Volunteer News from Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County - August 2009

[Howard Hartman]

Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County Maryland, Inc.  Volunteer E-News  August, 2009 In This Issue Construction Volunteer Update 09-09-09 BE THERE! Affiliate Update ReStore Update Volunteer Needs National Day of Service and Remembrance Volunteer Tips Construction Survey Build Days   Thursday, 8/20 Friday, 8/21 Saturday, 8/22 Thursday, 8/27 Friday, 8/28 PLEASE NOTE: Not all of these days are open for registration at this time.  Opening the days on a rolling basis allows for the most folks to sign up! Quick Links Volunteer Now! HfH-MC Home  Contact Us Habi-Titus Blog FaceBook Twitter You Tube   Construction Volunteer Update   Phew!  You guys are really working hard.  Our homes are really moving along quickly.  You might not be quite as fast as this group, but you are pretty speedy!   This is only slightly related to construction BUT...make sure you, your family and your pets stay safe during these hot and steamy summer days.  Please remember to drink plenty of water even if you are not exerting yourself and take breaks so your body can keep up with your activities.  Your pets are also very vulnerable so take shorter walks during cooler portions of the day and in shady areas if possible.  And remember that your dog doesn't wear shoes so be mindful of walking on hot pavement or sharp stones that might injure their pads.   The build days are located to the left of this message!      09-09-09 BE THERE!   On Wednesday, September 9, 2009 Whole Foods Market will donate 5% of their Montgomery County sales to HfH-MC.  We will be at all four Montgomery County Whole Foods Market showing our Habitat pride, spreading the word about our work, and thanking people for their support.  Click here for an informational flyer.   We need about 84 volunteers to help us on 09-09-09.  Can we count on you?    Think if you can... Organize a group to cover a store for the day (21 volunteers total, 7 volunteers per shift minimum) Organize a group to cover one shift in a store (7 volunteers doing one 3 hour shift) Help us recruit even one volunteer to come on their own and cover a shift To sign up... Volunteer shifts are three hours long.  Shifts start at 10am, 1pm or 4pm and you can sign up for more than one shift.  To sign up please click on your desired store location below Bethesda Kentlands Rockville Silver Spring  To volunteer with a group or as an individual contact Jessica Reid at jessica.reid@habitat-mc.org or via phone at (301)990-0014 x 15. Affiliate Update   HfH-MC has an employment opportunity available.  If you are a dynamic individual and have experience coordinating events, please check our employment opportunities page. HfH-MC goes green!  We are happy to announce that our affiliate offices and ReStore areas and powered by 100% wind power!  We part of a "Green Partner Powership" with the EPA.  Click here to view our profile page.  The best part is that you can buy wind power for your home too!  Visit http://www.cleancurrents.com/ for more information.     ReStore Update    ReStore Cashier Good with money?  Love to be social?  Looking for something fast pace and exciting?  Join our Habitat for Humanity ReStore team.  We are currently in need of a volunteer cashier.  This is a customer service position and some retail experience is preferred. A clean background check is required.   Retail Management Intern Habitat for Humanity ReStore is looking for students interested in retail management.  The internship is 100% hands on and a great learning experience.  The opportunity offers chances to learn about daily sales operations, inventory tracking, budgeting and much more. If you are interested in either position, please contact Adeela Abbasi via e-mail at adeela.abbasi@habitat-mc.org or by phone 301-990-0014 ext.16.    Volunteer Needs HfH-MC will post available affiliate and ReStore volunteer and committee positions on our Web site.  This way you will always have the most up to date information regarding our immediate volunteer and intern needs.    If any of these sound exciting, please click on the position title to view the announcement.  We hope to hear from some of you soon!   Volunteer and Intern, Unpaid Position Advocacy Intern Construction Crew Leaders Habitat Ambassador's Bureau Marketing and Communications Assistant Video Assistant Committee Positions Development Faith    National Day of Service and Remembrance   Did you know that September 11th is a National Day of Service and Remembrance?  Visit http://www.911day.org/ for information on why it's important to make a difference in someone's life this day.  You can search for projects and join other community members by also visiting http://www.mygooddeed.org/.      Volunteer Tips   Put your volunteer hours to work for you!  Click here to visit Sage Hospitality's Give a day, get a night program. Volunteering at least eight hours of service to a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and may qualify you to receive 50 percent off the published room rate or a complimentary night at some participating hotels.  Now that's a deal, right?    Construction Survey!   Have you been on the construction site lately?  Well if you have, please take a moment   to complete our construction volunteer survey.  If only take a few quick minutes and we really do value your feedback.  Please make sure you complete a survey every time you volunteer with us!   Click here to take survey.        In Next Month's Issue...     Get ready to meet our newest AmeriCorps Direct and AmeriCorps VISTA members.  Thanks very much to members who served during 2008-2009 for a great job!   Stay tuned...   And, as a special treat for those who read all the way to the end...Are you going to the Maryland State Fair this year?  Governor Martin O'Malley invites Maryland residents involved in Volunteer Service, their families and friends to a day of Fun at the Governor's Volunteer Day at the Maryland State Fair in Timonium, Maryland on Sunday, August 30th.    For a total of only $2, each pass allows up to 5 people admission to the fair! Admission tickets have a regular cost of $8 per person, so the savings is huge.  Other special deep discounts on rides and food are available for those with the pass.    For more information call the Montgomery County Volunteer Center at 240-777-2600 or e-mail  volunteer@montgomerycountymd.gov.       In Partnership,  Molly Save 20%** ReStore has an excellent selection of gently used appliances, cabinetry, windows, doors, fixtures, tile, plumbing supplies, residential and office furniture, and much more. Stop by, or visit the Virtual Showroom today!   Montgomery County ReStore is located right next door to our offices at 9100 Gaither Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20877.  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 9am to 5pm Thursday 9am to 7pm Sunday Closed Offer Expires: September 20, 2009.  Coupon must be printed and presented in person.  **VALID ON ONE ITEM ONLY.**  Some exclusions may apply.  See store for details.

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