13/59 Lichfield Place

Parkinson, 4115, Queensland

Dear Fuller Friend:

Thank you so much for your interest in our mission to bring an end to substandard housing
through neighborhood revitalisation in Queensland. It is our belief that every human deserves an
affordable, decent place in which to live and grow. Fuller Center Queensland offers a hand-up,
not a hand-out to families with low to moderate incomes. This is accomplished by building or
renovating safe, affordable homes with those families, donated materials and hundreds of
dedicated volunteers.

When people think of Fuller Center for Housing, Queensland they usually think of hammering
nails. However, there is much more that goes on behind the scenes that is essential to our
mission. In addition to donating your time and physical assistance, we encourage you to donate
monetarily. As Fuller Center Queensland is a non-profit organisation, your financial support is
very valuable to us. We couldnt accomplish our mission without your financial contributions.
Donations along with volunteer hours take us one step closer to providing new homes for
deserving, working families in Queensland.

Apart from donating monetarily and building homes with us, we have many other volunteer
opportunities available such as serving on committees, telling the Fuller Center story to your
colleagues, church or club and organising and implementing fundraising events. No matter how
small or great the task, you are helping us build homes when you volunteer.

Perhaps you would like to contribute to one of our projects; maybe you would like to join one of
our committees or get your church or club interested in becoming a partner with Fuller Center
Queensland; or you would like to significantly increase your involvement by joining our Board of
Directors. I would be happy to meet with you and discuss these opportunities further! Please feel
free to contact me at 0421 891 084 or email me at fullercenterqld@gmail.com. I look forward to
hearing from you.

Together we can make the dream of homeownership a reality for working families in need.


In Partnership,



Rod Hyatt
Chief Operating Officer, Fuller Center for Housing, Queensland Australia

Thank you so much for your enthusiasm and support of Fuller Center for Housing, Queenslands
mission. We are excited to have you join our team! The following information will provide you with
general information and guidelines to volunteering on the construction site.

How to Volunteer:
1. All individual volunteers and volunteer groups must call the volunteer coordinator one to two
months in advance to reserve a spot on the worksite. Please contact the Volunteer Coordinator
to schedule.
2. Once you have made reservations you will be sent a packet of information that you will need to
read through (Wow! You are reading it right now!)
3. Read the release form, fill it out, and bring it with you on the day that you are volunteering. All
individuals volunteering must fill out a release form before they can step foot on site.
4. One week before your volunteer day please call the Volunteer Coordinator to confirm the number
in your group

NOTE: Due to certain variables not within our power i.e. weather, building inspections and permitting
the day that you are scheduled to volunteer could be cancelled. In the event of a cancellation, we will
have you work on a different project or reschedule you for another day.

Volunteer Days and Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 9:00am to 4pm.
You have an option of serving during one of the following shifts:

entire day (9:00am-4pm),
morning shift (9:00am-12pm) or
afternoon shift (1pm-4pm).

Volunteers who sign up for the morning or full day shifts must be on the worksite by 8:30am to hear the
safety talk and orientation. Volunteers who sign up for the afternoon shift must arrive no later than 12:30pm.

Cant make it to the worksite? If for some reason you cannot come at the assigned day or time please call or
email the volunteer coordinator, a few days in advance, so we can reschedule another time for you and fill
your spot with another person or volunteer group.

Site Assignment
Everyone will be assigned to a site. At each site there will be a construction leader who will provide tools
and instructions for the day. Depending on the activity, there will be a short training session so that
everyone is equipped to effectively complete the task(s) they are given to do. The leaders will always be
available for you to ask questions.








Site locations:
The projects on which we are currently working include:

Site location
Number of homes
under
construction
Start Date
Projected
Completion Date

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Carpooling: We highly encourage carpooling as many of our homes are built in neighborhoods
with narrow streets. Parking space is extremely limited. We do want to keep strong working
relationships with community members.

Some commonly asked questions:

Do I need to bring lunch? Yes. You should bring a sack lunch or money if you are working a full
day. Food outlets are about 10 minutes from the worksites. Lunch is from 12pm-1pm

Groups: We have various options for your group regarding lunch. Contact the volunteer
coordinator at for more details.

What do I need to wear? Clothes that you dont mind getting dirty (Dress according to the
weather), closed-toe shoes-ABSOLUTELY NO FLIP FLOPS! T-shirts and pants recommended;
Shorts and sleeveless shirts should be modest.

What do I need to bring? Gatorade and soda if you want something other than water, bug spray,
sunscreen, water bottle, safety gear and camera.

What if it rains? If rain is in the forecast and you know for sure that you are working inside then
we ask that you still come on out to the job site. If you know that you are working outside then it
is possible that there will be a cancellation. Keep the Volunteer Coordinators phone number
handy.

What does Fuller Center Queensland provide? Bathroom facilities, drinking water, tools and
safety instruction, telephone for emergency use, and a first aid kit.

