Opportunities: Volunteering Opportunities Current Needs Construction Volunteers: To Volunteer - Sign Up Here Volunteer Guidelines Volunteer Contact: Volunteer Desk (650)568-7342 volunteer@peninsulahabitat.org Home Current Volunteer Needs Cleaning Crew Peninsula Habitat for Humanity is seeking a crew of volunteers to help with final clean-up of each home we build. We want every homeowner to move into a home that is spotless, even if it's a resale home. Let us know if you'd like to volunteer. Frequency is approx. 3-4 times a year, either at a rehab home or a new home (or homes). Contact Erin Byer or call 650-568-7321 if you are interested in helping! Communications & Marketing Volunteers are needed to assist with all aspects of our communications program, including the development of press releases, public service announcements, brochures, collaterals, and other marketing materials, as well as content for our website, newsletters, and special events such as dedications and fundraisers. We also handle media outreach for announcements and story pitching to increase media coverage of Peninsula Habitat. Strong writing and communications skills are required. Please contact Jennifer Doettling, Communications Director, at jdoettling@peninsulahabitat.org or 650-568-7335 if you are interested in joining the communications team. Fund Development Volunteer The fund development volunteer assists the fund development department on a regular basis, performing a variety of administrative tasks, research assignments and special event support. This volunteer reports to the Corporate Development Officer and supports all fund development staff. Ideally, we need someone who can commit to a minimum of two hours per week during normal business hours. The volunteer must have careful attention to detail, be willing to work in a team environment, and be relatively comfortable using a computer (Word and the Internet). Grants Committee: Grant Writing and Grant Research Volunteers Grants are critical to the success of a non-profit like Peninsula Habitat for Humanity because they provide necessary financial support for the organization and our mission. The grants committee is a group of grant writers and researchers who collaborate to secure financial grants for Peninsula Habitat. We are an open, constructive group of volunteers and are in need of two new members to join the team: a grant writer and a grant researcher. We are looking for individuals who meet the following general qualifications for these positions: Self-motivated to comprehensively research prospective donors to understand their philanthropic interests and funding criteria and their grant/donation process. Must be Internet-proficient. Overcomes hurdles through follow-up communication (email, phone calls). Hurdles may include technical ones (e.g. website links don't link) or clarification of grant process (e.g. who is correct contact? what are funding priorities?) Other desired qualifications specific to each position include: Grant Writing Volunteer: Has writing background and thrives in a team environment, e.g. value feedback from team members. Can write to "land the deal", flexes style, wording and content to align our grant with the donor's philanthropic interests, needs and funding priorities. Must be WORD proficient. Presents grants to the committee for review and feedback and incorporates necessary changes. Can complete all activities to due date. Must be self-driven, requiring little to no follow-up on Peninsula Habitat staff member's part. Be dedicated, tenacious - driven by "as soon as possible" mindset. Grant Research Volunteer: Has background in on-line research Can assess the alignment between the prospect's interests and Peninsula Habitat's mission to make a recommendation on the next steps for that prospect. Presents recommendations to the grants committee. Due to the need for continuity in this long-term committee, individuals should be able to make a six month commitment, including a two-hour meeting every other week and 10-12 hours of research and/or writing respectively per week. Homeowner Relations Committee Members The Peninsula Habitat for Humanity Homeowner Relations Department is looking for volunteers to form a committee to support our total department needs. This would include handling applicant or homeowner issues, researching solutions/policies, outlining a strategic plan, recruiting more volunteers and implementing plans to build stronger relationships with our current Habitat homeowners. Meetings to be held roughly twice a month. If you are interested in being a member on our committee, please call our Homeowner Relations Manager, Erin Byer at 650-568-7321 or email ebyer@peninsulahabitat.org. Selection Committee The Homeowner Relations staff is currently looking for six volunteers to make up a Selection Committee. The committee will help assess current and future family selection needs, as well as decide the most effective way to implement new policies or procedures. Specific duties include: Reviewing and responding to pre-application forms Preparing and attending Orientations Processing and organizing application packets Engaging with applicants to help move the selection process forward Participating in Home interviews Developing outreach methods Volunteers should display an attention to detail, a non-judgmental attitude, excellent communication skills, and an overall belief in the Habitat mission. Committee meetings will be held roughly twice a month, and volunteers should expect a time commitment of up to ten hours a month during larger volume projects Homeowner Training Volunteers in Homeowner Training work with the Homeowner Relations staff to assess current and future homeowner training needs, determine a curriculum to meet those needs, research available community resources and/or partner with other organizations to provide the training needs. Individuals with experience in education/training, construction, conflict resolution/mediation, personal financial management, title/escrow are especially needed. The Volunteer will help: Develop a methodology to assess the training needs of current and future homeowners based on Peninsula Habitat's homeowner criteria for success. Research non-profit and for-profit availability of training programs to meet the defined curriculum. Locate staff and/or volunteers to create programs when none are available in the community. Clearly define goals and objectives of the programs. Engage the homeowners to attend, participate and critique the programs. Coordinate donations to ensure financial viability Office Volunteering Peninsula Habitat for Humanity is looking for a Database Administrator that will interact within the Fund Development Department and Volunteer Services Department. We are looking for a talented volunteer who will become the authorized manager of our database, Raiser's Edge 7 and can commit to 2 days/week working in our Redwood City office. As authorized manager, the Database Administrator will fill many roles. Specific Responsibilities Include: Data Integrity - The DBA reviews data entry integrity and makes adjustments to correct faulty data as needed. Reporting - The DBA works with the creation of specific reports needed by Peninsula Habitat staff and volunteers (primarily within the Fund Development team). These reports include financial accounting, lists for our direct mail program, mailing lists for internet and email campaigns, plus others Training - the DBA provides cross training to staff that need to use the database. Troubleshooting - the DBA provides support for Raiser's Edge 7 problems and helps troubleshoot new issues related the needs of the organization. Related Experience and Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel Advanced computer knowledge - database proficiency, Microsoft Access Volunteers should display the following attributes: Passion for the Habitat mission, non-judgmental attitude, outstanding written, verbal and public speaking communication skills, strong leadership skills, willingness to perform outreach activities into the homeowner community, and facilitation skills. We are looking for volunteers who are able to make at least a six-month commitment (preferably longer). Committee meetings will be held on a bi-monthly basis at the Redwood City office, with each meeting lasting around 1 ½ hours. Total time commitment will be up to 10 hours a month. Contact Thi Dao, Volunteer Coordinator Peninsula Habitat for Humanity LendaHand@PeninsulaHabitat.org