Each year hundreds of volunteers donate thousands of hours in support of our mission.  There are numerous ways for you to help.

Home Construction and Rehab

Central to our mission is the construction or rehab of homes which become available to our client families.  This work would not be possible without thousands of hours of volunteer work each year.  Some organizations work with us several days each month, others only a few days per year.  While most of our volunteers are "unskilled", we especially welcome any experienced and/or licensed contractors in the following areas:

• General Carpentry

• Licensed/Certified Electricians

• Licensed Plumbing/Heating Contractors

• Professional Drywall Contractors

• Experienced Carpet Installers

• Experienced Appliance Repair Person

Furniture Distribution Center

Volunteers are needed to assist with our Furniture Distribution including:

• Warehouse Organizers - needed to help maintain organization of the furniture warehouse and report on number of clients served.

• Drivers and Driver Helpers - drivers with their own van or truck are needed to pick up furniture and housewares from donors.

Office Help

Volunteers are needed in many areas of the office including copying, preparing mailings, telephone support, scheduling, and many more places.  Do you have a few hours a week to help out?

Committees

Do you have a few extra hours each month to help out on one of our committees?  Perhaps your talents fit in with one of them.

• Property Committee

Oversee the successful selection, acquisition, and development of all properties for the organization.  Ensure a timely response for maintenance issues related to properties under management.  Maintain accountability for all levels of project development and property management.  Provide support wherever needed to guide all property issues to a successful conclusion.

• Nominating Committee

Oversees the manpower needs of the organization.  Develop lists of potential personnel to assist in accomplishing the mission of IHDC.  Monitor Board personnel needs and recruit where necessary to ensure all key positions remain filled.

• Planning and Evaluations Committee

Assist in the development of organizational goals and objectives.  Evaluate all committee, board, and personnel efforts that influence the operation of the organization.  Provide advice and recommendatiions necessary to guide the Board in the completion of goals.  When requested, handle staff personnel issues including the adherence to and evaluation of, employee policies. 

• Fund Development Committee

Oversees the successful implementation and achievement of all fundraising efforts, including annual campaigns, special events, foundation solicitations, and activities.  Assist in the development of goals and objectives related to reaching or exceeding the annual budget needs.  Maintain accountability for all fundraising campaigns and programs.  Provide support wherever necessary to be successful in meeting all fundraising goals.

• Fund Administration Committee

Provide advice for all finance efforts which influence operations of the organization.  Provide direct support wherever necessary to successfully and professionally manage the accounts of the organization, establishing an maintaining bank accounts and bookkeeping protocols.  Assist in developing the annual budget and in completing an annual audit.

• Public Relations Committee

Provides communications and marketing support for all activities, programs, and functions of the organization.  Develop marketing campaigns and materials, create image-positioning efforts, and maintain media communications.  Through strong contact with the Executive Director, the Chairman of this committee acts as the official spokesperson of the organization wherever necessary.

• Member Organization Relations Committee  

Provides support to, communication and strong relationships with all member organizations.  Ensure that member organization representatives are selected and that liaison records are updated and maintained.  Pursue new member organizations, cultivating relationships wherever necessary, and coordinate council of representative meetings.

• Client Services Committee

Oversee the successful selection, implementation, and achievement of all client service related projects including counseling, tenant relations, and warehouse operations.  Ensure that client needs are continually brought to the forefront of the organization in policy, programs, and marketing.  Maintain accountability for tenant relations and client concerns, and provide support wherever necessary to guide all client service issues to a successful conclusion.

Please call Jacquie Strand (jstrand@hidcbc.org), Coordinator of Volunteers at (215) 945-8630 x105 if you or your organization are interested in volunteering with Interfaith Housing.

 

Adopt-a-House Program Several years ago, we added an Adopt-a-House program where an organization "adopts" an entire home for rehab.  Members can work on their own schedule or schedule group workdays.  The following groups have completed homes under this program: Yardley and Morrisville United Methodist Churches (Prospect Avenue, Morrisville) Newtown Presbyterian Church (Pine Needle Road, Levittown) North and Southampton Reformed Church (Tulip Road, Bensalem