would have as few as 10 volunteers and others, typically weekends, could see as many as 200 plus come through the door. Local residents seeking assistance would come in at their convenience throughout the day, at least 15 new applicants per day and referrals continued on a constant basis.
I learned a lot about managing people during my time with habitat. My second day I was tasked with answering phone calls on the organizations behalf with little guidance as to what to say or what assistances was available to the caller. Eventually I would act as a liaison between residents and contractors as well as volunteers and coordinators.
The most enjoyable part of the job was sitting down with families and working out the details of reconstructing their …show more content…
(books, 2012, p.1) The Habitat emerged as an effective volunteer non-profit organization that produces houses for lower income people houses for lower income. Habitat for Humanity has become successful and maintain their success because the mission puts attention on basic needs of others. The Habitat’s use of religious roots is what makes the organization so successful. “Habitat exists as a distinctly public manifestation of religious conviction that is compelling enough to mobilize thousands of American volunteers each year (Baggett, 2001.p.1).”
Conclusion
The best way to sum what Habitat for Humanity is through the Global Prayer.
“Habitat for Humanity is a development organization and also a Christian ministry. Stakeholders around the world provided input into Habitat’s 2014-18 strategic plan and also were asked to help the organization listen for God’s guidance. The Habitat world responded, and a simple global prayer emerged.
God, teach us humility so that we may…
…listen,
…confess and forgive,
…serve in relationship with the
I learned a lot about managing people during my time with habitat. My second day I was tasked with answering phone calls on the organizations behalf with little guidance as to what to say or what assistances was available to the caller. Eventually I would act as a liaison between residents and contractors as well as volunteers and coordinators.
The most enjoyable part of the job was sitting down with families and working out the details of reconstructing their …show more content…
(books, 2012, p.1) The Habitat emerged as an effective volunteer non-profit organization that produces houses for lower income people houses for lower income. Habitat for Humanity has become successful and maintain their success because the mission puts attention on basic needs of others. The Habitat’s use of religious roots is what makes the organization so successful. “Habitat exists as a distinctly public manifestation of religious conviction that is compelling enough to mobilize thousands of American volunteers each year (Baggett, 2001.p.1).”
Conclusion
The best way to sum what Habitat for Humanity is through the Global Prayer.
“Habitat for Humanity is a development organization and also a Christian ministry. Stakeholders around the world provided input into Habitat’s 2014-18 strategic plan and also were asked to help the organization listen for God’s guidance. The Habitat world responded, and a simple global prayer emerged.
God, teach us humility so that we may…
…listen,
…confess and forgive,
…serve in relationship with the