Volunteering

There are lots of ways to volunteer. Take a look at our volunteers on the job. Are we having fun? 
Here's what our volunteers have to say about their experience!

If you want to volunteer the first thing you will want to do is fill out the Volunteer Interest Sheet and mail it to us at 720 Santa Fe St, Las Cruces, NM 88001.

If you are interested in your group volunteering, either through a Saturday build or Collegiate Challenge, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator when we start building in the fall!

If you want to volunteer at the build site please read the Safety Guidelines. You will need to fill out the liability waiver prior to working on the site. You can print it here and bring it filled out to the build site. If the person working on the site is a minor they must have a liability waiver for minors completed by their parent or guardian. And if they are under 16 they must have parent or sponsor supervision on site.

We welcome everyone at the build site regardless of construction knowledge. So if you have never used a hammer or paint brush you are still welcome! We will be happy to teach you how to do the many tasks it takes to build a house. Be sure to wear proper attire for a build site. This isn't the place to wear your Sunday best. J Shoes should have rubber soles and be sturdy. No sandals please! With some experience you may want to invest in your own tools. Here are the ones many of our volunteers bring with them.

Take a peek at some of the things you might be doing on the job site.

If you want to volunteer in a less physical position we have a lot to offer you too! Following are some of our committees you can become involved with and what they do. Please contact Becca Winship at 575-525-0475 to learn more about these committees.

Resource Development/Fundraising/Public Relations - These folks obtain financial resources for us. They network in the community, to raise funds through public relations and special events. If you know how to find grants and write grant requests we can put you right to work. If you enjoy visiting with people you have never met, are okay with asking for help for a good cause and/or can think outside the box to develop creative ways to raise money this committee could be for you.

Family Selection - These folks review applications for the Habitat for Humanity homes, process the applications, visit the families homes and select who will get the homes the next year.

Family Partners - Once the families are selected the Family Partners step in to mentor and nurture the families. On this committee you will be able to help the families become capable homeowners.

Landscaping - If you like gardening this committee is for you. The work happens over a period of about two months. These folks work with the families to design the landscaping and then install it.

Church Relations - Churches are very supportive of Habitat for Humanity. They often will provide snacks or meals for the volunteers, raise money for the builds and provide volunteers to help with the builds. This committee works with the churches to help coordinate their support.

Hospitality - These folks make life easier for the volunteers on the build sites. They make sure there is plenty of water, put snacks out at break, check tools in and out and make sure the volunteers have something to do. They may also  approach local businesses, churches and organizations to assist with snacks and meals. They will interact with other committees such Church Relations and Fundraising. If you like being where the activity is, but you don't want to be quite so physically involved, this is your opportunity.

Warehouse - If you like to organize things this committee may be for you. You would be responsible for keeping the warehouse clean and organized. You would also organize and oversee the yard sales we have periodically through out the year.

Construction Committee - This committee is responsible for designing quality, energy efficient homes; incorporating families requests; obtaining bids, ordering and coordinating delivery of materials; and providing volunteer leadership at the build site. If you have a construction background this committee can use your knowledge.

Land Acquisition - This committee needs to be quick on their feet. When we are made aware of available funds from the city or other organizations we often have a very small time frame within which to spend money on property. This money will be forthcoming, but is often not available to make a down payment.  Members on this committee must have good negotiation skills and the ability to build trust between land owners and Habitat for Humanity. They should like inventorying land. A real estate background would be beneficial.

Nominations - If you are interested in serving in other ways or would like to sit on our board we would like to hear about it.  Please submit a summary bio with how you would like to serve to The Executive Director, P. O. Box 3484, Las Cruces, NM 88003.