock and reorganize sections of the storeProcessing: Sort donations, tag items, move items to sales floor and sort by type Customer Service: Help customers find items, answer customer questions, and help customers load items into vehicles Sales Floor: Merchandise items to create and maintain a safe and user-friendly shopping experience Special Projects: Repair furniture, help create store displays, store maintenance projects, painting, etc.Supervisor: All store staff members are responsible for creating a welcoming environment for store volunteers. However, the store volunteer lead and store supervisors will direct most daily tasks with the support of store associates and the volunteer coordinator. The manager, assistant manager, and volunteer coordinator will be responsible for formal performance management. Time Commitment: No minimum shift requirement, but being able to commit to two shifts per month to start out helps volunteers to work more independently after training. We’re open to volunteers 7 days a week and would love to have you on our team. Shifts occur in 2, 4, or 8-hour blocks from 9am-6pm. Physical Requirements: All abilities welcome! Store volunteers are often on their feet for up to 2 hours, but we have tasks that can be done seated if needed. Most tasks will include walking, standing, potentially squatting or crouching, pushing carts, and moving items on dollies. Age Requirements: 14-15 y/o volunteers must be accompanied by an adult 21+ at all times. Volunteers 16-18 do not need an adult, but do need a legal guardian to complete their waiver. Volunteers under 18 are not permitted to use power tools. We strive for a culture where people of every race, ethnicity, nationality, economic status, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, size, and disability are welcomed, empowered, and celebrated. Please contact us about any accessibility requirements you have so we can work together to accommodate you. All store volunteers must complete background check before signing up for more shifts. We understand this volunteer opportunity will not be the best fit for everyone, and therefore give folks a chance to attend orientation before completing the background check. We cannot accept volunteers with certain histories, including charges within the past 10 years related to theft and/or violence. Thank you for understanding. Program: Clark County Habitat Stores volunteer opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 98664 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: West Vancouver Habitat Store Orientation & Training***PLEASE only sign up for one orientation shift. If the scheduled orientation times do not work for your schedule, please email volunteer@ehfh.org, and we will do our best to accommodate your schedule. What to expect: You will learn more about our organization, our mission, and how you support that mission as a volunteer. You will meet our store associates and other volunteers, learn about store operations, and get hands on experience with basic store volunteer tasks. CLOSE-TOED SHOES ARE REQUIRED Please come prepared to be on your feet for the duration of the shift (please contact volunteer@ehfh.org if accommodations are needed). Wear closed toe shoes and clothes that are comfortable (most folks wear jeans and a t-shirt/sweatshirt). Location: 3200 NE 52nd St, Vancouver, WA 98663. Description: Store volunteers help us raise critical funding for our home homeownership and repair programs by support daily operations. Volunteer Tasks: These are the main ways volunteers help in the store. We encourage you to share your interests and talents with us during this introductory shift so we can help pair you with appropriate tasks and teammates for your future shifts. Volunteer tasks include: Reset Displays: Restock and reorganize sections of the storeProcessing: Sort donations, tag items, move items to sales floor and sort by type Customer Service: Help customers find items, answer customer questions, and help customers load items into vehicles Sales Floor: Merchandise items to create and maintain a safe and user-friendly shopping experience Special Projects: Repair furniture, help create store displays, store maintenance projects, painting, etc.Supervisor: All store staff members are responsible for creating a welcoming environment for store volunteers. However, the store volunteer lead and store supervisors will direct most daily tasks with the support of store associates and the volunteer coordinator. The manager, assistant manager, and volunteer coordinator will be responsible for formal performance management. Time Commitment: No minimum shift requirement, but being able to commit to two shifts per month to start out helps volunteers to work more independently after training. We’re open to volunteers 7 days a week and would love to have you on our team. Shifts occur in 2, 4, or 8-hour blocks from 9am-6pm. Physical Requirements: All abilities welcome! Store volunteers are often on their feet for up to 2 hours, but we have tasks that can be done seated if needed. Most tasks will include walking, standing, potentially squatting or crouching, pushing carts, and moving items on dollies. Age Requirements: 14-15 y/o volunteers must be accompanied by an adult 21+ at all times. Volunteers 16-18 do not need an adult, but do need a legal guardian to complete their waiver. Volunteers under 18 are not permitted to use power tools. We strive for a culture where people of every race, ethnicity, nationality, economic status, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, size, and disability are welcomed, empowered, and celebrated. Please contact us about any accessibility requirements you have so we can work together to accommodate you. All store volunteers must complete background check before signing up for more shifts. We understand this volunteer opportunity will not be the best fit for everyone, and therefore give folks a chance to attend orientation before completing the background check. We cannot accept volunteers with certain histories, including charges within the past 10 years related to theft and/or violence. Thank you for understanding. Program: Clark County Habitat Stores ***PLEASE only sign up for one orientation shift. If the scheduled orientation times do not work for your schedule, please email volunteer@ehfh.org, and we will do our best to accommodate your schedule. What to expect: You will learn more about our organization, our mission, and how you support that mission as a volunteer. You will meet our store associates and other volunteers, learn about store operations, and get hands on experience with basic store volunteer tasks. CLOSE-TOED SHOES ARE