Join the Saint Mark Habitat Team
Building more than houses . . .
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Habitat for Humanity-Montgomery County (HfH-MC) is currently building Linganore Woods, a 24 unit town home community in Burtonsville, Md. From the proceeds of the sale of the Saint Mark House, Saint Mark awarded HfH-MC a $150,000 grant qualifying Saint Mark as a ‘Full House Sponsor’ for one of these town homes.
Construction on the first 12 units, phase 1 of the project, began in July 2006 and was completed in September 2007. Construction on the Saint Mark town home that is part of the second phase began in October 2007 and should continue until winter 2008.
Saint Mark Habitat for Humanity Build Days For all you wanna-be homebuilders and viewers of TV's This Old House or Flip This House, mark your calendars for the Saint Mark Build Days when we will help build this future home for a deserving low income family. Saint Mark Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County (HfH-MC) recently launched a Women Build Group to engage and empower women to advance the mission of Habitat.
HfH-MC has Other Events Scheduled During that Week! On Saturday, May 10, see a great new art exhibit at a local gallery! Support the ARTS and HABITAT! Come to a reception celebrating the volunteers of Women Build Week and the opening of Shelter, a new exhibit at Pyramid Atlantic Art Center. Hear from our Honorary Co-Chairs, Councilmember Nancy Floreen and Julie Sussman, national bestselling author and national spokeswoman for the Lowe's Companies, Inc. and Habitat for Humanity's Women Build Program partnership!
Please invite any family members, friends or coworkers who may be interested in joining us on this project. If you have any questions or would like to join the Saint Mark Habitat Team, please contact Tina Moulton, the Saint Mark town home coordinator, at gtacmoulton@verizon.net. For more information on this project, go to the HfH-MC website at www.habitat.montgomery.md.us. Construction No experience is necessary, just a willing attitude and a desire to help! All skill levels welcome. Construction volunteers are guided by professional construction staff and trained volunteer Crew Leaders! To be eligible to volunteer on Habitat’s construction site you must: • Sign a volunteer waiver • Be at least 18 years old (some activities are age restrictive). • Be able to make a full day commitment to Habitat (8:00am-3:30pm). REMEMBER: Construction is a physical task and all volunteers should be comfortable being on your feet for long periods of time and working out side. Please note that we do ask all volunteers to make a full day commitment to HfH-MC (approximately 8:00am - 3:30pm - the time may vary depending on the day and the crew). Please arrive on time and plan to stay for the entire day. ALL volunteers must be wearing closed toed shoes and have a valid waiver on file to volunteer with Habitat. If you have not signed a waiver, you may fill one out on site. If you are skilled, please help those around you and consider becoming a Crew Leader. Crew Leaders are volunteers who act as “coaches” for semi-skilled or unskilled volunteers. Crew Leaders demonstrate tasks, maintain standards, monitor safety, and ensure that on-site volunteers have a satisfying experience. Don’t want to do construction work but still want to lend a hand, consider becoming a Site Coordinator! Site Coordinators are responsible for coordinating morning check-in including setting-up the sign-in table, parking sign and water stations on the worksite prior to the volunteers arriving, directing volunteers to parking areas if they drive directly to the site and the sign-in area, ensure that all volunteers have completed waiver forms, signed in and made a name tag, performs any other needed tasks to keep the worksite running smoothly, take down parking and no parking signs, secure sign in table and materials in the construction trailer and clean up any remaining trash from lunch. Two volunteers are needed per day from 8:00 am - 1:00 pm. Construction FAQ’s * How long are we expected to volunteer/can I come for part of the day? Volunteers are expected to be onsite at 8:00 a.m. It takes about 10 minutes or less to walk to the site from the parking lot. All volunteers are asked to stay for the entire day, until approximately 3:30 p.m. * Who do I check in with when I arrive? All volunteers should check in with a Crew Leader, Site Coordinator or the Habitat Site Supervisor.
