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Fair Housing Center of West Michigan (FHCWM) Testers
ORGANIZATION: FAIR HOUSING CENTER OF WEST MICHIGAN
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8 people are interested
What is a Tester?
As a tester, you play the role of a home seeker - a person who is looking for a housing unit in which to live. Testers must be at least 18 years old, objective, careful observers, accurate reporters, and truthful and credible witnesses. View the Qualifications for Testers for more information on what characteristics are important in a tester.
Testers are paid a stipend and can be fully remote!
Become a Tester
Our housing tester program is an interesting way to learn about the community and get first hand experience with fair housing. Testers play the role of a home seeker and participate in apartment showings, open houses, and other experiences to help us monitor fair housing practices. Testers are of vital importance to the advocacy and research programs of the Fair Housing Center. Without a vast and diverse pool of volunteer testers, the Fair Housing Center would be drastically limited in our ability to conduct research and investigate claims of illegal discrimination.
What is Testing?
Testing is a term used to describe the process of checking the housing market to determine the nature and extent of discriminatory treatment practiced against various home seekers. For example, in matched pair testing two or more individuals, similar in every respect other than the variable being tested, are sent to the same sales or rental office. Testers keep careful notes as to what transpires, and then record their experience on a standard report form. Differences in the treatment of testers often form the bases for successful resolution of a housing discrimination complaint.
Why Testing?
The testing process has been consistently supported by federal courts as a legitimate and necessary method to identify practices of unlawful housing discrimination. In West Michigan, successful complaints filed by claimants have been based upon evidence obtained by Fair Housing Center testers.
How Do I Become a Tester?
If you are interested in taking on the challenging and rewarding role of a tester, email us to learn about upcoming tester training dates. To register for a tester training via phone, or for more information about testing, contact Sarah Brandt at (616) 438-5712 or 1-866-389-FAIR.
Covid Impact
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the housing market has tightened considerably in Michigan as well as on a national scale. The need to ensure fair housing practices is increasingly significant when choices are already reduced.
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About FAIR HOUSING CENTER OF WEST MICHIGAN
Location:
20 HALL ST SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49507, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to prevent and eliminate illegal housing discrimination, to ensure equal housing opportunity, and to promote inclusive communities. We achieve our objective through education, outreach, research, advocacy, and enforcement.
Description
The Fair Housing Center of West Michigan is a private, non-profit fair housing organization committed to providing comprehensive fair housing services, including education, outreach, research, advocacy and enforcement. The Fair Housing Center is the front door to housing choice, ensuring that everyone in our community has equal opportunity to choose housing that’s right for them. Through education, research and advocacy, we prevent housing discrimination, remove barriers that allow it to persist, and restore housing choice when discrimination happens.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Traverse City, MI 49684
DATE POSTED
March 15, 2024
SKILLS
- Advocacy
- Administrative Support
- People Skills
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- We'll work with your schedule.
- Being able to consistently access a phone and email are necessary.