Work hard and have fun! By the end of the day, you will have made some new friends, learned new
skills, helped someone become a homeowner and taken part in the wonderful and exciting ecumenical
Christian housing ministry that is Fuller Center for Housing, Queensland. Please feel free to contact us
at 0421891084 for more information about other volunteer opportunities we offer!


We would love to have your participation in one or more of the committees we offer.
Homes cannot be built without a lot of behind the scenes work. You can assist with
the fundraising strategies, help publicise us, partner with a Fuller Center homeowner,
review applications for housing, plan construction, evaluate future Fuller Center
sites...and much more! Our committees meet once a month. The following is a list of
FCH QLD committees available for you to serve on:
Development Committee:
The Development and Resource Committee is responsible for researching, developing, fundraising, and
implementing events and/or programs to raise funds and seek home sponsorships for Fuller Center for
Housing, Queensland. The committee seeks out donors of all types: church, individual, and corporate. The
committee works to get the word out about upcoming events and all opportunities to give.
Family Services Committee:
You will review applications, conduct interviews and select new families into the program. Meetings
regarding selection will be held twice a year. On the family support side of this committee, you will be
assigned to a family and will serve as a friend, role model, tutor and mentor. You will assist your assigned
family in understanding the responsibilities of being a homeowner.
ReBuild Committee:
This committee will look into more efficient ways of marketing, donations and sales as well as all aspects of
how operations at the Outlet can improve. You would volunteer at the ReBuild and would also recruit
additional store volunteers.
Construction Committee:
You will work with the Fuller Center construction manager in discussing building plans and procedures,
and organising a building plan and build at the worksite. You will also work with other committee members
to seek and evaluate property for prospective Fuller Center developments.

More Volunteer Opportunities:

Construction Site Volunteer Group leaders:
Serve as a volunteer group leader for up to 5 volunteers at a time. Basic construction experience very helpful
and experience in leading and working with all types of groups necessary. The purpose of this position is to
assist Fuller Centers Construction Supervisor in leading and supervising volunteers effectively; to ensure
that volunteers are being utilized to their capacity on the worksite.

Spokesperson for Fuller Centers Mission:
Trainings will be held as people express their interest. You will learn about Fuller Centers principles,
mission and how families are selected. You will also be educated about the Fuller Center Queenslands
current building projects, needs and fundraising events. The purpose and importance of this opportunity is
to encourage volunteers to be more regular participants in our mission; to be advocates for our mission, to
tell others about our building projects and to encourage people in the community to donate to advance our
mission.

For more information about these committees and volunteer opportunities, please contact the Volunteer
Coordinator








Our Mission: Fuller Center for Housing, Queensland provides affordable homeownership
opportunities for working families of low to moderate income in the State of Queensland. FCH
QLD is a local covenant partner of Fuller Center for Housing International. Fuller Center for
Housing was founded in 2005 and continues its mission today to address the twin issues of
substandard housing and escalating housing costs. Qualified families help build their home and
pay a 20-30 year, no-interest mortgage. Homeowner payments, contributions from individuals
and businesses, grants and foundations, and volunteer labor support the construction of new
homes.
The Need in Queensland: In the Brisbane area for instance, houses are selling for an average of
$382,650. The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a three-bedroom house averages at $1520.00 a month.
Many of the families we work with will sacrifice much more than 1/3
rd
of their monthly income to
pay rent for an overcrowded house, which is often in substandard conditions. Parents hold two or
even three minimum wage jobs yet are barely able to pay the bills. Needless to say, they can't save
enough to buy a home because their hard-earned income is used for the bare essentials: rent, food,
clothing and transportation. Besides, they don't make enough to qualify for a traditional home
loan from a bank. For many families, the dream of owning a home has been replaced by the hope
of just finding a place to live! Parents continually face the most difficult choices imaginable: do
you pay the rent or do you buy food?
Partner Families: Families who are chosen to participate must have incomes that are below the
norm to secure conventional financing from a bank or other traditional lending institutions, but
still sufficient for them to make the required monthly mortgage payment. One of the most vital
elements of Fuller Center is the partnership between new homeowners and our affiliate. The
most important connection between the partner families and Fuller Center is Sweat Equity.
Qualified families are required to complete a minimum of 500 hours of sweat equity. Sweat
Equity refers to the actual hands-on physical involvement of our partner families. Our families
help the Construction Manager and volunteers build their home.
Geographic Areas Served: Fuller Center Queensland currently concentrates its services within
the areas of Brisbane, Ipswich, and Logan.

Some of Fuller Center's beliefs include:
1. We are doing God's work and God's power is unlimited. With man it (the fulfillment of our
mission) is impossible but with God, all things are possible. (Matt 19:26)
2. Adequate housing is a basic need.
3. Homeownership is a helpful step in enhancing a higher level of independence in families and
building a sense of community, accomplishment and pride in neighborhoods.
4. Building community is as important as building homes.
5. Involving families in building their own homes and others' homes is psychologically,
spiritually, and practically sound.



