Habitat for Humanity of South Central Minnesota - Mankato Chapter

There are many ways to help Habitat end sub-standard housing. You can help with construction, work on a committee, call volunteers, help educate the community and much more. Information about volunteering is below.

Volunteers are the heart and soul of Habitat. We need your help in accomplishing the goal of ending sub-standard housing. Building is a great way to improve your own skills while helping others. Whether individually volunteering or as group, let's face it, Habitat is just plain fun (as well as educational).

Volunteers are what really make our houses affordable. Volunteers build walls, hang drywall, shingle the roof, put up siding and so much more. There is no experience necessary, since our crew leaders are willing to teach new skills to anyone interested in learning. This is a fantastic way to learn new skills while helping other people and the community. There are volunteers on-site at various times during the week, as well as Saturdays. Volunteering is now as easy as clicking your mouse (actually, you have to type a bit too, but it is easy none the less). You can sign up using our on-line form. Also download and print off the liability, the Adult Waiver or the Youth Waiver. You may also call the office at 507-388-2081.

Volunteering is a great way for clubs, businesses, church groups and organizations to work together, build stronger friendships, and meet new community members. In addition to having work days available on Saturdays, we can schedule times for groups to come out when it is convenient for you.

Groups can get involved using the group form or by calling the office.

For interested volunteers with previous construction experience, who would like to become further involved, we have opportunities to lead volunteers on sites. Crew Leaders are responsible for overseeing volunteer activities on the work site as well as helping improve the ability to discuss this further, please contact us at the office.

There is work to be done even if you are unable to pound nails. For example, volunteer opportunities exist with each of our eight committees:
Building
Family Partner
Family Selection
Church Relations
Public Relations/Fund Raising
Aluminum Can Recycling
Volunteer
ReStore

Job Title: Volunteer Host/Safety Person

Job Description: This job requires that you can sign people in and have the appropriate paperwork in place for the volunteer, orient volunteers to the site and watch for safety concerns and issues while on the work site. Training will be provided.


Job Title: Recycling Committee Member

Job Description: Oversee with other members of the committee the Aluminum Cans Build Habitat Homes program within our community. This committee is responsible for the implementation and growth of the committee that uses funding from the collection of aluminum cans to gain funds to assist with the building of Habitat homes.


Job Title: Speakers Bureau

Job Description: Members of the speakers bureau will assist with speaking engagements in promotion of awareness of HFH in Mankato. This is a great opportunity to meet organizations in the Mankato area!


Start Date: All opportunities are available at this time.

For more information, or to apply, please call Julie at 507-388-2081.