Family Selection & Support Committee Member - Brandon

Job Description

Family Selection & Support Committee Member - Brandon

Organizational Description: Habitat for Humanity Manitoba (HFHM) provides low-income families the opportunity of home ownership through its unique business model of offering no down payment, no interest mortgages. Monthly mortgage payments received by Habitat are used to purchase more land which enables donations to keep on giving - building more homes, more hope and more thriving communities. By mobilizing volunteers and community partners, Habitat for Humanity Manitoba works with people from all walks of life to build safe, decent, affordable housing for purchase by low-income working families.

Volunteer Opportunity Details

Volunteer Opportunity ID: 6186

Description of Duties:

Habitat for Humanity Brandon is looking for Family Selection & Support Committee Members. Members of the Family Selection & Support Committee are committed to act on behalf of Habitat for Humanity Manitoba (Brandon). It is the responsibility of the committee members to attend Family Selection Committee meetings and to conduct confidential home visits. The visits are done with the utmost respect for the family while successfully obtaining information regarding the family's level of need, and respecting the values and individuality of each family member. Home visits are conducted in pairs.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct home visits and obtain only relevant material for establishing the family's level of need, ability to pay, and willingness to partner.


• Make timely home visit reports back to the committee.


• Deliver or arrange for delivery of the Homeowner Course to partner families.

Commitment:

• Conduct home visits to interview applicant families and generate a report.


• Attend committee meetings one evening per month

Skills Required:

• New members of the Family Selection Committee will receive orientation from a representative of Habitat for Humanity Manitoba.


• Where possible, be mentored by experienced committee members by observing and attending home visits and participating in committee meetings.

Skills Gained/Related Careers:

This role is a great fit for people with experience or interest in:

• Social services, housing support, community outreach, or nonprofit programs


• Client intake, assessment, or case management


• Financial coaching, education, or family support roles


• Education, facilitation, or adult learning environments

You'll thrive in this role if you bring:

• Strong listening, interviewing, and relationship building skills


• A respectful, non-judgmental, and culturally sensitive approach


• Comfort gathering sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality


• Ability to assess information objectively and document clearly


• Confidence working in pairs and contributing to group decision making


• Reliability, empathy, and a commitment to equity and dignity for families

Age: 18-30, 31-54, 55+

Time Commitment: Daytime, Evening, Weekend

Location of volunteer opportunity: Brandon

Does opportunity require a criminal record check? Yes
Will cost be reimbursed? Yes

Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? Yes
Will cost be reimbursed? Yes

Opportunity is available to candidates that: General Populace

Organization will provide: A letter of reference
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