On this page, you can learn about local volunteer opportunities with Habitat Archuleta.
If you are looking for Care-A-Vanner information, click here.
We’re looking for volunteers for our 2024 Build Season! Ideally, we’d like groups of 4-6 people for a consecutive Friday and Saturday, May through November. Build days are from 8am-2pm. If you or your business is unable to work within those parameters, email us at office@habitatarchuleta.org, and we’ll make something work! Find available weekends to volunteer and sign up at the link below.
You don’t have to swing a hammer to be an essential part of our work. We depend heavily on the generous efforts of volunteers outside of construction as well.
Volunteers play a vital role in our mission to make home ownership available to families with limited incomes. From fund-raising to wall-raising, volunteers are involved in every aspect of our work. Please download and complete the following two forms and email them to office@habitatarchuleta.org, or mail to PO Box 2827, Pagosa Springs, Colorado 81147-2827, or drop them off at our office, 703 San Juan St., Ste 201, upstairs above the downtown TBK Bank, between 11:00 am – 3:00 pm, Monday – Friday.
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Provide Welcome Meal for Care-A-Vanners
We support our traveling volunteers by providing a donated meal at our Monday evenings orientation. If you would like to participate in this service, please email office@habitatarchuleta.org.
Board of Directors
Habitat for Humanity of Archuleta County’s work is overseen by a board of directors who deeply believe that all people deserve a decent place to call home. This is an active board with each member participating on various committees.
Construction
Volunteering on the construction site is a terrific way to really see our mission in action and to experience the fruits of your labor at the end of the day. We welcome a volunteer of any or no skill level as there are many different types of work that you can be trained to do. Our construction sites are open to volunteers on Tuesdays through Saturdays from Memorial Day to late September (approximately).
Community Outreach
By joining this committee, you can become part of the work that brings our projects to life, makes them run smoothly and builds support in the community. You will participate in a variety of local events throughout the year to talk about affordable homeownership, volunteering for Habitat, and partnering with our community. We work on strengthening relationships through planning, coordination and implementation of projects in partnership with all areas of the community.
Family Selection
Members of this committee identify the individuals and families who are in need of decent, affordable housing. The committee works through a formal selection process to decide which family(ies) to recommend to the Board of Directors as partners for the upcoming project.
Family Nurturing
Family Nurturers are committed to the development and uplifting of families and communities, not just the construction of houses. They provide support and friendship, help keep the family on track throughout the entire process and offer resources for the family to realize success in their new role as homeowners.
Fundraising/Events
This committee is responsible for all aspects of raising funds for the organization including individual solicitations, business and corporate solicitations, grant writing and special fundraising events. This is a hands-on committee whose members actively go into the community to raise funds.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors/Repairs
Building a wheelchair ramp, painting a house, repairing a porch or steps, patching a roof, doing some inside painting, fixing a window – all of these can make a real difference to our neighbors in need. Necessary home repairs are often left undone when faced with stretching a paycheck, disability check, or Social Security income. In some cases, completing this work is the only way people are able to stay in their homes and remain independent.
Social Media Management/Website Maintenance
Volunteers compose, get approval, and post regular updates on Facebook.
Volunteer Recruitment
Habitat is a volunteer-based organization. This committee works with the Volunteer Coordinator and Construction Supervisor to recruit volunteers locally, organize the volunteer schedule and provide opportunities to thank all volunteers. They also plan group build days, coordinate the Care-A-Vanner work crews, seek interested individuals and businesses to provide lunches for the volunteer construction crews.
Your efforts can absolutely make a difference in a family’s and community’s life!
Information or questions? Please contact us at 970-264-6960 or office@habitatarchuleta.org