Lakes Region Habitat for Humanity

Volunteers Needed!!
We are looking for volunteers from all over the Lakes Region in our building efforts. Jobs for all skill levels will be available, no one will be turned away. Some of the tasks are:

Administrative tasks...stuffing envelopes, writing thank your notes, book keeping, and financial planning
Snack committee/ Volunteer appreciation Committee: organizing snack/ water breaks for site Volunteers, Baking, thank you notes.

Fund-Raising committee: Represent Habitat in the community, creating and implementing marketing strategies to support the continued and expanding awareness building and fundraising efforts

Business Partnerships committee: "team building" work days, unite staff to support community efforts and Habitats Mission. (Thank you J.Jill !)

Church relations committee: A committee with a representative from each local church that can help continue and expand our partnerships and find ways to appreciate the ones we have.

Volunteer coordination committee: Use organization skills to coordinate existing Partnerships to better utilize skill/non-skill based volunteerism.

Work at one of our building sites. Check back here for dates and times of the next work day.

Committees are doing work all year and have openings for all interested individuals.
If you are interested in being a Board Member you can contact our office and Meeting Facility at 66 Rte 25 #3, Meredith.

If you are interested in more of a commitment involving the leadership of Lakes Region Habitat for Humanity, consider becoming a member of our Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is composed of only volunteers. Members of the Board come from all areas of the Lakes region and all walks of life. Members serve in partnership with other Board Members to provide legal, moral and financial leadership and responsibility for all Lakes Region Habitat for Humanity operations. Board Members support the activities of the operating committees, and are solely responsible for determining Lakes Region Habitat for Humanity policy in the areas of Human Resources, Planning, Finance, Community (Church and Public) Relations and Organizational Operations.

If you are interested in joining our Board of Directors, please call us at 603-279-4820 or email us at info@lrhabitat.org. You can also download the application and send it to us at Lakes Region Habitat for Humanity, 66 State Route 25, Suite 3, Meredith, NH 03253.

If you or someone you know is in need of decent, affordable housing, please contact our office for more information about the process of applying for Habitat home ownership.
The Habitat for Humanity International web site contains more information on Habitat's history, mission, volunteer opportunities and contact information for other Habitat affiliates around the world

Committees:

Fund Raising
Public Relations
Family Selection
Family Partnership
Site Selection
Building
Church Relations

Volunteer Work Day

No Workdays are currently scheduled. Check back often for our next event. Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age. Would you like to know more about work days? Email your question to volunteer@lrhabitat.org.

Online Safety Course
Be a well educated volunteer when you arrive on the job site. Safety is our number one concern. That is why Habitat for Humanity has designed an 'Online Safety Course' just for Volunteers. This course is a very effective training tool for volunteers prior to volunteer day. It's easy to use... takes just 30 minutes to complete... and empowers you with the safety knowledge you need to be an effective part of your Habitat home build. Upon completion of the online course, the Habitat affiliate you are volunteering for will receive a certificate of completion for their records. Click here for instructions and take the course.

The Lakes Region Habitat for Humanity needs YOU!!
The Lakes Region Habitat for Humanity will celebrate our 30th year and plans to build our 32nd house in 2012. What’s more exciting is that this will be our first a handicap accessible house!
What we need: Qualified general contractors and tradesmen willing to give their time to build a new house from the ground up in 2012. We’re always on the lookout for materials donations as well.
Our dream would be a “Blitz Build” where contractors and tradesmen are able to get the house built and dried in with all utilities and mechanicals installed in a few weeks time. Then non-skilled volunteers could assist with the finish work inside and out.

Responsibilities of General Contractors:
Site and Civil Work Contractor:

Estimate and track expenses
Plan work schedules and coordinate with subcontractors
Supervise lot preparation including a suitable driveway, grading and foundation work for a small ranch house of approx. 1300 sq. ft. with an attached one car carport or garage.
Supervise necessary utilities work for the house (water, sewer, gas, electric)

Construction Contractor:

Estimate and track expenses
Plan work schedules and coordinate with subcontractors
Supervise the build of the house from the foundation up
Supervise all laborers to ensure proper framing, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, insulation and finish work inside and out

To volunteer contact us at:

Lakes Region Habitat for Humanity
66 State Route 25 #3
Meredith, NH 03253-6332

Phone 603-279-4820
Fax: none

Information: info@lrhabitat.org

Administrative volunteer : volunteer@lrhabitat.org

Building volunteer: workday@lrhabitat.org