Become a Habitat Ambassador
Why we need you
Habitat for Humanity has been working for decades towards providing decent, affordable housing across the world.
Ambassadors speak out about local housing policies to help Habitat continue building strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter. Becoming a Habitat Ambassador means taking on new challenges, creating community outreach projects, and being a voice for Habitat in your community.
Cost of Home
Affordable housing is one of the most important issues facing communities today.
For example, the median sales price of a home in Cobb County was $360,000 in September 2021. To qualify for an FHA loan at $360,000 , you need a household income of $75,276. But in 2021, half of Cobb households earned less than $77,932 per year. Teachers, police officers, fire fighters, retired U.S. Veterans and others who play important roles in our community can’t afford to live where they serve.
Local housing policies prevent Habitat from building the affordable housing that our residents need. Ambassadors can be the voice of change!
What you'll do
- Learn about local housing policy
- Participate in community outreach
- Engage with the public and local officials
- Share on social media
- Work closely with Habitat homeowners, volunteers, and staff
Take Action Today
Click the button below to sign up for the Habitat Ambassador Program.
For more information, contact the volunteer coordinator at volunteers@habitatnwma.org.
FAQ
- We highly encourage Ambassadors of all ages and backgrounds to join this program, however, you must be at least 16 years of age to be accepted into the program. To be an Ambassador requires having a reliable source of transportation in order to travel to different events and meetings throughout the county.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Ability to work in a team setting
- Following through with commitments and projects
- Eagerness towards helping and serving others
- Willingness to follow Habitat’s Ambassadors policies
- A positive and uplifting attitude
- Must be at least 16 years old
- Ambassadors must attend required training & orientation
- Ambassadors will be asked to attend at least 1-2 local events (in-person) per month. Event participation will be the primary mode of community engagement.
- Monthly virtual check-ins.
Whether a meet is online or in-person depends on the activity. Events such as festivals, Townhall hearings, parties, etc will require in-person assistance. All of our Ambassador monthly check-ins, except for the first and last meeting of the year, will happen virtually.
Aside from the Ambassador program being a great way to serve your community, earn volunteer hours, and build a new community of friends – there are bigger incentives. Ambassadors who commit to a full year of service will have the opportunity to earn an official Habitat of NW Metro Atlanta recommendation letter and certificate. This is an excellent honor for college students interested in the pursuing the nonprofit, legal, public policy, and healthcare sectors.