Fuller Center for Housing Queensland:
BUILDING HOMES, BRINGING HOPE, ENHANCING LIVES
Fuller Center for Housing, Queensland Full House Sponsorships
Providing basic housing for deserving families in our local community is the ultimate act of
faith and giving. You can provide those in need with a place to call home.
Full house sponsorships allow individuals, corporations and foundations to fully fund a
family in their pursuit for a place they can call home. A house sponsor agrees to provide
full financial support toward the construction of a house. Each house sponsor will be
given the opportunity to become involved in a familys path towards homeownership.
This is entirely up to the donor. The donor can:
Tour the neighborhood and home site with the Fuller Center family
Help build the home with the homeowner
Schedule a time for a partner family to speak with your group
Create a friendship with the homeowner
For land and building materials, it costs around $255,000 to build one Fuller Center
house in Queensland.

Fuller Center for Housing, Queensland will offer a house sponsor:
Corporate Recognition Your name and/or logo will appear on the signage at the
Construction site
Groundbreaking Ceremony Representatives from your organisation will be given
the opportunity to participate in the groundbreaking ceremony
Dedication Ceremony A representative from your organisation will present the keys to
the homeowner at the house dedication ceremony
Newsletter - A feature article about your organisation will appear in our quarterly
newsletter that is sent to our entire database
Website - Your organisation will be recognised as a Home Builder Sponsor on our
website
Media Recognition We will assist you with marketing by notifying the media of your
support, and you will be recognised in related marketing and press materials
Group Photo A framed photo of your team during the dedication ceremony will be
given to your organisation










We would like to send a big thank you to the hundreds of enthusiastic
Volunteers who donated their time and energy so that hard working families would have
a decent, affordable place to call home.

This year Fuller Center will complete xxxxx homes. But Fuller Center's work doesn't stop
there. We plan to build more homes by the end of our fiscal year. Most of our work is
year-round with a large portion of it dedicated to raising funds to build more homes.

As we know your time and energy is a wonderful contributionwe hope you will also
consider joining one of our Builder Clubs.

Dream Builders Club - $500/month
Hope Builders Club - $100/month
Ground Raisers Club - $75/month
Homebuilders Club - $50/month
Foundation Club - $25/month
Community Builders Club - $10/month
Friendship Club - $5/month

Just imagine the possibilitiesIf everyone of our 1,000 volunteers donated $5.00 a
monththe results would be remarkable! That would total $60,000 a yearenough to
base fund one complete Fuller Center home!

And just think: If our volunteers gave $10.00 a monththat would add up to $120,000 a
year, enough to build TWO Fuller Center homes!

Your gift will not only change the lives of many families but also the face of many
Queensland neighborhoods. Join a club today!


Your gift can purchase:
Box of Nails $30* Toilet $70* Window $125* Front Door $170
Sink $100* Siding $500* Wall board $1000* Flooring $2000* Roof $5000
We appreciate your willingness to sow into Queenslands future by supporting our
mission to provide affordable homeownership opportunities to Queensland families.
To make a donation, please contact fullercenterqld@gmail.com
or by phone at 0421 891 084



A Real Story from a Local Fuller Center Homeowner....
I am so thankful to be a Fuller Center homeowner. After going through many transitions in my
life, I found myself in need of affordable housing not only for myself, but also for my pride and
joymy daughter. While doing our sweat equity hours we got to know the Fuller Center staff,
other homeowners, volunteers, and we overcame many obstacles. I know that I appreciate my
home more than I ever thought possible because of all that I learned from being in the Fuller
Center program. Fuller Center does not give out handouts; as Fuller Centers Volunteer
Coordinator would say, they give you a hand up. I am proud to be a Fuller Center homeowner
and pray that more deserving families are able to experience homeownership through this
program.

Love,



From a long-term Construction Volunteer:


When I first began working with Fuller Center as a charter member of the affiliate in Brisbane, I
didn't know that drywall and Gyprock was the same thing. In fact, I didn't know what drywall and
Gyprock were. Growing up in a Sanfrancisco apartment, the pinnacle of my home repair
accomplishments was changing a light bulb.

When I moved to Louisville two years ago, I made a beeline for Fuller Center and was
immediately welcomed and embraced by the staff and fellow volunteers. Every Saturday I give
myself the gift of volunteering with Fuller Center, of learning new construction skills, and of
helping neighbors in need -- neighbors whom I meet, work with side-by-side and grow to love.
The experience has made me a better person, not to mention a better carpenter.

Last month, my wife put a hole in the wall of our new house. I grabbed my utility knife, some wall
compound and tape, and yes, some drywall. The result? It's like I'd been doing this all my life.

I look forward to spending many more Saturdays with Fuller Center!

Barry W.