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We
are currently working in Sedro-Woolley
on Polte Road, and will begin in July working
in Mount Vernon on Cleveland Street.
Go
to VolunteerUp for
specifics on what we are
doing, and to sign up to work. |
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
four different kinds of volunteers:
- On-site
construction helpers: We generally build every
Thursday and Saturday. 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!
- SHFH Store
workers: Workers will assist with accepting product
donations, and stocking shelves. We also need help
with customer service, working the point of sale.
- 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.
- Event volunteers to work on events such as the Realtors
Golf Tournament; Grapes by the Lake; and the Christmas
Concert. See the Calendar for specific dates and go
to VolunteerUp to sign up.
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