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Volunteers
"Social justice is a primary interest of our congregation.
We are involved with RTP because we want to make a difference."
First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia, 15-year HMT
RTP needs skilled, general and behind-the-scenes volunteers in order to keep homeowners warm, safe, and dry. Join in deliberate acts of kindness. As RTP volunteers finish their work, they carry with them a sense of accomplishment, the joy that comes from helping someone, and the need to do more.
HOUSE MANAGEMENT TEAMS (HMTs)
House Management Teams are the backbone of RTP, providing volunteer leadership by adopting one or more homeowner projects each year. HMTs participate in homeowner selection; work scope development; and volunteer recruitment as well as execute all aspects of the repair work.
To learn more about becoming a team leader (lead organizer of a House Management Team) and/or recruiting your corporation or congregation to become a HMT, review this Volunteer Preferences Form, with additional information about forming an HMT and contact Jen Wootten at jenw@rebuildingphilly.org. |
INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING?
General Volunteers
Are you interested, but tentative about your repair skills? No matter. All we require is a willingness to roll up one's sleeves. Everyone can contribute to the effort. In some cases general volunteers work with and learn from a skilled tradesperson. Others work independently or within a small group on projects such as demolition, painting, house cleaning, etc. Complete this online waiver form, and we'll contact you with details about upcoming volunteer opportunities.
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Skilled Volunteers
Does a new power tool makes your heart beat faster (in a good way)?:
RTP seeks volunteers skilled in the following trades to help make repairs:
- Carpentry
- Electrical wiring
- Plumbing
- HVAC
- Roofing
Skilled volunteers are essential to defining realistic work scopes, leading teams through the proper sequence of repairs, and just plain old doing those tasks that most volunteers don't know how to do. |
Behind the Scenes Volunteers
Do you love to organize “job jars" for other people:
RTP seeks volunteers skilled in organizing people and projects to work on the following:
- Community/Volunteer Outreach
- Runners/Safety Monitors
- Fund Raising
- Homeowner Relations/Logistics
- Public Relations
Behind-the-scenes volunteers are essential to communicating with homeowners and community groups, promoting the work volunteers do, and getting others to make gifts and grants. |
| JOIN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEES
PROGRAM recruits and trains volunteer house management teams, skilled volunteers and project leaders; measures effectiveness, quality and accountability; identifies and develops relationships with community-based organizations and community leaders; develops targeted neighborhood revitalization strategies; supports volunteers on work days and enhances the general volunteer and HMT experience. To support the program committee as an operations volunteer, learn more here.
FUND DEVELOPMENT generates resources from corporations, foundations, individuals, and special events such as RTP's participation in the Dragon Boat Festival as well as develops donor recognition and stewardship activities.
PUBLIC AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS increases RTP's visibility through media relations; social networking and website development; developing relationships with elected and political officials; Open Houses, and other communication vehicles.
FINANCE COMMITTEE develops procedures and operating guidelines to promote fiscal responsibility within the organization; reviews the annual budget; and works with the Treasurer and all committees to manage RTP's expenditures.
STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE leads RTP through the process of meeting good, better, and best standards as outlined by Rebuilding Together, Inc. (the National organization of which RTP is an affiliate). Specific outputs include by-law revisions, sponsorship agreements, and conflict of interest policies.
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Complete this online waiver form , and we'll contact you with details about upcoming volunteer opportunities based on your skills, interests and availability.
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