student engagement program
Habitat-NCG’s Student Engagement program engages high school students in North Fulton, Cherokee, Forsyth, and Dawson Counties with Habitat for Humanity. Student Engagement mobilizes young people to assist with sponsoring and building a house each year. Through Student Engagement, students gain a better understanding of their communities and poverty housing. All students are engaged in fundraising, education and advocacy activities and those over 16 are eligible to assist with the construction of homes.
The four goals of Student Engagement
– Foster teamwork among diverse groups of youth.
– Educate youth about Habitat’s mission through service, advocacy, fundraising and building.
– Encourage collaboration among Student Engagement members, the affiliate and local community.
– Develop youth leadership through their actions and initiatives.
How do Student Engagement groups raise money to build houses?
There are several different ways to raise money, from running a car wash to writing grant applications. You can download the Student Engagement Fundraising Guide for more ideas.
Check out a new way help your high school Habitat club raise funds to build a Habitat home! It’s easy and fun! Your Club’s president should simply click the button below, set up their personal page then set up the high school team page. Tell us your “Why”, upload pictures and share with your friends, family, and fellow students!
Yes! You can participate in almost all aspects of construction of a Habitat for Humanity home. You are required to have your guardian sign this waiver and turn in at sign in on the construction site.
There are several ways you can participate; you can raise funds, advocate, reach out to involve your community, and help plan events. You can also participate in Host Teams on the build site. While you are not allowed to participate in active construction, you can help with volunteer hospitality. Click here for the Host Team agreement.
If you live in North Fulton, Forsyth, Cherokee, or Dawson Counties, we, Habitat for Humanity-North Central Georgia, are your local affiliate. Habitat-NCG’s Student Engagement program is organized through high school campus chapters and clubs that plan and implement their own fundraising, education, and advocacy activities. Our Student Engagement program currently includes the following schools: Alpharetta High School, Blessed Trinity Catholic School, Cambridge High School, Cherokee High School, Creekview High School, Fellowship Christian School, Johns Creek High School, Johnson Ferry Christian School, Lambert High School, North Springs High School, Northview High School, River Ridge High School, Roswell High School, and Sequoyah High School.
To get involved in Student Engagement, please join your high school’s club or campus chapter. Don’t have one? Start one! Starting a club is a great way for you and your peers to deepen your involvement with Habitat, develop leadership skills, engage more students in our work, and build camaraderie with other students who share an interest in affordable housing. For more information about Student Engagement or how to start a club at your school, please email info@habitat-ncg.org