Join a Committee at Truman Heritage Habitat for Humanity

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Serve on a Committee Construction/Real Estate, Family Services, Development, Community Relations (volunteers & faith relations) These committees are what helps the organization move forward and accomplish our mission. Construction/Real Estate Joint committee (Every other Month, 1 st Thursday at 3:00 p.m.)

• Leads in the construction of houses
• Creates house plans consistent with good practice in construction efficiency, energy efficiency, and handicap accessibility
• Coordinates construction schedules
• General oversight of construction, material procurement, and worksite safety
• Works with the Real Estate committee to evaluate potential sites
• Leads in acquiring building sites within parameters defined by the Board of Directors
• Identifies and investigates potential properties
• Works in conjunction with the Construction committee to evaluate the suitability of potential sites
• Recommends properties to the Board for acquisition

• Leads in communicating with the public regarding the mission and program of Habitat
• Advocates for public policy and practices favoring the availability of affordable housing
• Leads in a program of neighborhood engagement to inform neighbors in areas where Habitat houses are to be built
• Leads in promoting relationships with churches and other faith groups
• Promotes and encourages financial and volunteer support
• Promotes and assists the formation of covenant church relationships and sponsorships by churches and faith groups
• Leads in recruiting persons to serve as volunteers in construction, in committee work, and in other Habitat service
• Provides opportunities for training of volunteers as needed and creates opportunities for recognizing and expressing gratitude for volunteer service

• Leads in creating numerous efficient and compelling opportunities for donors to support Habitat for Humanity and making the experience of giving satisfying
• Implement and coordinate contributed income programs in a diverse and balanced program of fundraising

• Leads in the selection of, and services to, partner families
• Recommends applicants to the Board of Directors for approval
• Provides a program of homeowner education for partner families
• Drafts selection criteria used to select families and adopts family selection guidelines consistent with applicable fair housing and non-discrimination law and practice