REQUIRED Please come prepared to be on your feet for the duration of the shift (please contact volunteer@ehfh.org if accommodations are needed). Wear closed toe shoes and clothes that are comfortable (most folks wear jeans and a t-shirt/sweatshirt). Location: 3200 NE 52nd St, Vancouver, WA 98663. Description: Store volunteers help us raise critical funding for our home homeownership and repair programs by support daily operations. Volunteer Tasks: These are the main ways volunteers help in the store. We encourage you to share your interests and talents with us during this introductory shift so we can help pair you with appropriate tasks and teammates for your future shifts. Volunteer tasks include: Reset Displays: Restock and reorganize sections of the storeProcessing: Sort donations, tag items, move items to sales floor and sort by type Customer Service: Help customers find items, answer customer questions, and help customers load items into vehicles Sales Floor: Merchandise items to create and maintain a safe and user-friendly shopping experience Special Projects: Repair furniture, help create store displays, store maintenance projects, painting, etc.Supervisor: All store staff members are responsible for creating a welcoming environment for store volunteers. However, the store volunteer lead and store supervisors will direct most daily tasks with the support of store associates and the volunteer coordinator. The manager, assistant manager, and volunteer coordinator will be responsible for formal performance management. Time Commitment: No minimum shift requirement, but being able to commit to two shifts per month to start out helps volunteers to work more independently after training. We’re open to volunteers 7 days a week and would love to have you on our team. Shifts occur in 2, 4, or 8-hour blocks from 9am-6pm. Physical Requirements: All abilities welcome! Store volunteers are often on their feet for up to 2 hours, but we have tasks that can be done seated if needed. Most tasks will include walking, standing, potentially squatting or crouching, pushing carts, and moving items on dollies. Age Requirements: 14-15 y/o volunteers must be accompanied by an adult 21+ at all times. Volunteers 16-18 do not need an adult, but do need a legal guardian to complete their waiver. Volunteers under 18 are not permitted to use power tools. We strive for a culture where people of every race, ethnicity, nationality, economic status, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, size, and disability are welcomed, empowered, and celebrated. Please contact us about any accessibility requirements you have so we can work together to accommodate you. All store volunteers must complete background check before signing up for more shifts. We understand this volunteer opportunity will not be the best fit for everyone, and therefore give folks a chance to attend orientation before completing the background check. We cannot accept volunteers with certain histories, including charges within the past 10 years related to theft and/or violence. Thank you for understanding. Program: Clark County Habitat Stores volunteer opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 98663 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Construction Volunteer OrientationWhat is a Construction Volunteer Orientation?
Asking our volunteers to attend a brief, 1-hour orientation helps ensure all of our volunteers are on the same page, increasing confidence, comfortability, and preparedness, leading to a more productive experience for everyone involved. During the orientation, you will learn more about our mission, the purpose behind this work, and how you support that mission. We will go over safety protocols, what to expect on an Evergreen Habitat Build Site, and our expectations of you as a volunteer. This virtual orientation helps prepare you for your build day so our construction leaders can focus on teaching and pairing volunteers with tasks for the day. Who should attend an orientation?Anyone interested in volunteering on an Evergreen Habitat construction site as an individual must attend an orientation. What if I am part of a group? This does not apply to groups who schedule a Group Build Day with us. Any individuals who would like to volunteer outside of their scheduled Group Build Day must attend an orientation. What if I attended an orientation in one of the Clark County Habitat Stores? Thank you for volunteering in one of our stores! This orientation contains information specific to our construction site, so we will need you to complete this orientation as well. What if I have volunteered on one of Evergreen Habitat's construction projects in the past? That's great! Thank you so much for your previous volunteerism with us. We do still need to ask that you attend an orientation if you have not already. Where is the orientation?Orientation will take place on Zoom - you will be sent a link to join the zoom meeting the morning of your scheduled orientation shift. Please ensure the email address associated with your volunteer account is up to date so that you receive the link. What if none of these times work for my schedule? If none of the posted orientation times work for you, please email volunteer@ehfh.org so we can send you the recorded orientation video. What happens after orientation?After you have attended orientation, we will send you a link to fill out a background check. The background check typically takes just a couple of days to process, but can take a couple of weeks for background checks to be processed. We cannot accept volunteers with certain histories, including, but not limited to active charges or prior convictions related to theft, violence, or crimes of a sexual nature. Evergreen Habitat pays the cost of all background checks. We do not run a credit check. What days can I volunteer on the construction site?After you have attended orientation and passed the background check you will be able to sign up for as many or as few shifts as you would like. New volunteers are welcome to volunteer on Fridays and Saturdays from 8:30am-3pm. We ask that construction volunteers commit to the entire build day. No skills are needed. You must be 16 or older to volunteer on our construction site. We are excited to welcome you out to site soon! We strive for a culture where people of every race, ethnicity, nationality, economic status, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, size, and disability are welcomed, empowered, and celebrated. Please contact us about any accessibility requirements you have so we can work together to accommodate you. Program: New Home Construction What is a Construction Volunteer Orientation?
