Repair Projects for Seniors

Helping Green County Elderly and Disabled Remain Independent

In a joint venture with United Way of Green County, Habitat for Humanity of Green County (HFHGC) for last four years, has made minor repairs and modifications to homes that, in turn allow eligible elderly and disabled persons to remain in their homes. HFHGC volunteers assess the situation, order the necessary materials, and provide the volunteers to do the actual work.  United Way pays for the materials.

Some of the beneficiaries of this service in 2007 received bathroom modifications, an entry ramps to their home and modifications to kitchen cabinets.

Volunteers Needed

Senior Home Repair Manager

We are currently looking for a volunteer to be the Manager of the SENIOR HOME REPAIR program. The ideal applicant would be someone with experience in construction with a strong desire to help senior citizens maintain their independence by being able to continue to live in their home. Duties include:

• Promote the program
• Interview applicants
• Approve eligibility
• Assign work to work supervisors
• Faciliate communication between the service providers and recipients
• Acquire construction materials
• Meet with volunteers on the days of repair work
• Outline the day's objectives
• Instruct volunteers and emphasize the need to work safely
• Assign specific tasks.

Senior Home Repair Workers

These individuals are expected to assist in the repair project and assume duties consistent with their individual skills as assigned by the Senior Home Maintenance Manager or the Senior Home Maintenance Work Supervisor in charge on a specific day.

Senior Home Volunteer Cooridinator

We are currently looking for a volunteer to be the manager, recruiter and coordinator of volunteers. Duties include:

• Promote the need for volunteers
• Follow up contact with potential volunteers
• Maintain a volunteer data base with names
• Recruit members for the respective committees
• Assist Public Relations person on Fund Development/ Public Relations Committee
• Schedule volunteers for all projects and work days.

 If any of these current positions interest you, please contact us at HFHGC, 608-329-4024.