Help us raise awareness, provide office support or help raise funds for homebuilding projects. There are many opportunities to contribute your skills and time. Have skills you wish to contribute, but don’t see a position that quite fits? Don’t worry, as there is plenty of work to be done before and after the hammer swings. Find out how you can contribute by calling the Volunteer Coordinator at 519-455-6623 Ext 207.
Photographers help capture designated photos of our Habitat Homeowners, its employees, volunteers and the community that we serve- on the build site and at any special event. Photographers must be able to take clear, engaging photos indoors and outdoors. The ideal candidate will have their own equipment and the ability to send photos electronically. If you’re looking to build your portfolio, expand your networking circle, or simply give back to your community, this position is for you.
Our office volunteers provide administrative support to our team with a variety of office tasks such as data entry, database management, research, organizational jobs, posting online advertisements, newsletter, fundraising, answering the phone, responding to email inquires and more. Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, and the ability to use office equipment is an asset.
Get involved on one of our volunteers committees such as Fundraising, Volunteers, Regional Support or Family Selection & Support Committee. Involvement in one of our committees, gives you the opportunity to meet and share successes and concerns with others, allowing you to make the most of your professional development and networking opportunities. Our committee members contribute invaluable ideas, industry experience, and support to Habitat Heartland Ontario.
Events occur regularly throughout the year. The time commitment, location, and type of volunteer opportunities vary from one event to another. Volunteers lend a hand in many ways such as set up, registration, fundraising and representing Habitat in the community.
Outreach volunteers help with promoting and increasing awareness about Habitat at local events by running a community booth, posting flyers in the community or assisting with orientating new volunteers to the organization. If you love working with people, have a flexible schedule and are interested in making a difference in the lives of families in you community, we’d love to hear from you! Additional training is provided.
We have plenty of ways to get involved if you’re a student at Western University, Ivey Business School or Fanshawe College. Habitat for Humanity Western (Habitat UWO) has their own group that organizes outreach and fundraising events on campus, participates in local Habitat Build Days, and supports Habitat for Humanity International. The Students at Ivey Business School developed a program called Ivey Connects. Ivey Connects is a student run organization with the goal of inspiring students to contribute to the societies in which they live. They help local charities through volunteering and fundraising, while utilizing the skills the students are learning while in the program. We also have partnerships within certain programs at Fanshawe during the school year. The Fanshawe Carpentry Apprenticeship Program supports the build site with framing the walls and roof of the homes. The Plumbing Apprenticeship program helps with the entire plumbing installation from rough-in to finish. The Construction Project Management support us by sending volunteers to our regular build days, and the Sheet Metal Apprenticeship program support us by designing and installing our HVAC systems. To learn more, please contact volunteers@habitat4home.ca
