HomeWorks
Champion
HomeWorks Champions: Our community of volunteer leaders
Volunteers are a cornerstone of our work at Habitat. Their hands power the physical transformation of houses we serve, while their voices advocate for decent living conditions on behalf of every vulnerable person.
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At Project HomeWorks, we have volunteers who contribute at varying commitment levels: 1. as one-time volunteers, 2. as volunteer leaders we fondly call HomeWorks Champions, and 3. as Campus Chapters.
One-time or returning volunteers attend our Project HomeWorks sessions to carry out home rehabilitation works required on-site. Guiding these volunteers during the session will be our HomeWorks Champions, who have added responsibilities in helping to run and manage the session with our staff.
Why be a HomeWorks Champion
Be the heart of change
Grow in your own journey as a volunteer: use your new skills and deeper sense of compassion to be a catalyst for good in other areas of your life.
Be a guiding force
Empower our volunteers from all walks of life to come together for a common goal - to serve the community and uplift those less privileged than us.
Our HomeWorks Champion Community
Role of a HomeWorks Champion
Operations
Management
Someone who wants to be a HomeWorks Champion should be:
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Interested in learning about the operations of Project HomeWorks
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Able to take on additional responsibilities to help oversee and manage volunteers, homeowners and on-site work assigned to them.
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Willing to work closely with Habitat Singapore staff to ensure smooth and proper execution of the session.
Leadership
Skills
A good HomeWorks Champion will be someone who:
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Possesses strong interpersonal skills to lead volunteers of all ages and experience level
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Demonstrates compassion by communicating with our homeowners in a respectful and caring manner
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Is passionate about advocating for Habitat work's & vision through debriefings and sharing of experiences with volunteers
Commitment
All HomeWorks Champions are expected to:
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Attended at least one Project HomeWorks session before
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Hold their title as Champion for a year upon confirmation
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Join and support Project HomeWorks at least once a month
HomeWorks Champion Recruitment Process
STEP 4
Final round of assessment - candidates will need to lead one team during a Project HomeWorks session.
STEP 2
Interview with Project HomeWorks team. Only shortlisted candidates will move on to the next round.
STEP 5
Confirmation and official start of season as a Champion.
STEP 3
Successful candidates from the Interview will be invited to attend the Champions' Training.
Meet some of our current HomeWorks Champions
Thomas
Champion since 2014 & Board Member since 2019
One of the strongest Habitat supporter and longest-serving Champion, Thomas' journey with Habitat Singapore started with a chance encounter.
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It was his first experience in a Project HomeWorks session that opened his eyes to the hidden problem of poor living conditions among vulnerable Singaporeans.
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Already successful in his professional career, Thomas stayed on with Habitat Singapore as a "calling" and his search to "find meaning to feel happier and more fulfilled in life."
Matthew
Champion since 2016
As a Christian, Matthew believes in the need to have compassion for people - comforting the sick, clothing the poor, and sheltering those who have no place to go.
Growing up with an architect for a father, Matthew learnt very early about the importance of a home and what it means to be a family.
“I love the idea of having a recurring role, of being a Champion where I can be an individual participant, and I like the discipline of contributing monthly. To make an impact on an organisation, you need to have a regular contribution that you can make," said Matthew.