About
Volunteer Opportunities
Habitat volunteers come from all walks of life, from students to church members, construction workers to lawyers, teachers to office workers. Volunteers have always been and continue to be the core of Old Colony Habitat. By working with volunteers of all skill levels we are able to involve the greater community in the process of house construction and keep the costs of housing as low as possible. On a typical build site, lawyers work with construction workers, and small business owners partner with sales persons. Habitat brings people together to help build a better community.
Volunteers are needed in all areas of our organization. No construction skills are needed to become involved. Every level of volunteerism is important to help us continue to achieve our mission of partnering with families to eliminate substandard housing in Bristol and Norfolk counties.
If you have any questions, please contact the Old Colony Habitat staff at dir@oldcolonyhabitat.org.
Get Involved
Construction Days
Sign up for a work day on our “Volunteer Sign-Up” calendar. All volunteers must have a current “Release and Waiver of Liability Form” on file. These forms are good for one year and can be downloaded from this page.
Volunteer
Groups
Corporate, business and school groups are always welcome on our habitat build sites. Old Colony Habitat partners with groups throughout the typical build schedule to take on both large and small projects. We are prepared to work with groups to enhance the build experience by including team building programs before and following the build. These team build opportunities have been extremely well received as programs that improve employee engagement and bring co-workers together to help create a stronger and more cohesive work team. We are always excited to work with “Volunteer Groups” and can design a customized group experience specifically for your organization or group! dir@oldcolonyhabitat.org
Group
Build Days
Organizing a group to volunteer is not an easy task! Here is what you need to think about when getting a group together and planning your build. If you have questions please send an email to the Volunteer Coordinator at dir@oldcolonyhabitat.org.
Corporate volunteer groups are also asked to make a financial contribution of $2,500 per build day. Hence, it is important to start fundraising early to make sure you reach your goal in time for your build. If you don’t think you can make the fundraising goal in time it may be best to re-schedule for a future date when you have enough time to raise the funds. School groups, churches, and other non-profit groups are requested to sign up for a regular Saturday Build day.
All participants must sign the “Release and Waiver of Liability Form” before participating in the build. The Group Captain should bring this to the work site on the day of your build. Volunteers who are 16 or 17 must be sure to include a parent or guardian’s signature along with adequate supervision.
Volunteer
COMMITTEES
Without committed volunteer support behind the scenes, hammers don’t get swung and walls don’t get raised for families in need of affordable housing. You can make an ongoing contribution to our mission by joining one of our committees.
If you would like to help on any of these committees or activities. If you are interested in joining a committee, please contact us at 508-399-1781 or email our CEO at dir@oldcolonyhabitat.org.
Volunteer
Building Committee
The mission of the Old Colony Habitat for Humanity (OCHFH) Building Committee (the “Committee”) is to enhance the visibility of OCHFH and raise awareness of its mission in the communities it serves; to boost the revenue-generating capacity of the affiliate ReStore in order to support the growth plans of the organization; and to increase the capability of the affiliate to provide affordable housing to a greater number of families.
In addition to enhancing the visibility of OCHFH and raising awareness of its mission in the communities it serves, the Building Committee’s charter is to build safe, stable, and affordable homes for as many partner families as possible.
Site Selection and
Land Acquisition
The mission of the Old Colony Habitat for Humanity (OCHFH) Site Selection and Land Acquisition Committee (the “Committee”) is to enhance the visibility of OCHFH and raise awareness of its mission in the communities it serves; to boost the revenue-generating capacity of the affiliate ReStore in order to support the growth plans of the organization; and to increase the capability of the affiliate to provide affordable housing to a greater number of families.
The Site Selection and Land Acquisition Committee’s charter is to build a land bank to enable OCHFH to build safe, stable, and affordable homes for as many partner families as possible.
