Volunteer with Us
Hancock County Habitat relies on its volunteers!
Costs and Benefits of Volunteering
What does it cost to become a Hancock County Habitat volunteer? What are the benefits? The cost is a few hours a week or a month, spent while building at the house site, serving on a committee, performing office-related work, or baking brownies for the workers. The benefits include working with other dedicated people who want to eliminate substandard housing in our area, gaining building skills, and experiencing the feeling that comes with knowing you are giving a hand up to someone in your community.
From the ground breaking ceremony to the house dedication, it is our volunteers who turn lumber, nails, roofing shingles, and gallons of paint into a real home for a deserving individual or family.
Despite what this picture might lead you to believe, you must be 16 or older to participate on the job site (except for specially scheduled landscaping or painting)…but, as stated above, there are many ways to be involved in Habitat’s mission!
OPPORTUNITIES:
Site Supervisors – If you are moderately handy, or are a skilled craftsman, your talents will be put to good use. We are always in need of supervisors for our programs to instruct and guide our volunteers.
Site Volunteer – No particular skills or tools necessary. We’re happy to teach you!
Community/Business Participation – Your business or community group provides volunteers for a day and we provide lunch and a team-building experience!
Community Service Volunteers – If requested volunteer service hours are part of a school requirement or a mandated, court-ordered program, there may be additional paperwork, and we will need a release to be able to speak to the referring agency prior to setting a schedule. Hancock County Habitat has limited volunteer opportunities for individuals completing community service hours through the court; court-ordered service will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Forms:
Fill in the applicable forms above and send them to our Office [PO Box 343, Ellsworth, ME 04605] or to Director.HCHH@gmail.com. Our staff will be in touch with you to discuss current opportunities based on the information provided on your application. (We apologize, we cannot accommodate drop-in volunteers at either our office or the construction site for reasons of scheduling and safety.)
For additional information before your scheduled day of volunteering, please contact us here.
