Habitat for Humanity volunteer Archives

Volunteer Spotlight | Ray shines as a true ReStore treasure

Posted on April 28, 2023May 2, 2023

You could say Ray Williamson “saw a sign” a decade ago that led to him becoming one of the Beaverton ReStore’s most dedicated volunteers. Ray and his wife Brenda were driving near their home in Brennan, Washington, on the Olympic Peninsula, when Brenda “spotted something shiny in the window” of a Jefferson County Habitat for […]

A Legacy of Volunteerism: Ed Brauner’s Story

Posted on February 7, 2022February 7, 2022

After volunteering with Habitat for Humanity for over 25 years, Ed looks back on his grassroots efforts to build resilient communities.

Meet Nina Byrd: Ambassador Council Co-Chair

Posted on March 2, 2020

Having put in hundreds of volunteer hours with Habitats across the country, Nina brings a wealth of experience to every opportunity.

Volunteer Spotlight: Sara

Posted on February 7, 2020

As a volunteer with Habitat for Humanity, member of the Women’s Build, and a member of the Board of Directors at Oregon Tradeswomen, Sara is the kind of person who knows what it means to be a part of a community. And that is exactly what brought her to the Habitat family.

Join Women Build in 2020

Posted on January 7, 2020

Step into the new year with us and become a Women Build member! Come learn new skills and build strong, affordable homes alongside women and femmes in an empowering environment.

Volunteer Spotlight: Stuart

Posted on December 9, 2019

After retiring from a lifetime in software engineering, Stuart volunteers behind-the-scenes to connect every facet of Habitat’s mission.

Volunteer Spotlight: Rebecca

Posted on October 7, 2019

From beginning a career in mechanical engineering at the age of 19 to running her own home repair business throughout Santa Cruz County, Rebecca came to Habitat for Humanity with a few tools up her sleeve.