Virtual Volunteer Orientation
Welcome to Habitat MidOhio's Volunteer Orientation page! Below, you can view our five-part video series on our organization and the volunteer opportunities we offer. In the following videos, we cover the work that we do, why we do it, our organization's history, how we select our partner families, our ReStores, and our individual volunteer opportunities.
Beneath each video is an individual transcript specific to that video. Click here to download the full orientation transcript.
Another way to get a general overview of Habitat MidOhio is through our volunteer manuals. Here you can find our Individual Volunteer Manual and our Group Volunteer Manual.
Video One: Welcome & Introductions
Our Welcome & Introductions video covers Habitat MidOhio's vision and mission, context for the work we do, and additional educational resources on affordable housing.
WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS TRANSCRIPT Click to download
Visit our Affordable Housing Resources webpage here.
Video Two: History of Habitat
Our History of Habitat video covers the history of Habitat for Humanity International as well as our affiliate's history.
HISTORY OF HABITAT TRANSCRIPT Click to download
To learn more about Koinonia Farm, check out this hour-long documentary, Briars in the Cotton Patch.
Visit Habitat for Humanity International's website here.
Find each fiscal year's Volunteer Impact Report here.
Video Three: How Families are Selected
Our How Families are Selected video covers the programs we offer, who we serve, and how we make our housing affordable.
HOW FAMILIES ARE SELECTED TRANSCRIPT Click to download
Video Four: Habitat ReStores
Our Habitat ReStores video covers the operations and locations of our ReStores, as well as our Deconstruction projects.
HABITAT RESTORES TRANSCRIPT Click to download
To learn more about our ReStores, visit our webpage here.
Video Five: Individual Volunteer Programs
Our Individual Volunteer Programs video covers the different volunteer opportunities we offer, both in the construction field and not, as well as how to get signed up.
INDIVIDUAL VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS TRANSCRIPT Click to download
Click here to check out our Regular Crews webpage.
Interested in our annual Women Build? Learn more by clicking here.
Learn more about our Habitat Young Professionals (HYP) group on their webpage.
To learn more about the Playhouse Project, click here.
If you need hours for court or school, fill out the Court/School Hours Request Form.
Check out our recommended steps for first-time volunteers here.
To visit our volunteer website, click here.
Sign up for our Weekly Email here.
Here's our Team Volunteer Manual and Group Inquiry Form.
