Standing Committees

A number of standing committees conduct key operations vital to the smooth functioning of Habitat's important work.

Building Committee

This committee is for people interested in or knowledgeable in home construction. Surveyors, architects, carpenters, plumbers, electricians, and people who know building code can be invaluable members. House Captains are core members of this committee. Working closely with our Site and Construction Manager, the committee meets once a month to review and plan all upcoming site work, construction, schedules, and logistics.
Chairperson: Manny Cunard

Site Selection Committee

This committee helps identify potential sites for construction or renovation. The committee's activities include working with local government officials on acquiring houses and building lots. They work closely with the Building Committee to assure the sites are viable construction sites and suitable for our partner families.
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Family Selection

CommitteeMembers of the Family Selection Committee guide our families through the application process. They help fill out applications, review and verify the information received, interview prospective partner families, and carry out home visits. For each project, the Family Selection Committee has the very difficult task of selecting and recommending a 'short-list' of families to the Board of Directors. This committee works closely with the Family Partnership Committee. Both committees need some members fluent in a second language, especially Spanish.
Chairperson: Janet Rigdon

Family Partnership

CommitteeMembers of the Family Partnership Committee become 'Advocates' for each family. Advocates work with partner families, before, during, and after construction, and as the families transition to homeownership. Another main duty of Advocates is to monitor and record the partner families' "sweat equity" hours. Advocates also organize the required homeowner classes and help coordinate the dedication of the finished homes. This committee works closely with the Family Selection Committee.
Chairperson: Linda Fortier

Volunteer Relations & Cultivation Committee

This Committee organizes volunteers needed for the work and activities of the organization. The committee plans orientation to, and safety and training activities for site; hospitality; group work camps such as Collegiate Challenge; and organizes volunteer recognition events. The Committee also helps in the organization of outreach, volunteer - driven fundraising events, donor acknowledgement, and coordinates the Speakers Bureau.
Chairperson: Open

Public Relations Committee

This committee facilitates communications to our service area through press releases, news events, marketing.  The group also delivers appropriate marketing materials at our different events and helps 'get the word out' on all the acitivities underway at Old Colony Habitat. This committee serves to manage and update our website and online activities.  The group also ensures we appear in search engines and have links to appropriate partner sites in addition to maintaining our overall online health.
Chairperson:  Sheila Oliver

Fundraising Committee

Members of this committee serve as the communications liaison between our Habitat affiliate and the area clergy. The Faith Relations Committee also promotes and coordinates fundraising activities and volunteer drives within the area ministries.
Chairperson: Russ Rougeau

Standing Governance Committee

The Board of Directors elects members of the Board to serve as chairpersons and as members of the following standing governance committees:

• Executive Committee Chair: Susan Rooks
• Audit and Finance Committee Chair: Mike Piemonte
• Board Development Committee Chair: open
• Development Committee Chair: open