Family Selection
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- Selects and recommends prospective homeowner families fo the board
- Makes home visits to prospective homeowners to evaluate current housing conditions
- Evaluates family's housing needs, income and willingness to partner
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Family Support
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- Welcome new homeowners to the Habitat family
- Provide partner families with educational opportunities concerning homeownership
- Serve as the primary liaison between the affiliate and the partner family
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Construction
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- Land and materials acquisition
- House plans
- Construction supervision
- All aspects of home construction (plumbing, carpentry, electrical work, etc.)
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Church relations
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- Serve as liaison between affiliate and local Churches
- Assist with Apostles' Build project
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Public awareness
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- Provide the local community with information about Habitat projects
- Educate the local community about the need for decent, affordable housing
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Development
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- Conduct events to raise funds to support the work of the affiliate
- Explore grant opportunities for increasing building capacity
- Conduct direct mailings to supporters
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