Volunteer Positions
NEW Volunteer Position: Property Assistant
KVHH is currently looking for a mature volunteer to find vacant lots suitable for building and homes for rehabilitation projects. This process involves working with city officials, local realtors, title offices, and others to locate and evaluate properties.
Responsibilities include:
- Research potential property - location, zoning, and condition of the property
- Orchestrate environmental reviews for property
- Check/research building regulations for property
- Meet with Executive Director on a regular basis to exchange information
- Assist with some administrative duties
Qualifications:
- Good organizational skills
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently
- Self-motivated
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Demonstrate computer knowledge.
Hours/Commitment:
- This is an on-going position, with a minimum commitment of six months.
- Days and hours for this position are flexible with an average of 8-15 hours per week required.
- Some work may be done in the field or at home, but a minimum of two one-hour periods per week must be completed in the KVHH office.
Please send all inquiries to vc@habitatkalamazoo.org and reference Volunteer Property Assistant or call 269-344-2443 ext. 204.
Habitat ReStore
The Habitat ReStore needs volunteers. Contact the Volunteer Coordinator: 269-344-2443, ext. 204, or complete the online volunteer orientation.
Here are some current needs:
Customer Service Assistants. Outgoing volunteers needed to help shoppers and donors during store hours.- Donation Coordinators. Help organize donation pick-ups and process paperwork.
- Heavy Lifters. Help load and unload the Habitat ReStore truck; move and organize stock in the store.
- Stock Organizers / Cleaners. Keeping stock organized and neat makes it easier to sell.
Other Opportunities
There are a lot of ways you can serve your community with Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for Humanity! Here are some areas in which your help is needed:
- Skilled Supervisors. Volunteers with skills in construction are needed to lead other volunteer groups on Saturdays. Training or teaching experience desirable. Time commitment: supervise one Saturday group per month. Required planning meetings with KVHH Construction Manager will be scheduled once a month or less.
- Data Entry and Clerical Support. Computer-savvy volunteers are needed to help maintain our database. We need help entering volunteer hours and information, and updating our mailing list. Time commitment: 2 - 4 hours a week, Monday - Friday.
- Lunch-time Receptionists. Answer phones and greet customers in our office during lunchtime on Tuesday, Thursday or Friday, 11:45 am - 1:15 pm.
- Habitat Gardeners. Help tend our garden. This plot, behind Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, accepts donations of perennials, shrubs, and trees which are used to landscape Habitat homes. We need volunteers to keep the beds weeded, mow the grass between the beds, and tend the plants. Time commitment: variable.
- Family Selection Coordinators. Help recruit and evaluate potential home buyers. Includes community outreach, assisting with workshops, and monthly committee meetings. Time commitment: varies with workload. Can work a few afternoons or mornings each week as needed (6 - 10 hours per week). Flexible schedule. Should have good communications skills and commitment to our mission.
- Special Events Team. Help prepare and present special events with KVHH. This includes receptions, open houses, and outreach events like the Home Expo. Time commitment: variable.
If you are interested or have another way in which you would like to help, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator online or by calling (269) 344-2443, ext. 204.