Huron Valley HFH

                            Welcome to

        Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley's 

                      Volunteer Website!

 

Start by clicking the "Sign In" link in the top right corner of the page. 

Once signed in, scroll down to see all volunteer opportunities.  Specific build dates and events are listed at the bottom of this page.

If, at any time, you have questions about volunteering with Habitat please contact our Faith Relations and Volunteer Coordinator, Lynne Punnett, at 734.677.1558 ext 110 or lynnep@h4h.org

For questions on how to use this site please contact our Community Relations Intern, Laura Webb, at volcoor@h4h.org.  

                             Volunteer Opportunities:

Interested in volunteering as a group?  Please visit the following link for more information: http://www.h4h.org/group_volunteer_opportunities.html

Construction Volunteer:

Friends House is located at:  627 Martin Place, Ypsilanti, MI

House of Abraham is located at: 1881 Emerson Ave., Ypsilanti, MI 

Good News House is located at 374 Firwood, Ypsilanti, MI

Thrivent Builds is located at 360 Firwood, Ypsilanti, MI 

  • To sign up as a general construction volunteer, start by clicking the sign in button in the upper right corner of this page
  • Then, scroll down and find the date you are interested in volunteering for listed below 
  • Click the "Sign Up" button next to that date
  • Follow the prompts
  • You will receive a confirmation email once you have registered
  • You will also receive a reminder email three days before your scheduled volunteer date
  • To cancel for a build day:
    • Scroll down to the date in question under the "Your Upcoming Events" section
    • Click the "Cancel" button next to that day
    • Follow the prompts

Construction Leadership:

  • If you are interested in taking a larger leadership role on one of our construction projects, please contact our construction manager, Bill Dunphy, at constcoor@h4h.org.
  • Time Commitment:  Varies depending on role (Crew chief = 1 day, Construction House Leader = 12-14 weeks) 

Committees:

  • Time Commitment:  1-2 meetings monthly, plus a few additional tasks depending on the committee.
  • Committees available:
    • Construction:  The committee strives to develop standardized, readily buildable houses, which are simple, yet solid. Committee is composed of those who work in the construction industry.  If interested, please contact Rob Nissly at rob@goblueshark.com.
    • Family Support:  Assist our partner families throughout the construction process, to ensure that each family is successful in their new home.  Stays in touch with the family for at least one year following closing.  If interested, please contact Yvonne Dulin at YDulin@aol.com
    • Development:   Responsible for raising money from churches, businesses, and individuals.  If interested, please contact Theresa Finney-Dumais at comdir@h4h.org.
    • ReStore:  General support for the ReStore through volunteer recruitment, marketing, advertising needs, and overall strategic development of the business.  If interested, please contact David Teare at dat@acmpm.com.
    • Site Selection:  Responsible for finding building sites and moving development projects through the planning process. (Composed of members who have a familiarity with land acquisition and the process of purchasing land.)  If interested, please contact Sarah Teare at grantsmgr@h4h.org.
      • Land Acquisition Volunteer:  Helps locate, research, and facilitate acquisition of housing lots in Washtenaw County. 
    • Family Selection: Works with families that desire a Habitat home and apply to the Habitat program.  Committee members review and recommend qualified applicants to the Board of Directors.  We ask that interested individuals please make a minimum one year commitment to the committee.  The responsibilities would include but are not limited to:

                 -Attend monthly meeting (first Wednesday evening of every month).

                 -Assist with publicity to attract applicants

                 -Review applicant files.

                 -Participate in interviews and home visits with potential partner families

               If you are interested or would like more information please call 734-677-1558 ext: 104.

Front Desk Support:

  • Answers our main phone line, directs calls to staff, addresses visitors, assists Office Manager. 
  • If interested please contact our Office Manager, Crystal Stevens, at officemgr@h4h.org
  • Time Commitment = 2 - 3 hrs/week

Newsletter Support:

  • Manager: Works closely with the Community Relations Director and a newly-forming volunteer committee of writers and designer(s) on the management and re-creation of the e-newsletter.
  • Writer:  Writes one to two short stories/articles each month. Writing may include interviewing volunteers, homeowners, and other people in the community.
  • Designer: Design the template for our e-newsletter that we can use on a monthly basis, as well as put together each e-newsletter as stories come in and help send out in html format.
  • If you are interested in any of these positions, please contact Faith Relations and Volunteer Coordinator, Lynne Punnett at 734.677.1558 ext. 110 or lynnep@h4h.org.
  • Time Commitment:  Varies depending on position (Manager = considerable, Other positions = 3 - 5 hrs/month)

ReStore Support:

  • Volunteers participate at the ReStore in a number of ways including: customer service, warehouse organization, light to heavy lifting, and occasional online/email advertising. 
  • If interested, please contact Jackie at restore@h4h.org or 734.822.1530. 
  • Time Commitment:  Coordinate with the ReStore staff.  Store hours are Tuesday through Saturday 9:00am - 4:00pm

Forgot your username or password?

