Volunteer with Us

When people think of volunteering with Habitat, often they think a hammer will be involved; but that’s not always the case. We also utilize volunteers throughout the organization including the administrative office. Office Volunteers can expect to perform a variety of office related tasks such as greeting visitors, answering phones, data entry, making phone calls, filing documents and helping with mailings.  There are also sometimes positions available on standing committees and for one-time events.

We are currently seeking an office volunteer for Wednesday afternoons (preference for someone with a background in finance) and Friday afternoons. If you’re interested in being an office volunteer, contact Heather Roberts Van-Sickle at 828-407-4388 or hrobertsvansickle@ashevillehabitat.org. 

Asheville Area Habitat is seeking an individual who feels a connection to our mission, is warm and welcoming, has great computer skills, and who is flexible to tackle a variety of administrative support tasks in the Homeowner Services department. Homeowner Services Volunteers will commit to one 4-hour shift each week and will gain experience in administrative duties for mortgage loan origination process, outreach, affiliate messaging, customer service, determining eligibility based on program criteria, tracking outcomes and efforts, and researching public records.

Duties are as follows:

For Homeownership

Check voicemail (VM), and add caller’s information to VM log / return calls when caller is asking for general information. If caller asks for application to be mailed- send cover letter and application to the caller and add their information to homeowner services database.

For Home Repairs:

Check VM, and add caller’s information to VM log / return calls when caller is asking for general information. When caller requests application: research and print property record, print and mail cover letter & application, and add all information to homeowner services database.

Other duties:

• Print and compile documents for HO application packets
• Assist Selection Specialist with information sessions on and off property
• Contact applicants who have submitted incomplete applications
• Send no response letters and update/maintain accurate database
• Update frequently used forms and documents as needed

Volunteers may be asked to use Microsoft Access, Word, Excel and Outlook, in addition to city and county websites for public records research such as Buncombe County Tax Lookup, Register of Deeds, or Simplicity.

If you’re interested in this volunteer position, please email Heather Roberts-VanSickle

Would you like to help educate the community about Habitat?

We are seeking articulate, outgoing individuals with the ability to inspire others to help educate the community about Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity. Opportunities include participating in speaking engagements, attending church services with homeowner families, making presentations to interested groups, tabling at event and fairs, and distributing information/collateral throughout the community.

Click the links below for additional details:

• Committee Responsibilities
• Volunteer Job Description: Community Engagement – Fund Development
• Volunteer Job Description: Community Engagement – Program Outreach

If you are passionate about Habitat for Humanity and would like to help ensure more people to know about our programs and services, please consider this volunteer opportunity. Just complete this Interest Form, or call 828-210-9361 with questions. Thank you!