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Family Support Committee Chairman
Help our families make the transition to homeownership a reality! The Family Support Chairman will help to lead the Family Support Committee to work with partner families both before and after construction. This is a full year commitment and training will be provided.

Family Support Chairman Volunteer Description:

The chairperson is committed to carrying out the stated purpose of the committee and Habitat for Humanity. The chairperson will supervise the work of the committee, delegate responsibilities to accomplish its goals and report back to the full board.

Expected Commitment:

1. Remain in service for a minimum of one year after which you may continue or train a board-appointed replacement.
2. Attend monthly committee meetings.

Responsibilities:

1. Call and preside over committee meetings.
2. Set the agenda for committee meetings.
3. Consult with the board of directors and past chairperson in choosing members for the committee; ask members to serve; outline committee responsibilities.
4. Prepare reports to the board on committee activities and actions.
5. Welcome and orient new committee members to their tasks and to the Habitat for Humanity ministry.
6. Delegate responsibilities to other committee members and encourage their full participation.
a. Coordinate work and see that it gets done.
b. Give credit and recognition for accomplishments.
7. See that committee proceedings are recorded and distributed to committee members and directors.
8. Attend meetings of the affiliate: annual meeting, fund-raising events, and participation on the work site.
9. Direct the writing of an annual report of all committee activities with recommendations for next year.
10. Direct the development of an annual plan and submit budget requests to the board.
11. Meet with your successor and transfer records, files, etc.

Qualifications:

1. Understanding of Habitat for Humanity philosophy and the desire to promote it.
2. Sensitivity to the challenges facing low-income families.
3. Understanding of the difference between “doing for” and “doing with.”
4. Ability to ensure the confidentiality of partner families.
5. Preferably a resident on the Leeward Coast.