Most people think of swinging a hammer when they think about volunteering for Habitat. Due to the tremendous amount of planning and management required to build just one home, we have a constant need for committee members and volunteers to help with various other tasks. Many of our younger volunteers (under the age of 16) and families who'd like to volunteer together opt to help out here... You don't need to be an expert in any of these fields to help out! There are many tasks that require only a willingness to learn and work with others.

Listed below are some of the non-construction volunteer opportunities.

Opportunities to Volunteer

• Operations Support Teams & Committees Building Team —
  This team monitors the integrity of Habitat building policies, mobilizes construction resources, and assists in determining solutions for construction problems. Team members are required to attend a Team meeting held as needed.
• Site Selection Committee —
  The Site Selection Committee selects and purchases property on which to build houses. Committee membership requires 8 hours per month.
• Hospitality Committee —
  This committee plans and coordinates the food needed for habitat social events. If you are interested in providing food, please submit a Hospitality Form. Committee membership requires 2 to 4 hours per social event.
• Publicity Committee —
  This committee keeps the community aware of, and well informed about Habitat for Humanity Lafayette mission and activities. Committee membership requires 3 to 4 hours per month.

Family Services Committees

• Habitat Discount Home Center donations vehicle driver —
  The Habitat Discount Home Center needs volunteers to drive our donations pick-up vehicle one or two days a week usually for 2-4 hours. Sometimes you will need to assist in loading donated materials into the donations vehicle, so the ablility to safely lift 50 lbs is desired.
• Habitat Discount Home Center in-store volunteers —
  The Habitat Discount Home Center is always looking for volunteers to work in the store. Check the Habitat Discount Home Center page on this site for more information.
• Family Policy Committee —
  This Committee insures that guidelines and requirements are fulfilled by both Partner Families and Habitat for Humanity of Lafayette. Committee membership requires 4 hours per month.
• Family Selection Committee —
  This Committee helps select families for houses. Committee membership requires 10 hours per month (including 2 meetings per month).
• Family Support Committee —
  This committee incorporates partner families into the structure and fellowship of Habitat and transfers the vision of partnership to incoming participants. Committee membership requires: - 1 hours per week on task - 2 hours per month for fellowship meetings - 1 hour per month for committee meeting.
• Family Outreach Committee —
  This committee disseminates information and educational materials to recruit applicants for Habitat home ownership throughout Tippecanoe County. Committee requires 2 to 4 hours per month.
• Financial Counselor or Budget Tutor —
  These volunteers will work with partner families to assist them in basic family finances and use of a family budget. This task requires 2 to 3 hours per week for each 10 week course.

Fundraising Committees

• Church Relations Committee —
  This committee develops and maintains relationships with local churches for support of Habitat's ministry. Committee membership requires 3 to 4 hours per month.
• Corporate Relations Committee —
  This committee develops and maintains relationships with local companies for support of Habitat's ministry.Committee membership requires 3 to 4 hours per month.
• Individual Relations Committee —
  This committee develops and maintains relationships with local individuals for support of habitat ministry. Committee membership requires 4 to 6 hours per month.
• Carpenter's Committee —
  This club works to increase the number of people who make a financial contribution each time a Habitat house is completed. Club membership requires attendance at Club meetings held as needed and 3 to 6 hours per month for Club tasks.
• Hike For Homes —
  This committee manages the day-to-day operations of the Hike for Homes Project [The annual Hike-a-Thon Habitat Fundraiser] Committee membership requires 6 hours per month. The two months before the May Hike requires more time.

Building and Equipment

• Tool and Supply Area Organizer —
  This person keeps the tool and supply area neat, orderly, and up to date. This position requires 4 hours per week.
• Facility Floor Maintenance —
  These volunteers do periodic, special cleaning of the floors in the Habitat building. Team members are required to attend a Team meeting held as needed.
• Bobcat and Tractor Operator —
  These volunteers operate Bobcats and Tractors, as needed. This job requires up to 4 hours per project.
• General Construction Volunteer —
  As a general construction volunteer you can volunteer individually or as a group. These volunteers work with the construction supervisor to perform duties associated with the direct construction of a Habitat house. If you would like to be a construction volunteer please fill out the Volunteer Form for individuals or to register as a group use the Work Group Registration Form. You can either submit these forms online or print them off and mail them to us at:
  Habitat for Humanity
  c/o Volunteer Coordinator
  420 First St.
  Lafayette, IN 47905

Board Positions

• Contact Habitat Executive Director at (765)423-4590 if interested in any of the Board positions, or contact our [ Volunteer Coordinator ]. —
  • Board President
  • Board Vice-president
  • Board Treasurer
  • Board Recording Secretary
  • Board Corresponding Secretary
  • Board Finance Committee
  • Board Personal Committee
  • Board Nominating Committee