Committees
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For those you don’t want to pound nails…strong, well functioning committees sustain Habitat for Humanity’s long-term house building efforts. Northern Fox Valley carries out its work through committees appointed to carry out the various tasks of the organization.
Family Selection
This committee is comprised of volunteers who help in the process of selecting partner families. This includes reviewing applications, interviewing the prospective families, and conducting home visits. Committee meetings are held monthly. The integrity of Habitat for Humanity’s program depends upon fair, objective, nondiscriminatory family selection.
Family Support
Volunteers provide partner families with a support system that helps them get ready for home ownership. This is accomplished by meeting with the family from the time they are selected until they move in. Family Support volunteers communicate with the family, track sweat equity hours, etc. This volunteer position is an instrumental part of Habitat’s goal to be a “people to people” partnership ministry aimed at the empowerment of families and communities, not merely a construction ministry. There is a special need for Spanish speaking members for this committee.
Event Planning Team
Habitat for Humanity sponsors a number of fundraising events each year. These events vary in size and scope and each needs volunteer labor to be successful. Events this year will include a benefit concert at the Hemmen's in Elgin as the capstone of our 20th anniversary year, Thomas the Tank Engine at the Illinois Railway Museum, a Walk-a-thon, and homeowner groundbreaking and dedication ceremonies.
Site Selection
This committee locates and evaluates lots for future Habitat homes. This includes working with realtors, visiting the lots, verifying zoning, determining utility locations, checking flood plains, etc.
To Become a Committee Member
Simply e-mail our volunteer coordinator by clicking on this e-mail link to our Volunteer Coordinator and we will contact you with details or attend a volunteer orientation meeting. To find our orientation meetings are the first and third Saturdays of each month at ReStore, 800 N. State (Route 31) Elgin IL. Follow this link for directions.
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