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Skagit Habitat for
Humanity is an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International,
a nonprofit, ecumenical, Christian housing organization.
Habitat for Humanity works in partnership with people in
need to build and renovate decent, affordable housing.
The houses are then sold to those in need at no profit
and with no interest charged.
Volunteers
provide most of the labor, and individual and corporate
donors provide money and materials to build Habitat houses.
Partner families themselves invest hundreds of hours
of labor "sweat equity" into building their
homes and the homes of others. Their mortgage payments
go into a revolving Fund for Humanity that is used to build
more houses.
We need two different kinds of volunteers:
- On-site
construction helpers: We generally build every
Wednesday and some Saturdays. (Check our Work Schedule page for exact building dates.) Volunteers must be 16
years of age or older. No prior building experience
is needed -- we have on-site supervisors to provide
hands-on training. You can come as much or as little
as you want. We have tools, or you may bring your
own. Donuts and other refreshments provided. Volunteers
pound nails, hang drywall, carry materials, dig,
paint, etc., depending on the stage of building.
NOTE: If you have a special skill such as licensed
electrician, plumber, drywall finisher, heavy equipment
operator, roofer, carpet and flooring installers,
PLEASE consider lending us your expertise!
- Committee
members: Most committees
are seasonal and meet as necessary while coordinating
a project or event. All skill levels are welcome,
no experience necessary -- bring your enthusiasm!
Examples of existing committees include: helping
to organize fundraising events, selecting partner
families, orienting new families to homeownership.
To become a volunteer, or to get more information on volunteering,
please contact us at (360) 428-9402 or email us at habitat1@fidalgo.net
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