Habitat for Humanity of Greater Apopka Committees

Church Relations Committee - Relationships with churches are vital to the success of Habitat-Apopka and churches are major contributors. Partnerships are made with both small and large churches in the area to find and gain, exposure to the community, volunteers and monetary donations for Habitat-Apopka, often by sponsoring homes or parts of projects. This committee should consist of people who are energetic, enthusiastic, and will seek out church partners and strengthen our interactions.

Development Committee - solicits financial support for Habitat-Apopka from corporations, individuals, civic groups, churches, and foundations. This is a hands-on committee whose members go into the community to raise funds. The objective is to develop sustained giving as a means to eliminate sub-standard housing.

Family Selection Committee - screens the applicants who will become partners with Habitat-Apopka. The committee explains the policies and procedures to the applicant. Then a member of the committee will visit and observe the applicants in their homes and report the conditions of the applicant's housing to the committee. The committee then makes the final recommendation as to whether or not to accept the applicant.

Family Support Committee - mentors the partner families through the "sweat equity" process and through their first year in their new home. Each homeowner is assigned to a committee member. The committee member offers support and friendship, keeps the family on track, and is a resource for the family through this time of change. This committee is always in need of caring, problem-solving members to facilitate this transition period.

Land Acquisition Committee - Habitat-Apopka is always in need of more land. We require a strong committee of volunteers who have interest and expertise in finding land and have the ability to follow through with the deal. Prior knowledge of real estate, law etc. is helpful, but not essential. We are specifically looking for plots of land 5-10 acres.

Construction Committee - discusses the progress of the homes under construction and new members learn skills for the construction of homes. Each committee member has the potential to become a construction crew leader. Crew leaders are asked to be on the work site on Saturdays from approximately 8:15 am - 1:30 pm.

ReStore - Assists with oversight for the ReStore and its related volunteer recruitment, donations, pricing, merchandising and sales.

Development - Assists with planning and implementing all fundraising events and assists in coordinating individual and corporate donor development.

Publicity - Assists with all media relations, newsletter production and publishing and editing other collateral materials.

Finance - Reviews financial statements and policies and procedures. Advises on budgeting and fiscal management.

Speakers Bureau - Represents Habitat for Humanity of Greater Apopka to organizations and presents programs on our ministry and projects in the community and around the world. Assists in presenting volunteer opportunities to organizations.

Volunteer Ambassadors - Assists in recruiting and training volunteers.

Office Administration - Assists with the front office in answering the phone, taking messages, serving as a receptionist, helping to file and organize office.

Special Events - Assists in planning, organizing and implementing special events such as receptions, golf tournaments, House Raising Hoe Down, volunteer appreciation events and participation in community events such as the Festival of Children and Families, the Apopka Foliage Festival and other events.

Board of Directors - The governing body of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Apopka, Inc. that sets the overall policies and procedures.

If you are interested in becoming a member of one of our Committees, you can sign up here.