Housatonic Habitat for Humanity

From time to time special needs arise for our organization.  These needs can be classified in three different areas:

People
We often need volunteers to step up to fill a unique need.  These needs may be short-term, long-term, or seasonal.  Current needs are:

• Webmaster - We are in need of a volunteer who can update and keep current the various items on their website.  This role provides great freedom and flexibility as the webmaster will be able to do almost all of the work from home, with only occasional meetings at the Habitat office.  Specific tasks include: updating content information and design/develop event registration & donation pages for various events throughout the year, etc.  The webmaster will be encouraged to recommend new design and content proposals (especially if they can make it happen!).  Familiarity with Joomla management system is a plus.

• Head of our Site Selection Committee - This is one of our most important positions as this person takes on the responsibility of heading up site selection. This individuals should have a background in one or more of the following:
  • Municipal zoning or planning
  • Land approvals
  • Civil engineering
  • Construction management with multi-family background
  • The chosen individual will need to have time during the day to be able to do the legwork that will be required for multi-family projects.
• Facilities Manager - someone who can help us with general care and maintenance around the offices/ReStore/warehouse. (approx. 5 hours per week)

• ReStore Staff
  • Store Assistants (3 people)   
    • light cleaning, restocking/merchandising
    • store opening/closing, cashier, full “right arm” coverage
    • facility maintenance – heavy cleaning, maintenance, moving, etc…
  • Pick Up Team Members
    able to lift up to 50 lbs, either drive or co-pilot box truck run, map assistance
  • Dispatcher
    Take charge individual to screen donations, schedule pick ups, train drivers, run crews, excellent follow up and follow though
  • Donation Manager
    solicit existing and potential donations for the ReStore – keep track – thank you system maintenance
  • Public Relations Assistant
    Quarterly newsletter, Annual Thank You – “Get-the-Word-Out” person

Products
From time to time we can use certain types of equipment to help our organization grow in capacity.

• Laptops (2), desktops (2), color laser printer, all-in-one ink jet printer

Opportunities to Speak
We love the opportunity to share the wonderful stories of transformation that occur at Housatonic Habitat.  Sam Dobrotka, our Executive Director, is an ordained minister and welcomes the opportunity to speak to church groups: small groups, outreach groups, or the whole congregation via the Sunday sermon. 

We also appreciate opportunities to talk to school, business, or other community groups.

Please contact us if you would like someone to come and speak to your group – large or small.

Please contact Karen if you can help us with any of these needs: (203) 744-1340 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .