Needs From: Lowcountry Volunteer Connections

 

Training and Resources: Upon starting the internship, the volunteer will be familiarized with our current social media sites as well as our social media procedures. The ideal candidate should not need training on how to use basic social media skills like Twitter, Word Press, Facebook, YouTube, Craigslist and Flickr.

Time commitment: 12 to 15 hours per week are expected. The volunteer can do most of the work from home, if desired, however, we do require at least four hours at house build sites, in the office and ReStore each week.

Benefits: The volunteer will learn about Habitat for Humanity’s mission of building simple decent affordable housing. S/he will a.) learn about all areas of Habitat in attaining the affiliates’ goal, b.) engage in a meaningful volunteer experience, c.) gain hands-on, social media experience, and d.) see how social media is a mostly free way to increase awareness, donations and supporters of a non-profit organization.

Position requirements: Intern must: a.) have excellent written and verbal communication skills, b.) have experience using and navigating social media sites, c.) be able to self-motivate, d.) commit to at least four hours on site each week, and e.) be creative.

Job description: We are looking for an intern to update our social media sites on a daily to weekly basis, depending on the site. Position involves talking and posting weekly ReStore showroom pictures on Flickr, posting special merchandise on Craigslist, updating our Facebook pages with postings, videos, photos and current events, writing daily blog entries, and more! The position also involves engaging in meaningful discussion, thus increasing the dedication and mission of building affordable housing. This is a great internship for hands-on experience in marketing a non-profit on the web and increasing awareness, donations and volunteers through a free communications medium.

To apply: Please submit your resume and email, clearly stating your interest and skills info@lowcountryhabitat.org

For more information: Please contact Adel at 843-522-3500 or at info@lowcountryhabitat.org.

Remember when we sat on the porch swing in the evenings and talked about our day? Remember when as kids we watched fireflies on the front lawn and saw the stars come out above our heads? Remember the first time you brought your sweetheart out to the porch for some swingin’? We developed a sense of community on our porch swing. We learned to trust each other as we let go of the day’s light and relaxed into the night.

One of our longtime Habitat volunteers , Milton Lawrence, reminisced about those times and had a plan in mind when he donated his carpentry tools to our ReStore. Always thoughtful of ways to continue his giving, he decided to use his talents to design and build swings for the ReStore to sell. Beyond our highest expectations, our gifted crew of volunteer craftsmen have created The Beaufort Collection 

If you love to work with wood, or paint furniture, then perhaps you would also love to join our team of volunteers who produce The Beaufort Collection. 

Workshop hours are Tuesday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. with a coffee and sweet treats break at 10 am.

Volunteer to Build

Build days are Tuesdays through Fridays, from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. /noon Please arrive promptly.

Volunteers must be at least 16 years old to work on a Habitat construction site. No construction experience is needed as skilled supervision will be provided. Please do not come directly to the build site, but sign up in advance by emailing our Volunteer Coordinator at Candace@lowcountryhabitat.org. To volunteer on Tuesday through Friday, sign up is required by 9 am on the preceding Monday, at the latest. To volunteer on Saturday, sign up is required by 9 am on the preceding Friday, at the latest.

If you are an individual or part of a group and would like to get started working on a build site, there are just a few simple steps that you need to follow.

You must first attend our volunteer orientation.  Oriented construction volunteers are emailed our weekly Construction Update each Monday.  Check your schedule and if you wish to volunteer, simply email our Volunteer Coordinator at Candace@lowcountryhabitat.org so that we will know to expect you and plan accordingly.

To learn more, please call 843-522-3500.  

LowCountry Habitat for Humanity could not help partner families realize their dream of homeownership without the help of many dedicated volunteers. 

Although most people think immediately of construction when they think of Habitat for Humanity, we also need volunteers in our ReStore, at our Warehouse, in the office, on Special Events and to serve on our standing committees: Board Development, Construction, Development, Faith Relations, Family Selection and Support, Family of Families, Land Acquisition, ReStore Advisory and Volunteer. Volunteer opportunities exist in every area of our affiliate’s operation – there is a need for all types of abilities and skill levels.

For more information, please visit: https://lowcountryhabitat.org or contact our volunteer coordinator, Candace at Candace@lowcountryhabitat.org or call 843-522-3500.