Women Build Details

Sign up | Events | Fundraising Info | Skills Workshops | Sponsorship Opportunities

Sign-Up

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It’s fast and easy to become
a part of Women Build.

Thank you for your interest in the Women Build project. Are you ready to

Join, Support and Empower!

Heroine Hybrid: Raise $150 (minimum) and work 3 days - Tuesday through Saturday during the 16 week build schedule
Bodacious Builder: Contribute a $25 administration fee and work 8 days (min) - Tuesday through Saturday during the 16 week build schedule.
Flirty Fundraiser: Raise $500 or more with the option, but no obligation, to join the build. Raising $500 will also make you eligible to win a hot air balloon ride for two! sponsored by Remax Ontario-Atlantic Canada Inc. Find out more here
Committee Volunteer: The 2011 Women Build is currently looking to fill the following committee roles:

    Women Build Sponsorship – 2 volunteers with community contacts and connections are needed to ‘open doors’ for potential Corporate Sponsors of the Women Build project

    Women Build Public Relations – 2 volunteers with experience in journalism, marketing, graphic design, public relations or other communications-type roles are needed to help promote Women Build through press releases and material design

     

    *Team Power: Put together your own team so you can build with your friends and family*

    Sign up is a simple as logging into Volunteer Hub (below) - be sure to list Women Build as your themed build of choice! After registering, participants will receive an email within the week asking to choose from one of the 3 styles listed above. Additional questions can be directed to Annie, Volunteer Coordinator.

    VolunteerHub

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    Events

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    Women Build Events help buy
    construction materials for the home.

     

    In 2011, the Women Build committees have organized many events including:

    Women Build Bowl-A-Thon - Sunday, April 3rd
    Pamper Me Pink Spa Day - Postponed until Fall 2011
    Ladies Car Care Clinic - Thursday, May 19th
    Women Build Community BBQ - Sunday, June 26th

    Join us for our great 2011 events!

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    Fundraising

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    Here's a photographic Flocking! Flock
    your family, friend or colleague today!

    Check out the new Women Build fundraising initiative that has people "Flocking" to sign up for!
    Click Here

    Address of Flockee
    Date of Flocking
    *Don't forget to add who you're Flocking in the special instructions

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    Skills Workshops

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    Dates & Times:
    WB Workshops
    Date Time Location
    Tuesday, July 26 6-8pm Home Depot
    63 Woodlawn Rd. W
    Thursday, July 28 7-9pm Rona
    55 Dawson Rd
    Wednesday, August 3 7-9pm Home Hardware
    289 Speedvale Ave. W

    Instructor: Sharon Lewis, Women Build Site Supervisor

    • Each Workshop to be 2 hours in length
    • Workshops reserved for registered Women Build participants

    Skills Taught:

    • Hammering
    • Dry walling
    • Measuring
    • Levelling
    • Use of Power Tools

    Details on booking your spot at a workshop are included in your 'Welcome to Women Build' email.

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    Sponsorship Opportunities

    We want to thank Sukha Yoga Centre for their upcoming contributions to Habitat for Humanity Wellington County Women Build. From September until the end of December, 100% of your donations for our Saturday 4pm Karma Flow classes will go directly to supporting Habitat for Humanity, Women Build in Guelph.

    About Sukha Yoga Centre

    sukha yoga centre, conveniently located in downtown Guelph, offers a warm and welcoming place for students of yoga and meditation to delve deeper into their practice with the spirit of inquiry and community. We offer intimate classes that focus on building a strong, open and stable practice through understanding alignment and incorporating philosophical elements of yoga.

     

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