* How do we handle lunch? Volunteers need to bring their own lunch unless otherwise notified. Please do not plan on leaving the site to purchase lunch. If you would like to order lunch, Domino’s Pizza on Old Columbia Pike will deliver to the construction site, call 301-421-0112. * Do I need to bring my own tools? If you have hand tools/tool belt feel free to bring them, but volunteers are not required to bring their own tools. Please do not bring any power tools with you. We recommend that you bring work gloves if you have a pair. Safety and protective equipment (gloves, goggles, and hardhats etc.) will be available on site. All volunteers are required to use the appropriate safety equipment as instructed by Habitat’s construction staff and Crew Leaders (including, but not limited to hard hats and safety goggles). * Can I volunteer more than once? Yes!!! We will be having monthly build days usually on the second Friday of the month with a few special Saturday build days until the completion of the project next winter. See the Saint Mark Habitat for Humanity Build Day Calendar and watch for signup sheets on the Habitat Message Board in the atrium of Macdonell Hall. * What will I be doing as a construction volunteer? We probably won’t be able to tell you that until you arrive onsite. Volunteers work on the building needs as determined by construction phase and the Construction Team. Please come with a willingness to try new things! * Do we work in the rain/snow/ excessive heat? As long as it is safe and productive- YES! If weather conditions become unhealthy or unsafe, we will stop working early or put in a half day. Remember to dress appropriately for weather. In the event of inclement weather, call the construction hotline at 301-990-0014 x 27 for information regarding build day status. The hotline will be updated by 7am. Blueprints New Volunteer Information Session All volunteers should attend a Blueprints: New Volunteer Information Session before volunteering on site. Unless otherwise noted, sessions are held at the Habitat office in Gaithersburg at 9110 Gaither Road on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 12 pm - 1 pm and the 4th Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Go to http://habitat-mc.volunteerhub.com/, the Habitat for Humanity - MC online volunteer registration center to register for a Blueprints: New Volunteer Information Session. You do not sign up for the Saint Mark Build Days on this website. Join the Saint Mark Habitat Team There are a number of opportunities for volunteers from Saint Mark to contribute to the construction of the Saint Mark town home and Habitat for Humanity - Montgomery County. Be a Construction Site Volunteer! Help a family build their home - Come to the construction site for a day of fellowship and hands-on experience. We will be having monthly build days usually on the second Friday of the month with a few special Saturday build days until the completion of the project next winter. See the Saint Mark Habitat for Humanity Build Day Calendar and watch for signup sheets on the Habitat Message Board in the atrium of Macdonell Hall. * Construction Volunteers are guided by professional construction staff and trained volunteer Crew Leaders. No experience is necessary, just a willing attitude and desire to help! Must be at least 18 years old and be able to make a full day commitment (8:00 - 3:30) * Crew Leaders are volunteers who act as “coaches” for semi-skilled or unskilled volunteers. Crew Leaders demonstrate tasks, maintain standards, monitor safety, and ensure that on-site volunteers have a satisfying experience. * Site Coordinators are responsible for coordinating morning check-in including setting-up the sign-in table, parking sign and water stations on the worksite prior to the volunteers arriving, directing volunteers to parking areas if they drive directly to the site and the sign-in area, ensure that all volunteers have completed waiver forms, signed in and made a name tag, performs any other needed tasks to keep the worksite running smoothly, take down parking and no parking signs, secure sign in table and materials in the construction trailer and clean up any remaining trash from lunch. Two volunteers are needed per day from 8:00 am - 1:00 pm. * Lunch Teams support the efforts of HfH-MC by providing, delivering, setting up and cleaning up lunches for Habitat construction volunteers and partner families at the construction site. Lunch teams provide food for approximately 40 volunteers and work on the site between 11:00 - 1:00. Up to 5 team members are welcome to deliver lunch to the site (must be at least 14 years old). Attend a Habitat Fundraiser! Each year, HfH-MC takes part in a variety of fundraising events and activities. Your support enables HfH-MC to provide low-income families with the opportunity to own their own simple, decent and affordable home! * Join us for a night of fellowship at the 25th Anniversary Gala on November 2, 2007 at the Marriott Conference Center, N. Bethesda * Golf for a good cause, attend the Spring Golf Tournament * Contribute to a Youth organized Tool and Paintbrush Drive and help collect all the tools and paint supplies needed to paint the 12 town homes Be a Restore Volunteer! Help Habitat raise funds to build more homes while making a difference in the community and environment. The ReStore is a non-profit retail outlet specializing in quality new and used building materials, home appliances, furniture and fixtures. The ReStore resells these items to the public at 50 to 75% off retail price. The ReStore relies on volunteers to assist with the selling, pricing and pick-up of merchandise. Donate merchandise to the ReStore! Shop at the ReStore! Be a committee member! Partner with Habitat staff to spearhead initiatives throughout the affiliate. Current committees include Building on Faith, Family Partnership, Finance and Business Practices, Resource Development, Volunteer Services, Construction, Family Selection, Habitat ReStore, Site Selection and Advocacy Be an office volunteer! Help Habitat staff in the office Did you know? * Nimble Fingers, a quilting group, meets at the HfH-MC offices in Gaithersburg one night a month. This past spring they made a quilt for each family member that will be living in the first 12 town homes in Linganore Woods Youth Volunteer Opportunities * Participate in Youth Service Saturdays (10 years of age and older) - Hear about the exciting work of HfH-MC, learn about the struggles of acquiring affordable, decent housing and help support HfH-MC build Linganore Woods. Help with exciting service project opportunities including volunteer recognition and fundraising events. * ReStore Volunteer - Help Habitat raise funds to build more homes in Montgomery County while making an impact on the environment and the community. Volunteers assist with pricing, customer service, making sales and stocking shelves. Volunteers must be at least 14 years old. Volunteers 14 - 15 years old must have onsite parent/guardian supervision to volunteer. * Lunch Team - Provide lunches for on site work crews. Lunch teams provide food for approximately 40 volunteers and work on the site between 11:00 - 1:00. Up to 5 team members are welcome to deliver lunch to the site (must be at least 14 years old) * Construction site volunteer - Join HfH-MC on site near the end of the project and help complete the project. All volunteers must be at least 16 years old (with restrictions) * Organized a Tool and Paintbrush Drive to help collect all the tools and paint supplies needed to paint the 12 town homes * Participate in the spring Lego Blitz Build that raises youth awareness - the power of play * Organize a Nail Sale to raise money for Habitat-MC * Participate in the Spring Youth Walk * Join the Youth Council |
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Join the ladies of Saint Mark during the HfH-MC First Annual Women Build Week! Have some fun and help build at the Burtonsville construction site by volunteering on the Saint Mark Women Build Day Friday, May 9! Bring a friend, mother or daughter; Sunday May 11 is Mother’s Day. Sign up on the Habitat Message Board in the atrium or contact Tina Moulton at gtacmoulton@verizon.net. Faith in Action
Our love should not be just words and talk;
It must be true love, which show itself in action - John 3:18