Volunteer
Event & Fundraising
The mission of the Old Colony Habitat for Humanity (OCHFH) Event and Fund Raising Committee (the “Committee”) is to enhance the visibility of OCHFH and raise awareness of its mission in the communities it serves; to boost the revenue-generating capacity of the affiliate ReStore in order to support the growth plans of the organization; and to increase the capability of the affiliate to provide affordable housing to a greater number of families. This committee meets during key events for OCHFH. (Annual fundraising event, groundbreaking, DIY at the ReStore, community days and home dedications)
Volunteer
Family Services
The mission of the Old Colony Habitat for Humanity (OCHFH) Family Services Committee (the “Committee”) is to enhance the visibility of OCHFH and raise awareness of its mission in the communities it serves; to boost the revenue-generating capacity of the affiliate ReStore in order to support the growth plans of the organization; and to increase the capability of the affiliate to provide affordable housing to a greater number of families.
The Family Services Committee’s charter is to set the criteria for selection, screen applications, visit applicants, and hold a lottery for home ownership. The Committee also runs a homeowner education program, administers sweat equity, plans the dedication and groundbreaking ceremonies, prepares the family for closing, and works with homeowners associations.
Volunteer
Marketing and Public Relations, ReStore and Volunteer Committees meet jointly due to overlap
The mission of the Old Colony Habitat for Humanity (OCHFH) Marketing and Public Relations Committee (the “Committee”) is to enhance the visibility of OCHFH and raise awareness of its mission in the communities it serves; to boost the revenue-generating capacity of the affiliate ReStore in order to support the growth plans of the organization; and to increase the capability of the affiliate to provide affordable housing to a greater number of families.
The Marketing and Public Relations Committee’s charter is to enhance the visibility of OCHFH and raise awareness of its mission in the communities it serves through various marketing communication channels including: digital marketing, traditional marketing, and public relations. The Committee aims to increase the visibility of the affiliate, including the ReStore, in order to build safe, stable, and affordable homes for as many partner families as possible.
The mission of the Old Colony Habitat for Humanity (OCHFH) ReStore Committee (the “Committee”) is to enhance the visibility of OCHFH and raise awareness of its mission in the communities it serves; to boost the revenue-generating capacity of the affiliate ReStore in order to support the growth plans of the organization; and to increase the capability of the affiliate to provide affordable housing to a greater number of families.
The ReStore Committee’s charter is to support the generation of funds from the resale of donated furniture, appliances and home goods: these funds enable OCHFH to build safe, stable, and affordable homes for as many partner families as possible.
The mission of the Old Colony Habitat for Humanity (OCHFH) Volunteer Committee (the “Committee”) is to enhance the visibility of OCHFH and raise awareness of its mission in the communities it serves; to boost the revenue-generating capacity of the affiliate ReStore in order to support the growth plans of the organization; and to increase the capability of the affiliate to provide affordable housing to a greater number of families.
The Volunteer Committee’s charter is to cultivate, engage, and enlist the support of volunteers to enhance the visibility of OCHFH; to raise awareness of its mission in the communities it serves; and to build safe, stable, and affordable homes for as many partner families as possible.
Volunteer
Volunteer Activities
We continually need volunteers for the many activities supported by Old Colony Habitat. If you are interested in joining any of the standing committees, please give a call or email us. We need your help to eliminate substandard housing in Bristol and Norfolk counties! We need help in Fund Raising, Family Selection, Family Partnership, Public Relations, Site Acquisition, Church Relations, Newsletter Publishing, Grant Writing, Volunteer Coordination and more dir@oldcolonyhabitat.org
Communities We Serve
Assonet, Attleboro, Bellingham, Berkley, East Freetown, Fall River, Foxboro, Franklin, Mansfield, Norfolk, North Attleboro, Norton, Plainville, Raynham, Rehoboth, Seekonk, Dighton, Swansea, Somerset, Taunton, Medfield, Medway, Millis and Wrentham.
Old Colony Habitat for Humanity
Attleboro, MA 02703
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