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Volunteer Spotlight (6)

An AmeriCorps member on the right, she's wearing a green jacket with the AmeriCorps logo, a yellow hard hat, safety goggles, and yellow gloves as she uses a hammer on a roof. To her left is another member, he's in a gray AmeriCorps sweatshirt, holding the nail, wearing a white hard hat.

Things to Consider When Seeking Corporate Volunteerism Opportunities

Photo taken before COVID-19 pandemic. Review our current COVID-19 safety protocols. Corporate volunteerism can be an extremely powerful tool for...

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Ken hammering nails on a roof, in blue jeans, a blue jacket, red hoodie, and a black baseball cap.

Living faith as a volunteer

Ken Tate came back from the Korean War with memories that have lasted a lifetime. He was told “don’t worry, you’ll never see combat.” His first job...

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A Habitat employee and AmeriCorps member working on framing a house.

Site life without volunteers

Guest blog by Tara Lumley, Senior Site Supervisor, in response to homebuilding during COVID-19. Anyone who knows me, knows that I love people. I...

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Kenny posing with President Jimmy Carter and two other volunteers inside of a partially-framed house.

Remembering Kenny Drangstveit: Long Time Volunteer and Forever Carpenter

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of long-time carpenter and Habitat for Humanity volunteer, Kenny Drangstveit. Kenny...

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Volunteers planting during Jordan Week of Kindness.

Our lives have changed, but your support is unwavering

Guest Blog by Julia Schafer, Engagement Associate Happy National Volunteer Recognition Week! At Twin Cities Habitat, we know that our volunteers are...

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A group of volunteers standing on a porch.

National Volunteer Week Kick-Off 2020

Guest blog by Meg Blyler, Volunteer Coordinator and AmeriCorps Service Member Happy National Volunteer Recognition Week! Today through April 24 we...

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A black, gray and blue Twin Cities Habitat insulated lunchbox.

Check out the Twin Cities Habitat Volunteer Store

We love our volunteers here at Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity and are always working hard to figure out new and creative ways to thank them. That's...

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AmeriCorps members posing for a photo in an in-progress house.

Join us on January 20 for a Day of Service!

Each January, on the third Monday of the month, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King with a special holiday that has been declared a "day of service" in...

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AmeriCorps members wearing Winter Warriors hats and posing with Chris Coleman at the CEO Build.

Stay Active in the Cold with Our Winter Volunteer Programs

Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity is well known for our volunteer opportunities. From assisting on a construction site to lending a hand at one of our...

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Steve Brown teaching a home maintenance workshop.

Volunteer Spotlight: Steve Brown

Steve Brown is no stranger to the work of Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity. Steve has logged an impressive 988 hours as a volunteer. He has spent...

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