Family Partnering Committee
Job Description
To work with Habitat families to help them in the transition from renting to homeownership and to enhance their participation in the Habitat for Humanity community.
You WILL be:
a mentor
like a good neighbour
like a friend
You WILL NOT be the local handyman.
Other considerations:
1. Ability to ensure the confidentiality of the family.
Sensitivity to the needs of others
Ability to facilitate the process of decision making and maintain an objective focus
Ability to explore any problems and possible solutions
Develop a friendly, respectful and supportive relationship with the family
Maintain regular contact (by phone, email and in person) with the family
2. This is a voluntary commitment and may be ended at any time by contacting HFHN or Larry Beck. Also, the family will gradually gain more confidence and will need your advice less and less. The partnership will end naturally when it is ready.
3. Not all partnerships work. The partnership can be eneded early for a variety of good reasons and either party can ened the relationship.
If you are interested Habitat for Humanity Northumberland at:
volunteer@habitatnorthumberland.ca
of Call us at
(905)373-4663 ext. 28 |
Board of Directors and Operating Commitees
Habitat for Humanity Northumberland is seeking experienced individuals to serve
on our Board of Directors and on our Operating Committees.
As a member of the Board or its Committees, an
individual acts in a position of trust for the community and is responsible for
the effective governance and leadership of our organization in helping to build
simple, decent, affordable homes for families in Northumberland County.
We are welcoming applications from candidates
who can exhibit the following:
· Skills and expertise
in these areas:
o Marketing
o Finance
o Construction
o Property Management
o Human Resources
o Law
· Interest in improving
the community
· Willingness to serve
on committees and support special events
· Ability to commit
time to the organization and attend monthly meetings
Please apply to Frank Mastinsek, Board Chair applications@habitatnorthumberland.ca or by fax at 905-373-1459 |