  • If you forgot your username, e-mail Laura Webb at volcoor@h4h.org and provide your first and last name.  She will e-mail you back with your current username.
  • If you forgot your password, click on the "Sign In" link at the top right corner of this page.  Then click on the "Forgot your password?" link.  Your correct password will be e-mailed to you directly.
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Upcoming Events
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Special Events >
Saturday, May 17, 10:00am - 2:30pm (4.5 hours)

Help unload the truck and pack the food for distribution and you may be asked to assist in transporting the food to our homeowners.

We are also looking for individuals who are interesting in a more permanent volunteer opportunity to help organize the Homeowners Club Food related opportunities. 

Full
Construction Support > Friends House > Build Volunteer >
Saturday, May 17, 8:00am - 4:00pm (8 hours)
We need to supplement the number of volunteers provided by Health Media this day so please sign up to join them in completing another Habitat home!
Construction Support > Friends House > Lunch Support >
Saturday, May 17, 11:45am - 12:30pm (45 minutes)
Construction Support > House of Abraham > Build Volunteer >
Saturday, May 17, 8:00am - 4:00pm (8 hours)
Final punch list inside the house, shed completion and relocation, and final concrete forms for front sidewalks. Possible pouring of final concrete if concrete is being produced that day.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Construction Support > Thrivent Build > Build Volunteer >
Tuesday, May 20, 8:00am - 4:00pm (8 hours)

The basement walls for the new Thrivent Builds house are scheduled to be put in place Monday, May 19. We need a crew who can assist the next day with drain tile placement, pea stone leveling, and tarring (using paint rollers) the exterior basement walls. Please bring gloves that can be thrown away at the end of the day. NOTICE: If we have heavy rain the week before or the day the walls are to be set, this may be postponed. Look for an e-mail update the night before, but if you hear nothing about cancellation then it is a go.

Saturday, May 31, 2008
Construction Support > Friends House > Build Volunteer >
Saturday, May 31, 8:00am - 4:00pm (8 hours)

Many thanks to Fidelity Bank of Ann Arbor for their employees volunteering to finish the shed and prepare for concrete sidewalks and driveway pouring. Inside trim work will continue as well as laying linoleum flooring.

 

Construction Support > Friends House > Lunch Support >
Saturday, May 31, 11:45am - 12:30pm (45 minutes)
Full
Construction Support > Good News House > Build Volunteer >
Saturday, May 31, 8:00am - 4:00pm (8 hours)

Thanks to Canton's Cherry Hill Methodist and Ann Arbor Westside Methodist churches for sponsoring this days build with volunteers and lunch.

Construction Support > House of Abraham > Build Volunteer >
Saturday, May 31, 8:00am - 4:00pm (8 hours)
Landscaping and final touches on the house. With a full crew, this could be the last weekend of work.
Construction Support > House of Abraham > Lunch Support >
Saturday, May 31, 12:00pm - 1:00pm (1 hour)
Provide lunch for 10 - 15 volunteers
Reserved
Construction Support > Thrivent Build > Lunch Support >
Saturday, May 31, 11:30am - 12:00pm (30 minutes)
All 3 meals will be provided today courtesy of Trinity Lutheran, Ann Arbor.  Thank you!
Monday, June 2, 2008
Construction Support > Good News House > Build Volunteer >
Monday, June 2, 8:00am - 4:00pm (8 hours)

Volunteers are needed on this second day of the build to help frame the house.

PARKING STRICTLY ENFORCED. There is no parking available on Firwood Street except temporarily for individuals, tools, equipment or meals being dropped off. Cars are to be parked in the grassy lot at the corner of Michigan Avenue and Firwood Street, next to Mantis.

Construction Support > Thrivent Build > Build Volunteer >
Monday, June 2, 7:45am - 5:00pm (9.25 hours)

This is the second day of the build and framing of the second floor and gable roof will continue.  Lunch will be provided courtesy of members of St. Paul Lutheran, Ann Arbor.  Thank you!

