(Hybrid) Family Selection Committee Member

Volunteer Committee Job Descriptions

Family Selection Committee & Family Support Committee

About HFHNCC

Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County (HFHNCC) brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Through our Homeownership Program, we partner with individuals and families to achieve safe, affordable, and sustainable homeownership.

Our work is grounded in the belief that:

• Homes are not given—they are earned through partnership
• Families must demonstrate Need, Willingness to Partner, and Ability to Pay
• Long-term success requires accountability, education, and support

Purpose of Committees

Both the Family Selection Committee and Family Support Committee play critical and complementary roles in:

• Protecting the integrity of the program
• Upholding fairness, consistency, and compliance
• Supporting families with both accountability and compassion
• Advancing HFHNCC’s mission through thoughtful decision-making and engagement

Shared Expectations for All Committee Members

Volunteer Code of Conduct

All volunteers are expected to:

• Promote a respectful, inclusive environment
• Maintain confidentiality
• Uphold HFHNCC’s zero-tolerance policies (drugs, alcohol, weapons)
• Respect boundaries and ethical guidelines, including gift policies
• Protect the integrity of HFHNCC’s mission and programs
• Report concerns through appropriate channels

Core Values in Action

Committee members are expected to:

• Lead with integrity and fairness
• Balance compassion with accountability
• Support families without creating dependency
• Reinforce that homeownership is earned through partnership

Impact Statement

Family Selection upholds the mission.

Family Support strengthens the family.

Together, we:

• Build Homes
• Build Stability
• Build Accountability
• Build Hope

Family Selection Committee (FSC) “Gatekeepers of Program Integrity”

Role Summary

The Family Selection Committee (FSC) partners with the Homeownership Program Manager to evaluate applicants and ensure that all selected families meet HFHNCC program criteria. This committee is responsible for making objective, criteria-based recommendations rooted in fairness, compliance, and mission alignment.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in required annual training and ongoing program updates
• Conduct home visits/interviews (minimum of two annually)
• Evaluate applicants based on:
• Need for adequate shelter
• Willingness to partner
• Ability to pay (as calculated by staff)
• Assess program readiness, including:
• Understanding of program requirements
• Long-term commitment capacity
• Realistic ability to complete sweat equity
• Collaborate with committee members to:
• Develop a comprehensive applicant synopsis
• Submit formal recommendations to the Program Manager
• Participate in selection discussions and voting processes
• Maintain confidentiality and objectivity throughout the process

Decision-Making Framework

Committee members evaluate applicants using HFHNCC criteria, including:

• Housing need (cost burden, unsafe or inadequate conditions)
• Financial readiness and stability
• Commitment to completing program requirements
• Alignment with HFHNCC partnership expectations

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to make objective, sometimes difficult decisions
• Comfort engaging with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Strong interviewing and observation skills
• Understanding (or willingness to learn) HFHNCC program requirements
• Commitment to fairness, equity, and confidentiality

Time Commitment

• 2-year commitment
• Approximately 2–4 hours per month
• Participation in:
• Home visits
• Committee meetings
• Application review cycles