We work Thurday 8am-noon and Saturday 8am-2pm. No skills needed are needed; our crew leaders will teach you what you need to know. Tools are provided, but you may bring your own. Volunteers must sign an insurance waiver, wear closed-toe shoes, wear non-revealing clothing and follow all safety instructions. Lunch is provided as is water and portable toilet. Jobs on housing sites include: painting, hammering, roofing, and more. Call the office to see when we can use your gifts next.

Building

Responsible for coordinating construction and schedules, supervision of construction and safety on site, obtaining building materials, quality control, keeping costs down, etc. Works with Site Selection Committee to determine the need for land and to evaluate potential build sites.

Church Relations

Develops and implements long-range plans to recruit and nurture local congregations of all faiths, encouraging them to commit to the ministry of DHH. Designs and implements partnership, establishes, donor recognition, plans worship services and/or other events to mark Building on Faith Week (3rd week in September), telling the Habitat story to as many faith bodies as possible.

Family Selection

Acts as liaison between the applicant and DHH. Responsible for determining the criteria used to select families; criteria then approved by the board of directors. Coordinate and oversee orientation seminars for prospective homeowners, develop and screen applications forms, interview applicants, and recommend applicants to the board for approval. Once an applicant is approved, Family Selection turns the Partner Family over to the Family Support Committee.

Family Support

Responsible for mentoring Partner Families after the application has been approved. Works close with them to monitor the completion of sweat equity hours, ensure homeownership education, and be present through the closing process. After a family moves into their homes, the Family Support Committee continues to help the family adjust to new responsibilities, holding educational seminars and acting as liaison between Partner Family and DHH for one year.

Development/Fundraising

Annually formulates a strategy and then carries it out to raise funds for the Annual Campaign for building and operations, as well as capital projects as and when needed. Also in charge of donor appreciation.

Special Events

The committee plans and executes the special events held by DHH such as the annyal Harvest for Habitat (1st Saturday in October) and the River Roast (oyster roast held every January), and Flowertown Festival.

Public Relations

Responsible for the publicity that builds awareness of and goodwill for DHH. They are available to make presentations, issue press releases and PSA's. Produce quarterly newsletter to inform and raise awareness. Conduct dedication ceremonies, send thank you notes, oversee DHH participation in such events as the Flowertown Festival, the Summerville Christmas Parade, Scarecrows on the Square, etc.

Site Selection

Responsible for identifying land needs, defining, criteria and working to acquire land appropriate for building Habitat houses. The committee sources for land donations and heavily discounted property. Works closely with Building Committee in determining suitability site, investigating such aspects as wetlands, location of sewer, possible number of units, feasibility of getting permits/variances, etc.

ReStore

This committee provides expertise and support to the operations of the ReStore in cooperation with the ReStore Manager and the Executive Director in the areas of retail development and marketing, product acquisition, partnering, volunteer management, and internal affiliate relations.

Advocacy

Advocates on behalf of those in need of decent shelter. Communicate the needs of all people for safe and decent shelter, thereby engaging in deliberate efforts to leverage change within society to eliminate restraints that contribute to poverty and poverty housing. Puts shelter on the hearts and minds of people in such a powerful way that poverty housing and homelessness become socially, politically, and religiously unacceptable in our community.

Nominating

Identifies and recruits potential board members from among dedicated volunteers and presents them to the board for approval. Also offers a slate of prospective officers of the corporation and may make recommendations for chairpersons of the operating committees.

Executive Committee

Made up of the four Board officers plus three ad hoc members of the president's choosing, the committee meets between board meetings to exercise the authority of board when the board is not in session. Also performs finance/budget, human resources and strategic planning functions.