Volunteer
- Truck Assistant: Help us on the Restore truck! Truck assistants help our driver with pick-up and delivery of furniture, appliances, and construction material, assist with paperwork, and help load and unload/off-load the truck. Steal toed shoes and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs is required for this position. Shift lengths are flexible and take place Monday to Saturday between 10 and 5:30pm.
- Customer Service/ Sales Associate: Do you have a knack for interacting with people? If you said yes, we would love to have you join our Restore team. Customer Service Associates greet customers and help provide a positive shopping experience by answering customer questions, helping with merchandising, and keeping the sales floor looking tidy and organized. Shift lengths are flexible and take place Monday to Saturday between 10 and 5:30pm.
- Cashier (hidden): Help manage the check-out counter by completing customer purchases and accepting payments. Respond to customer service enquiries, ensure staff is alerted to carry-out requests, arrange delivery, and provide professional and friendly customer service. Shift lengths are flexible and take place Monday and Saturday between 10 and 5:30pm.
- Donation Center Assistant: Do you enjoy physical, hands-on work? If so, this is an opportunity for you! Donation Centre Assistants receive and process donated items by sorting, re-assembling, repairing, pricing, and moving items to the sales floor. They test electronic items and appliances to ensure good working order and determine which electronic and scrap metal items should be recycled. They also assist customers with carry-outs as required. Steal toed shoes, and the ability to lift up to 50lbs is required for this position. Shift lengths are flexible and take place Monday to Saturday between 10 and 5:30pm.
- Cleaning and Maintenance: Cleaning and maintenance helpers needed! A clean and organized store is very important. Cleaning and Maintenance volunteers ensure that the ReStore is clean and safe for everyone by dusting and wiping down furniture, appliances, shelves, and other surfaces; sweeping, mopping, tidying the store, and tending to garbage and recycling. Shift lengths are flexible and take place Monday to Saturday between 10 and 5:30pm.
Kitchen Salvage: Do you have previous construction or home renovation experience? Come join our Kitchen Salvage Crew! As a Kitchen Salvage Crew Member you will work with a team, under the guidance of one staff member, to safely and efficiently disassemble and remove kitchens and other materials (appliances, furniture, doors, scrap metal, etc.) from donor’s homes for resale or safe recycling. These items are then brought back to the ReStore for resale. Previous carpentry, renovation/ repair, skilled-trade experience (electrical and plumbing), are all assets. Minimum age of 16, ability to lift 50lbs, and CSA-approved steel-toed shoes are required. Flexible availability is also required as most projects occur on weekdays and occasionally Saturdays.
- Administration Assistant: Occasionally we need volunteers who are willing to assist with administrative tasks and general office support. Responsibilities and tasks may include small ongoing projects, data entry and filing, and other administrative support as needed. Shift lengths are flexible and are completed Monday to Friday between 9 and 5pm.
- Marketing & Fundraising Assistant: As a Marketing and Fundraising Assistant you may assist in the creation of promotional and recognition materials for social media, public relations, and press releases. Additionally, Habitat hosts several special events and fundraising initiatives that would not be possible without volunteer support. Events and fundraising tasks may include selling 50/50 tickets, event registration, food service, set up and tear down, and general hosting duties. Events take place at various times throughout the year. The Volunteer Coordinator will reach out when volunteer support is needed.
- Student Placement: To inquire about student placement opportunities please contact our Family and Volunteer Coordinator at community@habitatsault.ca
- Build Site Host: Looking to be a part of a home build without picking up a hammer? Site Hosting might just be perfect for you! During builds, Site Hosts are on-site and responsible for registering Habitat Day Build participants, taking photos, picking up and serving lunch, and ensuing participants are enjoying their experience. You’re a true ambassador of the Affordable Homeownership Program and always bring a positive attitude to the build site. A vehicle is required. Shift lengths may vary and will take place Monday-Friday throughout the course of construction.
- Site Assistant: Do you enjoy physical work and want to contribute to the construction of a home for a deserving family? Construction Site Assistants are a vital member of the build team. Tasks may include maintaining a tidy and safe worksite, unloading and moving materials from vehicles, and providing general labor and support as needed. Steal toed shoes and the ability to lift up to 50lbs is required for this position. Shift lengths may vary and will take place Monday-Friday throughout the course of construction.
- Build Days: Interested in becoming a Build Day participant on our next build? Click below to view and register for build opportunities.
Our valued committees provide guidance and support relating to various levels of operation, programs, and services. A 2-4 hour time commitment per month is required (typically in the evening). Previous experience relating to the chosen committee is beneficial.
- Fundraising: The committee assists in planning, coordination, and implementation of fundraising and public relations activities that contribute to the Affordable Homeownership Program. Responsibilities include assisting in the execution of an annual fundraising plan each year which is consistent with the HFHSSMA’s Strategic Plan; advocating for access to affordable housing and being ambassadors of HFHSSMA’s fundraising and public relations activities; assisting staff in recruiting and retaining donors by identifying and facilitating introductions to people, businesses and government officials that can enhance the fundraising program and strengthen public relations; collaborating with staff in establishing and executing signature fundraising events and public relations events; attending fundraising and public relations events with staff; collaborating with staff to develop HFHSSMA as the top choice for third-party fundraisers; exploring the feasibility of alternative forms of giving such as legacy/estate, regular interval, sponsorships, etc. in collaboration with staff; and performing other duties which may from time to time be assigned to the fundraising committee by the Executive Director.
- Family Services: The committee works alongside the Family and Volunteer Coordinator and is responsible for promoting the Affordable Homeownership Program; reviewing applications; conducting home visits for potential future homeowners; ensuring all potential families understand the application process, selection criteria and selection process; ensuring the selection process is objective, legal and non-discriminatory; and maintaining confidentiality.
- Build: The committee provides operational support during the planning, development, and construction activities of the Affordable Homeownership Program. Working alongside the Executive Director and build staff, responsibilities include supporting the planning, development and construction activities; assisting in the development of policies and procedures to support the construction activities; assisting in the development of a land bank to support the planning activities; assisting in the development of home construction plans and securing approval from the municipality; supporting with day-to-day construction issues as and where appropriate; and performing other duties which may from time to time be assigned to the build committee by the executive director.
Do you want to be part of a dynamic team of people working together to help local families secure safe and affordable homes? Habitat for Humanity Sault Ste. Marie and Area’s Board of Directors work collaboratively to govern the organization and ensure we have adequate resources to advance our mission.
We are looking for board members with aptitude and experience in any of the following areas: social service, land development, finance, housing, law, construction, or governance.
If you are interested in becoming a Board Member, please submit your resume to community@habitatsault.ca. No prior board experience is required. We will confirm receipt of your application. Board Member selections are completed at the beginning of each year, prior to the annual general meeting. We will contact all qualified applicants to fill vacancies at that time.
Online Application
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer with HFHSSMA, please complete an online volunteer application.