Non-Construction Volunteers
Non-construction volunteers are regularly needed to support our mission.
There are many ways to volunteer with Essex County Habitat that don’t involve building:
- Work behind the scenes in the office
- Donate your talent and expertise in an area such as real estate closings, site surveys, and other professional capacities that are an important component of our mission
- Join one of our standing committees to assist us in executing our mission
Below is a list of some of the non-construction and professional volunteer opportunities that exist. If you are looking for volunteer work, we welcome any level of contribution.
Pro bono Professional Services
- Provide legal expertise to vet closing documentations
- Provide legal expertise to conduct real estate closings on behalf of our family partners
- Develop architectural plans for a build
- Support a build with sub-contracting professional services
Local Steering Committees
- Advocate locally for Habitat’s efforts to provide affordable housing
- Help fundraise to support the upcoming project(s)
- Engage community members and organizations as volunteers
- Facilitate connections with local officials and resources
- Secure in-kind gifts, pro bono experts (attorneys, engineers, etc), and volunteer licensed tradespeople
Development and Special Events Committee
- Develop a variety of fundraising projects to support all building expenses
- Coordinate fundraising programs
- Help to nurture long term relationships with contributors
- Assist in preparation of fundraising mailings
- Coordinate special events
- Take pictures of work site projects, dedication ceremonies, ground breaking, etc.
Site Selection Committee
- Work with town offices to research and secure property
- Provide technical council for determining site building feasibility
- Provide legal counsel for acquiring properties
- Monitor local papers for announcements of public real estate auctions
- Talk to local realtors, banks, and developers about possible properties
Family Selection Committee
- When homes become available publicize the application process in the community
- Organize and attend the family informational meeting for interested families
- Review and process all applications
- Conduct applicant home visits
- Prepare homeowner recommendations for Board of Directors
- Attend special meeting to select family
Advocacy and Marketing Committee
- Support the overall marketing efforts for the affiliate
- Develop and work a plan to achieve strategic goals, both short and long term
- Support marketing efforts in community events
- Develop, nurture and sustain relationships with new and current media outlets
- Help identify marketing opportunities
- Help with social media / website / blog / press releases / marketing collateral
How to Learn More
Email the Volunteer Coordinator for more information or call 978-681-8858 for more information.
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