- August 19, 2012:
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Volunteering as a Group Activity
Every year more than 200 groups representing all segments of our community help to build Habitat homes. A group of people can accomplish a lot on a construction site in one day. Volunteering as a group is a great team building activity and a unique opportunity to make a positive and tangible contribution to the community.
Making Reservations
(Currently Fridays and Saturdays are completely booked until June.)
Habitat construction days are Tuesday through Saturday, from 8:45am to 4:00pm, year-round. Please contact Ellen McNally, Habitat Volunteer Coordinator, at emcnally@habitatgnh.org or (203) 785-0794, x.10 to schedule a date for your group. Because Friday and Saturday slots fill up quickly, it is advisable to contact us at least two months in advance if those are the only days your group can volunteer. Opportunities for weekday (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) volunteering are more readily available, but contact us at least two weeks before you would like to go out.
The maximum number for a group is 8-12 people. Smaller groups are also welcome. Group volunteers are expected to arrive together and remain the entire day. We do not schedule partial days or late arrivals.
Volunteers must be 16 and above to work on a Habitat construction site.
Please note: construction delays, weather-related issues and other unforeseen factors beyond our control occasionally require us to change a scheduled volunteering date. We ask that you explain this to your permission granting administrators and volunteers, so that they can be prepared. We only reschedule when we are absolutely compelled to do so, and we appreciate your understanding and flexibility if this occurs.
Making a Financial Donation
Like all Habitat affiliates, Habitat for Humanity of Greater New Haven raises 100% of the funds needed to build homes from the local community. We receive very little government funding and none whatsoever from Habitat International. Making a financial contribution in addition to providing volunteers enables us to continue our mission of eliminating poverty housing by building safe, decent and affordable houses for qualified low income families.
When you call to make a reservation, the Volunteer Coordinator will request that your group consider making a financial contribution in conjunction with volunteering. (This applies only if your group is not already a Habitat sponsor or donor.) Your contribution will be used to purchase tools, equipment and building materials that your group will use when they volunteer. Groups that donate in addition to sending volunteers may request multiple days or the addition of a few more volunteers. However, depending on the stage of construction, Habitat may or may not be able to accommodate these additional volunteers.
Suggested levels of financial support are:
Corporate Groups–$750-$1,500 per group depending on group size and number of days requested
Small Businesses–$250-$500 per group depending on group size and number of days requested
School Groups and Congregations–$100-$500 per group (schools and congregations may consider doing a tool drive in lieu of a financial contribution.)
In appreciation and recognition of your organization’s generosity, Habitat will recognize your contribution in our annual report, in our newsletter and on our website.
In Good Company…
Habitat gratefully acknowledges the following organizations that have donated as well as volunteered. Their generosity is deeply appreciated.