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.
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.
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.
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.