How do I volunteer?
We are in need of volunteers who desire to make our community a better place by improving lives through home ownership. Much of what Habitat is today, and will ever be, is made possible by our local donors and volunteers – some of whom have dedicated their time, treasures and talent for many, many years.
Home Construction
Individuals, business groups, church groups and other community organizations are needed to build a home alongside our future homeowners. No construction experience is necessary. All people of all skill levels are welcome at the build site. Volunteers work alongside contractors who will teach them what is needed to be done. Volunteers must be 16 years or older.
Hospitality or Site Hosting
Interested in being on the build site, but not looking to build? Consider site hosting. Our site hosts welcome and check-in volunteers, set up hospitality stations (food, water, first aid), help maintain a safe work environment and support all builders on site.
Food Donations
Do you like to cook or bake? Help us feed our hardworking volunteers on the build site. Homemade or donated goodies, snacks or full lunches are much appreciated!
Special Projects
Building homes alongside hardworking families and volunteers wouldn’t be possible without help behind the scenes. We’re always looking for people to help in a variety of ways – everything from planning events or fundraising activities, writing family stories, publicity, family selection, church relations to research and grant writing.
Join a Committee
Finance / Audit
• Recommends financial policies.
• Reviews the annual budget and recommends it to the full board for approval.
• Monitors financial reports prepared by the staff.
• Provides board oversight of the organization’s annual financial audit.
Homeowner Selection
• Provides oversight and guidance on the homeowner selection policy and procedures.
• Advises on homeowner selection issues as relevant.
• Develops and utilizes approved guidelines for recruiting and selecting applicants.
• Interviews and selects applicants for approval by the Board of Directors.
Partner Family Nurturing
• Counsels and guides the selected family in matters relating to home ownership both during the building of the house and after their purchase of it.
• Supports existing partner families in homeownership responsibilities.
Publicity
• Publicizes the mission, vision, and work of Brown County Indiana Habitat for Humanity
• Ensures the publication and distribution of a monthly newsletter via elist or other means.
• Maintains agency website, Facebook page and other social media.
• Coordinates print media releases.
Record your volunteer time
Whether you're volunteering to help build a home or a board member that needs to record time, you may click "Log My Volunteer Time" to submit your hours.