Join a Committee

There’s a lot more to Habitat than just hammers and nails. Much of the behind-the-scenes work at Habitat for Humanity-MetroWest/Greater Worcester happens within our volunteer committees. New committee volunteers are always welcome!  Check out the event calendar for upcoming meetings or email volunteer@gwhfh.org with your interest in a specific committee:

• College Consortium Committee — bring together students, faculty, and staff from area colleges to develop campus chapters of Habitat and support affiliate projects.

• Construction Committee — set up build schedules, construction oversight, project budgeting, procurement of materials, and assurance of safety on the work-site.

• Development Committee — organize fundraising and in-kind contribution campaigns, lead volunteers in support of these activities.

• Faith Partnership Committee — create and maintain relationships with faith communities by building awareness of Habitat as an ecumenical Christian ministry that welcomes people of all faiths committed to the cause of eliminating poverty housing.

• Family Partnership Committee — work with partner families to provide assistance with sweat equity requirements, homeownership education, closing process, adjustment to new homeowner responsibilities, and continued partnership.

• Family Selection Committee — solicit and screen applicants for partner families, recommend qualified families to the Board of Directors, and work with the Family      Partnership Committee to continue the relationship-building process with selected families.

• Gala Planning Committee — work to plan and organize the annual Cement Mixer Gala and Auction, our affiliate’s major fundraising event.

• Personnel Committee — help to develop and implement policies, and recruit and manage affiliate staffing.

• ReStore Committee — help oversee ReStore activities, assist customers on sale days, procure donations from local businesses and individuals, organize and price donated materials.

• Site Selection Committee — work with the Board of Directors to define focus areas and neighborhoods, collaborate with the Construction Committee and town officials to evaluate and obtain potential building sites.