Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity

Service Description

The role of the members of the Dedications and Volunteer Events Committee is to help plan Habitat for Humanity Home Dedications and other Volunteer Department-related events.

Responsibilities

Participate in the planning and supervision of Habitat Home Dedications including:

• Contacting Habitat homebuyers, site supervisors and sponsor groups.
• Assisting in the production of the Dedication program.
• Serving as the lead organizer on the day of the Dedication.
• Serving as a Host/Emcee of Habitat Home Dedications
• Photographing Habitat Homebuyer Families and Dedications
• Canvassing neighborhoods before construction and before Home Dedications
• Planning other events organized by the Volunteer Department including annual planning meetings and recognition celebrations.

Volunteer Impact

A Habitat Home Dedication is not only a gathering to celebrate the fact that the family is about to move into their new home, but also a time to recognize the commitment and generosity of the many volunteers who helped to build the home. Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity works with over 15,000 community volunteers per year, and organizing events like the Home Dedications, planning, and recognition events are essential in maintaining and expanding the community’s involvement with our affiliate.

Skills:

Strong organizational skills, phone skills, and an interest in planning events.

Time Commitment

• Members should commit to serve for at least one year.
• Committee meetings are every month on the first Tuesday of the month, from 6:00 p.m.–7:00 or 7:30 p.m.
• Members are expected to work on a minimum of 3 dedications per year, which may require a volunteer commitment of a total of 40 hours in a given year.

Training and Supervision

Provided by Chair of Dedications and Volunteer Events Committee and Special Events Volunteer Coordinator.