Habitat for Humanity of Telluride Region   Man Building
Sneffles Range, Colorado
   
  90 Ways to Help Habitat

Want to Help? Here are 90 ways you can become involved with Habitat. Go through the list, fill out the form below, and mail or e-mail it to Habitat at the address below. Let us know how you want to help.

House Construction Fund Raising and Development
1. Siding 48. Serve on the Development Committee

2. Gutters and downspouts

49. Assist in grant writing
3. Roofing 50. Coordinate and plan special events
4. Painting 51. Coordinate corporate sponsorship of projects
5. Landscaping 52. Plan/develop/administer fundraising activities
6.Drywall hanging 53. Develop and carry out donor recognition plan
7. Drywall finishing Church Relations
8. Finish carpentry 54. Serve on Church Relations Committee
9. Cabinetry 55. Help coordinate church relations activities
10. Countertops 56. Coordinate church sponsorship projects
11. Site prep/lot clearing 57. Maintain regular contact with one or more churches
12. Excavation 58. Encourage Habitat activity within your church
13. Install windows and doors Leadership Committees
14. Framing/rough carpentry/salvage 59. Development
15. Cleanup 60. Family Support Committee
16. Electrical 61. Board of Directors
17. Plumbing 62. Family Selection
18. Heating and cooling 63. Site Selection
19. Floor covering 64. Church Relations
20. Poured/blocked footings 65. Construction
21. Concrete/flatwork House Property Selection
Construction Support 66. Serve on the Site Selection Committee
22. Serve on the Construction Committee 67. Look for available properties
23. Errand runner for construction days 68. Research property costs in designated areas
24. Organize warehouse and tool storage facility 69. Maintain records on current property cost
25. Facilitate professional contractor relations 70. Maintain a list of potential property options
26. Assist in build site assessment and feasibility Office Work
27. Seek donations of building materials and tools 71. Data entry
28. Coordinate tool acquisition/management program 72. Update and maintain database
Homeowner Involvement 73. Work on bulk mailings and direct mail campaigns
29. Serve as a "Family Partner" ReStore Support
30. Help families understand homeowner duties 74. Work with Montrose ReStore Committee
31. Monitor "sweat equity" compliance

75. Volunteer in Montrose Restore

32. Coordinate family liaison selection/training 76. Pick up donations
33. Coordinate kick-offs and house dedications 77. Salvage crew
34. Help coordinate/facilitate orientation meetings 78. Solicit donations
35. Identify homeowner classes 79. Assist in advertising
36. Serve on Family Selection Committee Give a Gift to Help Build Houses
37. Serve on Family Support Committee 80. Sponsor a house-and provide volunteers
38. Help set up and conduct Home information meetings 81. Co-sponsor a house-and provide volunteers
39. Recommend families for home ownership 82. Purchase somet6hing from the Montrose ReStore
40. Identify/screen/interview applicant families 83. Loan tool trailer, flatbed truck or pick-up truck
"Friend Raising" 84. Donate corporate team-building employee hours
41. Serve on a Volunteer Committee 85. Donate building materials and work or labor
42. Coordinate volunteer recognition activities 86. Copy paper and other office supplies
43. Coordinate volunteer training and orientation

87. Make a donation of any amount

44. Recruit and schedule build crew lunch volunteers 88. Printing costs
45. Help recruit, schedule, and follow-up with volunteers 89. Postage for a mailing
46. Historian-Organize photos into scrapbooks 90. Signage sponsor
47. Photographer-Take photos at events and construction sites  

 

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Please return by mail to:

Habitat for Humanity of Telluride Region, P.O. Box 3852, Telluride, CO 81435

or email to: hfhtrsteering@msn.com