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Habitat for Humanity International is a Christian organization and welcomes volunteers from all faiths who are committed to Habitat's goal of eliminating poverty housing.
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Maumee Valley Habitat needs volunteers to fill several openings on the various Committees that help make this Christian ministry function. If, after reading the below committee descriptions, you are interested in serving on one of these Committees, please contact the MVHFH Volunteer Coordinator, Dan Haller, at 419-382-1964 during regular business hours (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday) or email him at  dhaller@mvhabitat.org. He will get you in contact with the Committee Chairperson who will give you more details.

Family Selection Chair: Carol Fornof
  1. Draft and revise the selection criteria used to select Partner Families (future Habitat homeowners)
  2. Develop, revise, and participate in semi-annual orientation programs for applicants.
  3. Develop and revise application forms.
  4. Screen applicants (credit checks, income verification, etc.)
  5. Interview prospective Partner Families.
  6. Recommend applicants to the Board of Trustees for approval.

The committee meets from 5:30 PM to about 7:30 PM on the 3rd. Monday of the month in the MVHFH offices, 6855 Spring Valley Drive, Suite 100, Holland, OH 43528.
 
Family Support Chair: Michelle Longstreet
  1. Plan, implement, and evaluate the affiliate's support program.
  2. Work with Partner Families to explain the "sweat equity" policy (the actual hands-on involvement of homeowners in the work of building their houses and helping in the construction of other Habitat houses).
  3. Organize and participate in Partner Family Meetings (2nd. Monday of every month in the MVHFH offices, 6855 Spring Valley Drive, Suite 100, Holland, OH 43528) from 7:00 PM until about 8:30 PM). Meetings include outside speakers who present subjects that help families become better homeowners (finances, child support procedures, landscaping, etc.), discussions about neighborhood problems and blessings, life after closing, etc.
  4. Maintain "one-on-one" contacts between Partner Families and members of the committee to keep a line of communication open from the time the families are selected to own a house to the time they actually become homeowners. Committee members act as "sponsor" /"advocate" / "friend" to each family.

The committee meets from 6:00 PM to about 7:00 PM on the 2nd Monday of the month in the MVHFH offices, 6855 Spring Valley Drive, Suite 100, Holland, OH 43528.
 
Building Materials Chair: Sam Irmen
  1. Review store sales and develop strategies to increase success.
  2. Review current donations accepted and develop future donation partnerships to increase donations.
  3. Draft and revise ReStore policies and procedures.

 
Site Selection Chair: Don Feller
  1. Acquire building sites sufficient to support the reasonable building needs of the Affiliate.
  2. Plan and arrange for the development of the Company's real estate in an efficient and effective manner.
  3. Acquire real estate for offices and warehouses sufficient to meet the short and long-term needs of the Affiliate.
  4. Review, provide recommendations regarding, and dispose of real estate owned by the Affiliate
  5. Review, provide recommendations regarding, arrange for, and prosecute eviction and foreclosure proceedings.

 
Construction Chair: TBD
  1. Work with outside architects to design houses that meet Habitat specifications (overall size in square feet, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, etc.). Secure plan, elevation, and detail drawings from architect.
  2. Discuss new types of construction that will help make houses more energy efficient and healthier. Decide whether or not to use them after considering how much they will add to the overall cost of the house.
  3. Review requests to repair existing houses under one-year warranty and decide what the best approach should be.
  4. Prepare the house build schedule for the entire build season in conjunction with the primary financial sponsors. Modify as changes to the schedule occur.
  5. Work with future homeowners regarding various aspects of the construction cycle to get their input on items they are allowed to select (carpet, vinyl, etc.)
  6. Work with various government agencies to obtain permits and arrange for inspections at different times.
  7. Develop safety guidelines and how to implement them.

 
Faith Relations Chair: TBD
The Faith Relations committee seeks to strengthen our partnership with all community faith organizations through prayer, volunteer opportunities, sponsorship and tithing.  The Committee reaches out to all faith based organizations and stimulates them into action, resulting in more families finding good homes that they would otherwise not be able to afford.

The committee meets the 4th Thursday of each month from 7:30AM - 8:30AM.
 

Development Chair: TBD
  1. Develop a one-year annual business plan and a three-year strategic business plan for both expenditures and income.
  2. Plan and execute special campaigns (i. e., capital, land, etc.).
  3. Employ the help of all board members in fund-raising efforts and assist them in giving appropriately.
  4. Maintain appropriate records of fund-raising efforts using the personnel and computer resources in the Habitat office.
  5. Conduct one-on-one interviews with prospective large givers, including individuals, foundations, businesses, etc.
  6. Involve all segments of the community, from the few contributors of large gifts to the many contributors of smaller gifts.

 
ReStore Committee Chair: Jack Hemple
 
HRMI Committee Chair: Mike White
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