At Habitat Bucks, volunteers build homes, work in the office, plan special events, raise funds and spread the word about Habitat. From seniors to youth and from every skill set, volunteers learn valuable job and life skills. They have the ability to unite with others to improve their community and make a difference in the lives of people within it. Volunteering also creates a unique sense of pride, self-achievement and camaraderie.

For further information regarding volunteering with Habitat, contact Laura McClellan, volunteer associate, at l.mcclellan@habitatbucks.org or 215.348.2204 x302. And, be sure to check out Volunteer News at the bottom of this page!

Volunteers who have served 250 hours: Manuel Alfonso, Margie Horton, Monroe Hunsberger, Rick Ottinger, Maureen Schmidt, Beverly Cupo, Jack Richard, Peter Hurt, Patti Post, Deb Thorrick, Paul Payton, Robert Wozniak, John Benincasa, Sandi Ives, Flo Kelly, Mark Hillman, Bud Naylor - NEW!

> Bulk Mailing Volunteer
Individuals or volunteer groups are needed to assist Habitat for Humanity with bulk mailings as needed.

> Faith Relations Support Volunteer
Want to help reach out to the Faith community, but prefer to work behind the scenes? We have need for someone that can help us with research, updating contact information, checking church websites and more.

Volunteers help welcome home six families.
On Thursday, March 13, Habitat for Humanity held a dedication ceremony to welcome six new homeowners to Emerald Hollow! Pastor Robert Mitman of St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Perkasie joined us to dedicate the homes of the Andrew, Allen, Dorn, Staats, Lewis, and Gicuki-Thiga families. Keys were presented by Family Support Committee members Brian Haigh, Pat Petersman, and Susan Vincent, Collegiate Challenge volunteers from Avon Old Farms School and Miss Porter’s School, Sandi Stachelek representing Buffini & Company, and Jim Walker and Tom Ritter from Lowe’s in Warrington and Quakertown. Welcome gifts for the families were provided by the Faith Relations Committee, Ed Neff, Buckingham Friends School, the Upper Bucks County Thrivent Chapter, and Carols Scents n Soaps. Bibles donated by Berean Christian Store were presented to each family, and volunteer Jill Sonlin provided delicious refreshments for the ceremony. Thank you to everyone whose contributions helped these six families achieve their dream of homeownership!

Physicians Endoscopy staff partners with Habitat by raising funds and volunteering!
Day sponsor Physicians Endoscopy spent three Wednesdays in January painting doors, hanging drywall, and braving the cold to work on foundations at Emerald Hollow. Roman Delight, next door neighbor at their Doylestown office, provided lunch at each build day. Thank you to Physicians Endoscopy and their employees for your tremendous support!

Buffini Blitz Build
From June 23-30, Habitat held a Blitz Build with Buffini & Company and Fox & Roach Charities. The build was part of Buffini & Company’s Hands of Hope 2007 campaign during which they will sponsor and build 12 Habitat for Humanity homes throughout the United States. The corporations provided Habitat Bucks with a $75,000 sponsorship and numerous volunteers who braved the 90º heat to assist with home construction. The blitz build focused on a five-unit cluster of homes, and by the end of the week 2 foundations were complete, and framing was in progress on the other 3 homes. The week culminated in a closing ceremony at which Habitat Executive Director Linda Andrews thanked all the participants for giving hope to families in Bucks County. Partner family Kelly Lewis and daughter Ivonna were also on hand to thank Buffini & Company and Corporate Giving Manager Christine Wiersema, who coordinated the entire Hands of Hope campaign.

For extensive listings of volunteer opportunities in the Bucks County area, visit:

> VolunteerMatch database, where opportunities are searchable by location and area of interest

> Central Bucks Healthier Community Team Volunteer Database

> United Way Volunteer Solutions