Asking our volunteers to attend a brief, 1-hour orientation helps ensure all of our volunteers are on the same page, increasing confidence, comfortability, and preparedness, leading to a more productive experience for everyone involved. During the orientation, you will learn more about our mission, the purpose behind this work, and how you support that mission. We will go over safety protocols, what to expect on an Evergreen Habitat Build Site, and our expectations of you as a volunteer. This virtual orientation helps prepare you for your build day so our construction leaders can focus on teaching and pairing volunteers with tasks for the day. Who should attend an orientation?Anyone interested in volunteering on an Evergreen Habitat construction site as an individual must attend an orientation. What if I am part of a group? This does not apply to groups who schedule a Group Build Day with us. Any individuals who would like to volunteer outside of their scheduled Group Build Day must attend an orientation. What if I attended an orientation in one of the Clark County Habitat Stores? Thank you for volunteering in one of our stores! This orientation contains information specific to our construction site, so we will need you to complete this orientation as well. What if I have volunteered on one of Evergreen Habitat's construction projects in the past? That's great! Thank you so much for your previous volunteerism with us. We do still need to ask that you attend an orientation if you have not already. Where is the orientation?Orientation will take place on Zoom - you will be sent a link to join the zoom meeting the morning of your scheduled orientation shift. Please ensure the email address associated with your volunteer account is up to date so that you receive the link. What if none of these times work for my schedule? If none of the posted orientation times work for you, please email volunteer@ehfh.org so we can send you the recorded orientation video. What happens after orientation?After you have attended orientation, we will send you a link to fill out a background check. The background check typically takes just a couple of days to process, but can take a couple of weeks for background checks to be processed. We cannot accept volunteers with certain histories, including, but not limited to active charges or prior convictions related to theft, violence, or crimes of a sexual nature. Evergreen Habitat pays the cost of all background checks. We do not run a credit check. What days can I volunteer on the construction site?After you have attended orientation and passed the background check you will be able to sign up for as many or as few shifts as you would like. New volunteers are welcome to volunteer on Fridays and Saturdays from 8:30am-3pm. We ask that construction volunteers commit to the entire build day. No skills are needed. You must be 16 or older to volunteer on our construction site. We are excited to welcome you out to site soon! We strive for a culture where people of every race, ethnicity, nationality, economic status, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, size, and disability are welcomed, empowered, and celebrated. Please contact us about any accessibility requirements you have so we can work together to accommodate you. Program: New Home Construction volunteer opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Social Media SupportWe are looking for a volunteer who can assist our Marketing and Development Coordinator, Leah with social media marketing for our Clark County Habitat Store. Time commitment: 2-3 hours/week, depending on need Tasks: Capture store photos + videoIn partnership with Leah, create posts for the Store - stories, reels, carouselsThis role with mostly be capturing content, which Leah will craft into posts.The schedule is flexible. You will work with Leah to find a schedule that works for both of you. Program: Community Engagement and Outreach We are looking for a volunteer who can assist our Marketing and Development Coordinator, Leah with social media marketing for our Clark County Habitat Store. Time commitment: 2-3 hours/week, depending on need Tasks: Capture store photos + videoIn partnership with Leah, create posts for the Store - stories, reels, carouselsThis role with mostly be capturing content, which Leah will craft into posts.The schedule is flexible. You will work with Leah to find a schedule that works for both of you. Program: Community Engagement and Outreach volunteer opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 98664 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 Relations CommitteeThe Faith Relations 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 Relations 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 |