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COMMITTEES
Raritan Valley Habitat Committees are made up of volunteers. Volunteers who put in
countless hours making the organization a productive,
fulfilling and contributing enterprise. These “working” groups bring together
volunteers
into functional areas that providing essential leadership and
services. To join a
committee is to make a commitment of time and talent. For
details on contributing see
Volunteers
- Adult Individual.
Building ~ Responsible for the construction and
renovation of homes. Activities include planning, designing, site
preparation, scheduling labor and services, material acquisition and
warehousing. Meetings are the second Wednesday of each month.
Building Schedule:
(Weekday Crew: Wed. & Thu.) (Saturday Crews: Funding Groups & 2-3
Individuals) (Corporate Workdays: Tue. Fri. & Sat.)
Church Relations ~ Responsible for working with the
churches and other faith communities to raise awareness of Habitat
mission, soliciting partnership, involvement, financial and prayer
support. Meetings held once per month as necessary.
Family Selection ~ Responsible for the evaluation of
families applying to be homeowners, and the development of policy
and criteria for the selection of families. Meetings are the fourth
Tuesday of each month.
Family Support ~ Responsible for structuring the
relationship with the partner families. Activities include
tracking sweat equity, homeowner training and working with the
families during the home construction and home purchase.
Meetings are the second Thursday.
Finance ~ Responsible for developing the budget and
financial policies, the monitoring of income and expenditures,
the preparation of financial reports, and audit relations.
Meetings are generally the first Tuesday of each
month.
Fundraising ~ Responsible for coordinating spring and
fall fund raising events. Responsible for working with the
corporations to develop partnerships and solicit support.
Coordinates foundation support, grants and matching gifts.
Meetings scheduled as needed.
Human Resources ~ Responsible for volunteer recruitment
and coordination, office organization and database management. A
personnel sub-committee works with the executive committee to
approve and evaluate RVHFH staff. Meetings scheduled as needed.
Office Support ~ Responsible for staffing the RVHFH
office, database update, mailings, donor acknowledgment and
supporting RVHFH activities. Volunteers are scheduled for
morning or afternoon on Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays.
Public Relations ~ Responsible for communicating the
goals and activities of RVHFH to the community through the media and
the RVHFH newsletter. Maintains the web site. Coordinates the RVHFH
annual meeting and dedication ceremonies. Meetings scheduled as
needed.
Site Selection ~ Responsible
for identifying and evaluating lots for single homes, raw land for
housing tracts and existing homes for renovation. Negotiates
purchase with owners and coordinates purchases with the Board of
Trustees. Meetings scheduled as needed.
Technology Working Group ~ Responsible for the technology
infrastructure including computer, networking and software
support. Responds to office staff needs, oversees purchase of
software and hardware; researches and recommends new
technologies appropriate to support our mission. Manages and
oversees internet based efforts (rvhabitat.org). Group efforts
require liaison with HR, PR, Finance and Fundraising. Meetings
scheduled as needed.
Meetings held in the evening at the
United
Reformed Church,
100 West Main Street, Somerville, NJ.
3/17/08
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