Reserved
Construction Support > Thrivent Build > Lunch Support >
Monday, June 2, 11:30am - 12:00pm (30 minutes)
Lunch will be provided today courtesy of St. Paul Lutheran, Ann Arbor.  Thank you!
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Full
Construction Support > Good News House > Build Volunteer >
Tuesday, June 3, 8:00am - 4:00pm (8 hours)

Thanks to First United Methodist Church of Ann Arbor for sponsoring this day with volunteers and lunch.

Construction Support > Thrivent Build > Build Volunteer >
Tuesday, June 3, 7:45am - 5:00pm (9.25 hours)

This is the third day of the build and framing of the interior walls, second floor and gable roof will near completion, exterior wall DOW insulation board and roof sheathing will go on, siding is scheduled to begin.  Lunch will be provided courtesy of a member of Zion Lutheran, Chelsea.  Thank you!

 

Reserved
Construction Support > Thrivent Build > Lunch Support >
Tuesday, June 3, 11:30am - 12:00pm (30 minutes)
Lunch will be provided today courtesy of Zion Lutheran, Chelsea.  Thank you!
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Full
Construction Support > Good News House > Build Volunteer >
Wednesday, June 4, 8:00am - 4:00pm (8 hours)

Thanks to PTC of Ann Arbor (formerly Arbortext) for sponsoring this day with volunteers and lunch.

Construction Support > Thrivent Build > Lunch Support >
Wednesday, June 4, 11:30am - 12:00pm (30 minutes)
Provide lunch for 30 volunteers
Construction Support > Thrivent Build > Build Volunteer >
Wednesday, June 4, 7:45am - 5:00pm (9.25 hours)

This is the fourth day of the build and framing of the all walls should be complete with and gable roof done as well. Siding will be a focus for today. If the shed is not yet complete, that will also be a goal for the day.

 

Thursday, June 5, 2008
Full
Construction Support > Good News House > Build Volunteer >
Thursday, June 5, 8:00am - 4:00pm (8 hours)

Thanks to West Side Methodist Church in Ann Arbor for sponsoring this day with volunteers and lunch.

Reserved
Construction Support > Thrivent Build > Lunch Support >
Thursday, June 5, 11:30am - 12:00pm (30 minutes)
Lunch will be provided today by Thrivent Financial.  Thank you!
Construction Support > Thrivent Build > Build Volunteer >
Thursday, June 5, 7:45am - 5:00pm (9.25 hours)

This is the fifth day of the build. Siding and preparing for Saturday's volunteer roofing crew will be a priority. Focus will turn to the interior of the home as the week goes on, including trades work. Volunteers will assist professional tradespeople with plumbing, electrical and mechanical work.  Lunch will be provided courtesy of Thrivent.  Thank you!

Friday, June 6, 2008
Construction Support > Thrivent Build > Lunch Support >
Friday, June 6, 11:30am - 12:00pm (30 minutes)
Provide lunch for 30 volunteers
Construction Support > Thrivent Build > Build Volunteer >
Friday, June 6, 7:45am - 5:00pm (9.25 hours)

This is the sixth day of the build. Siding, trades work, roof shingling prep, and flooring will all be priorities at this time of the build. Volunteers will still be needed to assist professional tradespeople with plumbing, electrical and mechanical work.

Saturday, June 7, 2008
Construction Support > Friends House > Build Volunteer >
Saturday, June 7, 8:00am - 4:00pm (8 hours)

Final interior work will be done, sidewalks and driveways need to be formed and/or concrete poured. If that is done already, then landscaping may be the task for this day. As the date nears, check back to see what the updated task list will be.

 

Construction Support > Friends House > Lunch Support >
Saturday, June 7, 11:45am - 12:30pm (45 minutes)
Full
Construction Support > Good News House > Build Volunteer >
Saturday, June 7, 8:00am - 4:00pm (8 hours)

Thanks to Ann Arbor Calvary United Methodist, Ann Arbor First Congregational and Dexter United Methodist Churches for sponsoring this day by providing volunteers and lunch.

Construction Support > Thrivent Build > Build Volunteer >
Saturday, June 7, 8:00am - 5:00pm (9 hours)

General construction work.  Lunch will be provided today by St. Thomas Lutheran, Freedom Township.  Thank you!

