Opportunities From: PATH Volunteer Hub

Fauquier Habitat for Humanity has an ongoing need for Partner Advocates.  

Partner Advocates are matched with a Partner Family (adult members) and work directly with the family to provide support and counsel through the first year of home ownership. Educational opportunities for the families include:

Finance, managing a budget Applying for a mortgage Home maintenance Community Resources, being a good neighbor Receiving guidance and encouragement as they fulfill their responsibilities to Habitat.

Partner Advocates provide support, encouragement and direction in these areas.

Partner Advocate Commitment:

Weekly or bi-weekly communication with the Partner Family Attend and participate in monthly Advocate meetings - 1 hour Attend and participate with Partner Family in monthly Partner Home Ownership Classes – 1 hour

If you are interested in sharing your time and talents with a family with the end goal of “bringing people together to build homes, communities, and hope” - - - please contact Angela Robinson to set up a phone/conference interview. Thank you for your consideration of this important and life changing opportunity.

 

We are looking for a few skilled crew leaders. 

Are you:

in need of construction management skills to build your resume? an experienced builder that wants to share your knowledge with others?

Leadership of volunteers on the construction site is critical to completing our home builds on budget. Crew leader volunteers will be trained to assist Construction Manager in leading and training construction volunteers as well as learning and passing on the mission of Fauquier Habitat. In addition, they will provide direct supervision of projects and ensure that goals established by the Fauquier Habitat Construction staff are achieved.  ****Applicants will be interviewed and evaluated prior to being assigned to this volunteer role. 

Reports To: 

Construction Project Manager (CPM) and Assistant Construction Superintendent 

Responsibilities: 

Maintain site safety through modeling of safety practices and guidelines as dictated by OSHA and the Fauquier Habitat Construction Staff  Teach and lead a crew of 2-10 volunteers of varying experience levels on any given component of the building process  Provide positive guidance and supportive communication to the volunteers  Assist CPM with logistics of preparation for the work day i.e, where to report, (warehouse or job), loading of materials, tools and equipment on FHFH work vehicle, and be responsible to use FHFH vehicle for the day’s work.  Assist with all aspects of the home building process, and ensure that each house is constructed according to the approved plans and all sustainable building program requirements that FHFH has registered and committed to completing for certification(s).   Assist in loading and unloading of building materials and tools on site as needed  Properly maintain all tools and equipment and immediately report any losses or damages to the CPM  Lead in organized work habits and clean-up on assigned task, Coordinate and assist with set-up for the next work day and leading clean-up of entire site at end of day 

Time Commitment: 

Commit to leading volunteer crews as available, necessary, and scheduled at least twice a month to be considered active  Arrive early to the build location to prepare for volunteers  

Training:  

On Site training by Construction Staff or paid Sub-contractors, as scheduled  Training will focus on providing optimum experience on the build sites for all volunteers as well as job site safety 

Preferred Qualifications: 

Positive team player with ability to motivate and lead  Ability to be on one’s feet for extended periods of time  Ability to bend, squat, lift and make repetitive motions  Be willing to work outside

"This little light of mine, I'm going to let it shine, Let it shine, all the time, let it shine
All around the neighborhood, I'm going to let it shine, All around the neighborhood, I'm going to let it shine, All around the neighborhood."

Does this song resonate with you?  Are you a shining light?  Are you interested in helping us establish and maintain strong relationships with local congregations?

We need your help to engage members of our Faith Community to support projects and promote our mission; of making safe and affordable housing a matter of conscience and action in our community.

Our committee is small but with your help we can grow, will you help us?

Activities might include public speaking (or helping us find that one person who loves talking) and leading discussions of Habitat's goals and activities, keeping the church committee active/ engaged and coordinating the participation of individual congregations.