Volunteers need for Family Selection Committee

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As a volunteer serving on the Family Selection Committee your duties will be to assist potential partner families through the application process, make recommendations of families for Habitat homes, and approve families for homes. The committee educates families and the public on the federal Fair Housing Act and Equal Credit Opportunity Act, as they affect the work of Habitat for Humanity.

The Family Selection Committee provides support for, interviews and documents contact with interested families. Members are responsible for assessing the potential family's need for shelter, ability to pay, and willingness to partner with Habitat for Humanity through "sweat equity." Members are in charge of coordinating family mentor selection/ training and educate potential families about Habitat for Humanity. Members are responsible for coordinating kickoff and house dedication ceremonies. Committee Members will help coordinate/ facilitate orientation meetings, recruit people to lead homeowner classes, and help set up and conduct Home Information Meetings. Family Selection Committee meetings are held monthly, and regular attendance is required. The monthly meetings are the event at which the organization selects future Habitat Homeowners. The Family Selection Committee is charged by the board to make these selection decisions. In addition, periodic trainings will be held at Family Selection Committee meetings so that members can stay updated on legal requirements.