Reserved
Construction Support > Thrivent Build > Lunch Support >
Saturday, June 7, 11:30am - 12:00pm (30 minutes)
Lunch will be provided today courtesy of St. Thomas, Freedom Township.  Thank you!
Monday, June 9, 2008
Full
Construction Support > Good News House > Build Volunteer >
Monday, June 9, 8:00am - 4:00pm (8 hours)

Thanks to PTC of Ann Arbor (formerly Arbortext) for sponsoring this day with volunteers and lunch.

Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Full
Construction Support > Good News House > Build Volunteer >
Tuesday, June 10, 8:00am - 4:00pm (8 hours)

Thanks to HKS Architectural Firm for sponsoring this day with volunteers and lunch.

Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Full
Construction Support > Good News House > Build Volunteer >
Wednesday, June 11, 8:00am - 4:00pm (8 hours)

Thanks to West Side Methodist Church in Ann Arbor for again sponsoring this day with volunteers and lunch.

Thursday, June 12, 2008
Full
Construction Support > Good News House > Build Volunteer >
Thursday, June 12, 8:00am - 4:00pm (8 hours)

Thanks to Chelsea United Methodist Church for sponsoring this day with volunteers and lunch.

Construction Support > Thrivent Build > Lunch Support >
Thursday, June 12, 11:30am - 12:00pm (30 minutes)
Provide lunch for 30 volunteers
Friday, June 13, 2008
Construction Support > Thrivent Build > Lunch Support >
Friday, June 13, 11:30am - 12:00pm (30 minutes)
Provide lunch for 30 volunteers
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Full
Construction Support > Friends House > Build Volunteer >
Saturday, June 14, 8:00am - 4:00pm (8 hours)

Thanks to Google in Ann Arbor for sponsoring this days work with volunteer employees and lunch for all! As the date nears, we will provide a more detailed list of tasks to be accomplished.

Full
Construction Support > Friends House > Lunch Support >
Saturday, June 14, 11:45am - 12:30pm (45 minutes)
Thank you Google of Ann Arbor for providing lunch for your employee volunteers and the others that will join them in completing the Robinson home.
Full
Construction Support > Good News House > Build Volunteer >
Saturday, June 14, 8:00am - 4:00pm (8 hours)

Thanks to First Unitarian and First United Methodist Churches in Ann Arbor for sponsoring this day by providing volunteers and lunch.

Construction Support > Thrivent Build > Lunch Support >
Saturday, June 14, 11:30am - 12:00pm (30 minutes)
Provide lunch for 30 volunteers
Construction Support > Thrivent Build > Lunch Support >
Saturday, June 14, 11:30am - 12:00pm (30 minutes)
Provide lunch for 30 volunteers
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Construction Support > Thrivent Build > Lunch Support >
Thursday, June 19, 11:30am - 12:00pm (30 minutes)
Provide lunch for 30 volunteers
Friday, June 20, 2008
Full
Construction Support > Good News House > Build Volunteer >
Friday, June 20, 8:00am - 4:00pm (8 hours)

Thanks to LimnoTech in Ann Arbor for sponsoring this day with volunteers and lunch.

Construction Support > Thrivent Build > Lunch Support >
Friday, June 20, 11:30am - 12:00pm (30 minutes)
Provide lunch for 30 volunteers
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Construction Support > Thrivent Build > Lunch Support >
Saturday, June 21, 11:30am - 12:00pm (30 minutes)
Provide lunch for 30 volunteers
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Construction Support > Thrivent Build > Lunch Support >
Thursday, June 26, 11:30am - 12:00pm (30 minutes)
Provide lunch for 30 volunteers
Friday, June 27, 2008
Construction Support > Thrivent Build > Lunch Support >
Friday, June 27, 11:30am - 12:00pm (30 minutes)
Provide lunch for 30 volunteers
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Construction Support > Thrivent Build > Lunch Support >
Saturday, June 28, 11:30am - 12:00pm (30 minutes)
Provide lunch for 30 volunteers
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Construction Support > Thrivent Build > Lunch Support >
Thursday, July 10, 11:30am - 12:00pm (30 minutes)
Provide lunch for 30 volunteers
Friday, July 11, 2008
Construction Support > Thrivent Build > Lunch Support >
Friday, July 11, 11:30am - 12:00pm (30 minutes)
Provide lunch for 30 volunteers
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Construction Support > Thrivent Build > Lunch Support >
Saturday, July 12, 11:30am - 12:00pm (30 minutes)
Provide lunch for 30 volunteers
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Full
Construction Support > Good News House > Build Volunteer >
Thursday, July 31, 8:00am - 4:00pm (8 hours)

Thanks to HKS Architectural Firm for again sponsoring this day with volunteers and lunch.