Many short term visitors stay in hotels, but weekend or dinner hospitality with local people is often a major highlight of their time in this country. We ask you to host a meal (homemade or otherwise), with casual conversation. (We are VERY open to a broad interpretation of this). This gives visitors a glimpse into…
Guests are included in your activities to personally experience life as a local in Kalamazoo. Staying in a home gives visitors a peek into everyday life here. International visitors have enjoyed the farmer’s market, school sporting events, family reunions, museums, nature hikes, and more. Responsibilities include providing a bedroom with a bed, breakfast and dinner,…
The Homeowner Selection Committee screens applications and interviews prospective homeowners. The Homeowner Support Committee mentors partner homeowners and encourages them to stay involved with Habitat. The Construction Committee oversees the construction process ensuring best practices and helps with materials procurement. The Resource Development Committee oversees fund-raising efforts.
Though the vast majority of volunteers have no construction experience or building skills, volunteers are involved in most phases of construction. By working side-by-side with the family who will live in the house, our volunteers experience for themselves the joy created when a family is able to realize their dream of home ownership.
Painting, Landscaping, Providing lunch for a work crew, Office assistance, Printing and distributing brochures and flyers, Working in our ReStore, Taking pictures for Habitat promotional materials, Providing tool repair, Providing truck repair, Serving on a committee, Representing Habitat at booths and fairs, Donating to our ReStore.
Summary Under supervision of the Assistant Transportation Manager, is responsible for the timely and safe delivery of meals to various Home Delivered Meals participants. Drivers use their own vehicles, but will be reimbursed for mileage. A valid Michigan driver’s license is required and a driving record in compliance with Community Action’s insurance carrier requirements. We…
Classroom helpers support teachers in a variety of ways. Responsibilities might include working with students (individually or in small groups) or performing other tasks such as copying, cutting and sorting that help keep the classroom running smoothly.
Help students in individual or small groups build skills in academic areas in addition to supporting students’ self-esteem, self-confidence, and educational and career goals.
Provide child care during our Trauma Support Groups. Become a foster parent.
Help maintain our gardens and landscaping throughout the spring, summer and fall.