Non-Construction Opportunities

Homeowner Training

Volunteers in Homeowner Training work with the Homeowner Relations staff to assess current and future homeowner training needs, determine a curriculum to meet those needs, research available community resources and/or partner with other organizations to provide the training needs. Individuals with experience in education/training, construction, conflict resolution/mediation, personal financial management, title/escrow are especially needed.

The Volunteer will:

• Attend homeowner trainings/workshops to assess quality of presentation and information delivered to Habitat homeowners.

• Meet with Habitat Training Coordinator on monthly basis to discuss evaluation of trainings/workshops.

• Help to ensure that goals and objectives of the homeowner training program are being met.

• Help to identify new trainings/workshops that should be available to Habitat homeowners.

• Help determine and execute a process that will engage Habitat homeowners to participate/attend trainings/workshops.

Contact: If you are interested in volunteering for one of these roles in the homeowner development department, please contact Emily Andrews at amc1@habitatgsf.org.

Fund Development Volunteer

The fund development volunteer assists the fund development department on a regular basis, performing a variety of administrative tasks, research assignments and special event support. This volunteer reports to the Corporate Development Officer and supports all fund development staff. Ideally, we need someone who can commit to a minimum of two hours per week during normal business hours. The volunteer must have careful attention to detail, be willing to work in a team environment, and be relatively comfortable using a computer (Word and the Internet).

Grants Committee: Grant Writing and Grant Research Volunteers

Grants are critical to the success of a non-profit like Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco because they provide necessary financial support for the organization and our mission. The grants committee is a group of grant writers and researchers who collaborate to secure financial grants for Peninsula Habitat. We are an open, constructive group of volunteers and are in need of two new members to join the team: a grant writer and a grant researcher. We are looking for individuals who meet the following general qualifications for these positions:

• Self-motivated to comprehensively research prospective donors to understand their philanthropic interests and funding criteria and their grant/donation process. Must be Internet-proficient.

• Overcomes hurdles through follow-up communication (email, phone calls). Hurdles may include technical ones (e.g. website links don't link) or clarification of grant process (e.g. who is correct contact? what are funding priorities?)

Other desired qualifications specific to each position:

Grant Writing Volunteer:

• Has writing background and thrives in a team environment, e.g. value feedback from team members.

• Can write to "land the deal", flexes style, wording and content to align our grant with the donor's philanthropic interests, needs and funding priorities. Must be WORD proficient.

• Presents grants to the committee for review and feedback and incorporates necessary changes.

• Can complete all activities to due date. Must be self-driven, requiring little to no follow-up on Habitat Greater San Francisco staff member's part. Be dedicated, tenacious - driven by "as soon as possible" mindset.

Due to the need for continuity in this long-term committee, individuals should be able to make a six month commitment, including a two-hour meeting every other week and 10-12 hours of research and/or writing respectively per week.

Contact: Sabrina Pourmand, Corporate Development Officer, (650) 568-7337, spourmand@habitatgsf.org.

Database Administration

Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco is looking for a Database Administrator that will interact within the Fund Development Department. We are looking for a talented volunteer who will become the authorized manager of our database, Raiser's Edge 7 and can commit to 2 days/week working in our Redwood City office. As authorized manager, the Database Administrator will fill many roles.

Specific Responsibilities Include:

• Data Integrity - The DBA reviews data entry integrity and makes adjustments to correct faulty data as needed.

• Reporting - The DBA works with the creation of specific reports needed by Habitat Greater San Francisco staff and volunteers (primarily within the Fund Development team). These reports include financial accounting, lists for our direct mail program, mailing lists for internet and email campaigns, plus others

• Training - the DBA provides cross training to staff that need to use the database.

• Troubleshooting - the DBA provides support for Raiser's Edge 7 problems and helps troubleshoot new issues related the needs of the organization.

Related Experience and Skills:

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
Advanced computer knowledge - database proficiency, Microsoft Access

Volunteers should display the following attributes: Passion for the Habitat mission, non-judgmental attitude, outstanding written, verbal and public speaking communication skills, strong leadership skills, willingness to perform outreach activities into the homeowner community, and facilitation skills. We are looking for volunteers who are able to make at least a six-month commitment (preferably longer). Committee meetings will be held on a bi-monthly basis at the Redwood City office, with each meeting lasting around 1 ½ hours. Total time commitment will be up to 10 hours a month.

Contact: Jamin Sartor, Development Officer, (650) 568-7342, jsartor@habitatgsf.org.