Habitat for Humanity of Utah County
Want to get involved in Habitat for Humanity but not handy with a hammer? Most of the behind-the-scenes work at Habitat for Humanity of Utah County is completed by a volunteer board of directors and seven volunteer committees. Members are needed for most of the committees. A one-year commitment to a committee is generally preferred. If you are interested in joining a committee, please see open positions below and fill out the accompanying form. Meetings are held at the south end of the ReStore building at 626 N. Freedom Blvd. in Provo.
Finance
The finance committee oversees bookkeeping, accounting, taxes, annual external audit preparation, insurance, investments, and monitors cash flow for the affiliate. Monthly meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday at 8:00 a.m.
Audit
The audit committee oversees the annual external audit preparation and review, as well as policies and procedures for internal auditing. Monthly meetings are usually held on the 1st Tuesday at 8:00 a.m. (may vary).
Development Services
The development services committee plans, organizes, and implements fundraisers. Depending on the season and its upcoming fundraisers, the committee may be split into small groups to plan low-profile fundraisers, or may all be working on one major fundraiser. The committee works on target marketing, corporate relations, grant writing, and general public relations. As part of development services, the visual marketing subcommittee maintains the web site, photographs Habitat events, and creates needed brochures and signs for the affiliate. Monthly meetings are held on the 1st Wednesday at 4:00 p.m.
Family Partnership
Each member of the family partnership committee is committed to helping Utah County Habitat families become self-sufficient homeowners. Members act as family mentors to see future homeowners through the building and financial planning process, while others serve to help those who already own their homes. They plan semi-annual family parties and encourage a continuing partnership with Habitat for Humanity. Other members ensure families are paying mortgages and ensure that families are maintaining their homes and positively representing Habitat for Humanity. Monthly meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
Building
The building committee oversees the construction process. This includes approving inventory purchases, selecting sub-contractors, and helping to supervise unskilled volunteers as needed. The building committee creates a building schedule, approves specification changes, and decides special requests. The group is committed to choosing options and home plans that conform to Habitat’s "simple and decent" philosophy. Responsible for hosting monthly home maintenance course for homeowners. Monthly meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday at 5:30 p.m.
Volunteer Services
The volunteer services committee oversees all matters related to volunteers. Its members recruit, recognize, reward, and help to retain the many volunteers who serve the organization. Responsible for hosting the annual volunteer & donor recognition dinner, recruiting volunteers for various tasks, creating and implementing programs to show appreciation to short-term volunteers, and maintaining the volunteer database. Responsible for community outreach whenever the organization participates in community booths. Monthly meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday at 3:00 p.m.
ReStore
The ReStore committee is in charge of steering and growing the ReStore. Members are in charge of leading "deconstruction" volunteer crews, supplying environmental research on the benefits of the store, providing retail, marketing, and property management expertise, and organizing the Cans for Habitat program. Monthly meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday at noon.
Family Selection
The family selection committee screens applicants, and evaluates and recommends to the Board of Directors potential families for Habitat’s homeownership program. Meetings are held as needed.
Site Selection
The site selection committee identifies and recommends acquisition of properties in Utah County on which to build or renovate homes. This committee is in charge of getting all approvals, understanding and abiding by all zoning requirements, obtaining necessary permits, and dealing with any legal issues related to building Habitat homes or subdivisions. Monthly meetings are held on the 1st Thursday at noon.
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