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GET INVOLVED

Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce depends on a wide range of partnerships for its success in building simple, decent, affordable houses for families in need. Partnerships build more than homes – they build hope and strong communities. Habitat offers a wide range of opportunities to get involved in making a positive difference in our community.

Involve Your Company

Consider having your business partner with Habitat to help eliminate poverty housing. Companies find that encouraging employees to volunteer in teams on fundraising events and on builds is not only a great way to partner with Habitat but it is great for company morale.

Engage Your Church

Discover how places of worship can be partners in Habitat's work as church members put their faith into action.

Shop at Our ReStore

Shop for less and donate used materials. These are great ways to reduce the amount of material being sent to landfills and to support Habitat's building programs at the same time.

Become a Volunteer

Use, share and learn skills in a friendly and supportive environment, while helping families in need. One of the best ways to partner with Habitat is to volunteer. Check out the volunteer opportunities below.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

On a Build

Construction Volunteers from a wide range of skill levels (tradesmen, skilled amateurs, and enthusiastic helpers and learners) are required in all phases of the construction of a Habitat home. Volunteers are also needed for:

  • Food Coordination
  • On-site Volunteer Support
  • On-site Safety & First Aid
  • Site Security              

For a printable copy of the Build Volunteer Registration Form please
CLICK HERE.

NOTE: All build volunteers are required to read Habitat for Humanity Canada’s Home Builder’s Safety, Health and Environment Handbook before being allowed on the build site.

CLICK HERE to read the on-line copy of the handbook.
NOTE: This files is in a PDF document format and can be printed by you.

Planning a Build

They say that many hands make light work and many hands are needed to prepare and plan for the building of a Habitat for Humanity home. Opportunities are available in the following areas:

  • Site Development
  • House Design
  • Safety
  • Skilled Trades Procurement
  • Materials Procurement
  • Tools Procurement
  • Family Partnering
  • Faith Relations
  • Volunteer Planning
  • Food Planning
  • Public Relations
  • Fundraising

For a printable copy of the Planning Volunteer Registration Form please
CLICK HERE.

On the Board or Board Committee

Opportunities often exist for people who enjoy working on a high energy, hands-on Board, on a Board Committee, or both. The Board of Directors meets on the fourth Monday evening of each month. Board members serve two-year terms which are renewable to a maximum of six years.

Since the Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce’s Board of Directors is a working Board, Board members are required to serve on at least one committee and attend scheduled committee meetings. Skills in leadership, business management, planning, marketing, fundraising, social work, education, construction, and teamwork would be assets. Opportunities exist on the following committees:

  • Family Selection
  • Site Selection/Development
  • Fund Development
  • Home Repair
  • Faith Relatins
  • Human Resources
  • Family Partnering
  • Public Relations
  • Building
  • Restore
  • Volunteer
  • Finance/Administration

For a printable Board/Board Committee Application Form please
CLICK HERE.

At the ReStore

Volunteers are needed as Sales Representatives, Drivers and Cashiers and to assist with Donation Refurbishing, Pricing, Sorting, and Stocking Shelves. For more information visit the ReStore page or call (519) 371-6714.

Please return your completed application by mail or fax to:
Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce
458344 Grey Road 11, RR8
Owen Sound, ON N4K 5W4

Fax: (519) 371-2642