Volunteer
Why volunteer at Habitat for Humanity of South Central MN?
- Benefit your career. Employers are more likely to to hire a candidate with volunteer experience over an equally qualified candidate without volunteer experience
- Build your resume: develop new job skills, hone previous qualifications, explore career possibilities without risk, and challenge yourself; all while volunteering for a great cause.
- Make new friends, build personal contacts, develop communication skills, and share your skills with others.
- Studies show folks who volunteer live longer and hold higher levels of self-confidence. By making a difference, having fun, and feeling appreciated it's clear to see why this finding is true.
- By becoming a regular volunteer at Habitat for Humanity, you open up a world of professional possibilities. Staff are happy to write letters of recommendation, provide references, and provide projects to call our own.
General Construction Volunteer
Construction volunteers work at Habitat house building sites performing a variety of skilled and unskilled tasks including: framing, insulating, painting, siding, tiling and more. Construction work is conducted year-round, Monday - Friday 9 am- 3 pm- both indoors and outdoors. Volunteers are guided by our professional staff who teach the necessary skills to finish the job well. Volunteering at the job site is a great way to keep your body and mind sharp by combining physical work with problem solving skills. Enjoy the vast variety of tasks construction work offers while experiencing the satisfaction of building a home for a family in need - from the ground up.
Requirements
- 18 years of age or older
- Be able to physically perform duties such as lifting up to 20 lbs.
- Have a great attitude and a willingness to learn
Office Volunteer
The office volunteer position is housed at our Affiliate office, located at 1751 Bassett Drive in Mankato. Office volunteers perform a wide range of administrative tasks to support Habitat's non-profit operational responsibilities. Duties may include filing, preparing mailing, grant writing, creating brochures or flyers, website updates, and data entry. Hours of operation are 8 am- 5 pm Monday- Friday.
Requirements
- Ability to display professionalism and maintain confidentiality
- Ability to work independently yet seek guidance from staff when necessary
- Hold basic computer skills
- Self-Motivation
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Desire for persona growth
Preferred Skills
- Knowledge in using Adobe Creative Suites, Xcel, Word and Power Point
To Volunteer:
If you are interested in volunteering with Habitat for Humanity of South Central MN in any capacity, please fill out the required fields on the web form. The Volunteer Coordinator, Kelli Hanson will contact you shortly.
