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Flexible Schedule
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Monona, WI 53716
Dane County ReStores accept and sell donated building materials, appliances, hardware and home furnishings. The funds we generate support the mission of Habitat for Humanity of Dane County. Donation Processors can help in a variety of ways including loading/unloading large donations, sorting/bagging/pricing small donations, cleaning/repairing donations, or organizing the store floor. Available Shifts: Tuesday-Saturday, 9am-1pm or 1pm-5pm. Individuals can visit https://habitatdane.volunteerhub.com/ to register and sign-up. Groups can contact snewell@restoredane.org for more info.
Date Posted: 2024-02-27
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Flexible Schedule
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Madison, WI 53718
Do you want to give back to help others? Do you have skills that you can use to help with home construction? If so, join us at Habitat for Humanity of Dane County! Skills & experience are not required to volunteer as all tools & training are provided on site, but we welcome folks with any related experience. When volunteering on one of our build sites, you are giving more than just your time and talents - you are also helping support homebuilding projects that benefit families in our community. Habitat for Humanity of Dane County is looking for volunteers to help at our Oregon & Madison construction sites, building affordable housing. Individuals and groups welcome. Opportunities are available Thursdays-Saturdays from 8:15am-3:30pm. Volunteers must be 16 or older; flexible and willing to be trained; and comfortable standing/working for the duration of the full shift. Please visit our VolunteerHub website to view current construction volunteer opportunities and sign up today: https://habitatdane.volunteerhub.com. You will be able to view all construction opportunities throughout Dane County along with our ReStore opportunities. For additional information, contact volunteer@habitatdane.org.
Date Posted: 2024-03-18
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Flexible Schedule
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Madison, WI 53719
The Habitat for Humanity Financial Mentor will work with a Habitat family for two months, mentoring the partner family in achieving their financial goals. At Habitat for Humanity of Dane County, we offer a hand up, rather than a hand out. Through our volunteer network, generous donors and sales from our two Habitat ReStores, we’re helping families achieve strength, stability and self-reliance to build a better life through shelter. We provide a 2-hour orientation to learn how to become a Financial Mentor. You will also have the option to attend the financial classes with your mentee. We ask that you meet with your Habitat family on a biweekly basis in between the financial classes. Qualifications: Be a good listener. Be sensitive to with issues that may result from living with a limited income. Understand the struggles of low-income families and the challenges they face. Ability to ensure the confidentiality of families. Experience with finance and/or, home ownership, real estate, law, social services, human resources, non-profits, and languages a plus. Benefits: Become a member of team working to provide decent, affordable housing for people in the community. Be able to share special knowledge and skills. Be a part of an important life-changing experience for the families with whom we work.
Date Posted: 2024-02-15
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Flexible Schedule
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Monona, WI 53716
Dane County ReStores accept and sell donated building materials, appliances, hardware and home furnishings. The funds we generate support the mission of Habitat for Humanity of Dane County. Cashiers greet and interact with customers, operate a cash register (POS system), assist in pricing & merchandising items, and promote & maintain a safe, clean work environment. We ask that volunteers commit to one shift every week, or every other week, for a minimum of 3 months. Available Shifts: Tuesday-Saturday, 9am-1pm or 1pm-5pm For more info, email snewell@restoredane.org.
Date Posted: 2024-02-27
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Flexible Schedule
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Madison, WI 53718
For one year, you can get paid to build sustainable solutions in a community, gain valuable hands on experience and prepare for your future. This full-time AmeriCorps service position offers a great opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of others while building your own knowledge and skillset. No experience is needed! What will you do? This position will focus on home construction and home repair with Habitat for Humanity. Serve Tuesday - Saturday on the build site. Assist with all aspects of hands-on construction tasks including, but not limited to, demolition, site prep, framing, insulation, drywall, flooring, roofing, finish carpentry and landscaping. Projects may include new construction, rehabilitation, critical home repair and weatherization projects. Lead small groups of volunteers and facilitate safe and positive experiences for everyone working on site. Maintain site safety by adhering to Habitat construction safety policies, modeling best practices and guidelines, volunteer education and site monitoring. Benefits of AmeriCorps service Living allowance $17,600 for approximately 10 ½ months of service. Segal Education Award of $6,895 upon successful completion of service. Health care benefits and enrollment in Employee Assistance Plan. Personal and medical leave - approximately 10 days total. Possible forbearance or deferment of qualified student loans. Child care benefits, if you qualify. Worker’s compensation insurance. $300 living stipend paid directly to a landlord $50 boot/clothing stipend
Date Posted: 2024-03-18