Volunteer
At Habitat Bucks, volunteers build homes, work in the office, plan special events, raise funds and spread the word about Habitat. From seniors to youth and from every skill set, volunteers learn valuable job and life skills. They have the ability to unite with others to improve their community and make a difference in the lives of people within it. Volunteering also creates a unique sense of pride, self-achievement and camaraderie.
For further information regarding volunteering with Habitat, contact Laura McClellan, volunteer manager, at l.mcclellan@habitatbucks.org or 215.822.2812 x302. And, be sure to check out Volunteer News at the bottom of this page!
Exceptional Volunteers
Volunteers who have served 1,000 hours: Dan Baird, Ed Hotham, Nick Grant, Sara Bostancic, Ray Fluck
Volunteers who have served 500 hours: Mike Buber, Janet Pagenkemper, Jan Wheeler, Patti Post, Deb Thorrick, Monroe Hunsberger, Susanne Jess
Volunteers who have served 250 hours: Manuel Alfonso, Wayne Bailey, John Benincasa, Beverly Cupo, Matt Erwin, John Frock, Mark Hillman, Margie Horton, Peter Hurt, Sandi Ives, Flo Kelly, Trish Lawlor, Bud Naylor, Rick Ottinger, Paul Payton, Jack Richard, Maureen Schmidt, Alicia Wilhelm, Thelma Williams, Robert Wozniak
Open Volunteer Positions
Volunteers are needed for the following positions:
Event Videographer
We are in need of videographers to attend special events, record footage and produce videos that will then be used to promote the mission and work of Habitat for Humanity. Several opportunities for video are presented each year and may be as short as a 20-minute groundbreaking ceremony, or as long as four-hour annual gala.
Resource Development Committee Member
Habitat is seeking volunteers to join our Resource Development Committee! The Committee meets quarterly and is responsible for working with Habitat’s Resource Development Director to outline the organization’s annual fundraising plan and to strategize new ways to reach potential donors. The Resource Development Committee will also assist with coordinating an annual fundraising event.
ReStore Volunteer
Volunteers are needed to assist in Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore in Chalfont. Volunteer tasks will include unloading deliveries, cleaning and testing donations, stocking merchandise and assisting customers. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old.
Event Planning Assistant
Habitat is in need of volunteers to assist with organizing fundraising and advocacy events and coordinating booths at community functions throughout the Bucks County area.
Faith Relations Committee Member
The Faith Relations Committee partners with faith groups in Bucks County to promote Habitat's mission. They focus on advocacy, diversity, fellowship and fundraising. Members also assist with dedication ceremonies, speak to congregations, and promote Habitat's mission at special events.
> If you're interested in any of these positions, please contact Laura at l.mcclellan@habitatbucks.org or 215.822.2812 x302.
News and Notes
Earth Day
In celebration of Earth Day, Habitat partnered with Advanced Green Solutions to hold an electronics recycling day at the ReStore on April 24th. Items such as computers, cell phones and televisions were accepted. The drive will benefit Habitat’s Youth United program. Also on the 24th, volunteers planted 64 trees and shrubs at Habitat’s Emerald Hollow development in Quakertown.
Disney Give A Day Get A Day
On January 1st Disney announced the Give A Day Get A Disney Day program designed to encourage people to make an impact on their local communities. The program has reached their goal of engaging one million people in volunteer service! Thank you to the approximately 80 volunteers who earned their day with Habitat Bucks! Please note that Disney has discontinued the program and no further Disney vouchers will be issued.
MLK Day
On Monday, January 18th Habitat had 25 individuals volunteer at the office as part of MLK Day of Service. Volunteers helped with some much needed housekeeping, organizing and first-of-the-year mailings. Habitat also held a LEGO Drive, with an outstanding response from local Scout Troops and community members.
ReStore Volunteers
Thank you to Penn Foundation Village of Hope and the Willow Grove Naval Air Station for participating in days of service at the Habitat ReStore during April!
Thank you, Day Sponsors!
Thank you to Habitat for Humanity’s day sponsor groups who pledged both donations and volunteer labor toward The Stitchery in Perkasie. Our Sponsors are:
- NextGen Healthcare Information Systems
- Merck
- Goldman Sachs
- St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church
- ReMax 440
- First Savings Bank
- Trinity Lutheran Church, Perkasie
- GMAC
- Wells Fargo
- A&T Chevrolet
- Tyco
- Deep Run Presbyterian Church
- Lockheed Martin
- Doylestown Rotary Club
Resources
For extensive listings of volunteer opportunities in the Bucks County area, visit:
> VolunteerMatch database, where opportunities are searchable by location and area of interest
> Central Bucks Healthier Community Team Volunteer Database
> United Way Volunteer Solutions
