Tag: volunteering
Why volunteer with Habitat for Humanity: Ailsa’s Story
It’s Volunteers’ Week and our theme for this year is Habitat Heroes! To celebrate, we asked a few of our top return volunteers why they love volunteering with us and why they keep on coming back. This story is Ailsa’s…let’s find out about her Habitat volunteering experience. What inspires you to build? I’d prefer… Read more »
Read moreWhy volunteer with Habitat for Humanity: Hilary’s Story
It’s Volunteers’ Week and our theme for this year is Habitat Heroes! To celebrate, we asked a few of our top return volunteers why they love volunteering with us and why they keep on coming back. This story is by Hilary…let’s find out about her Habitat volunteering experience. Would you say you’re addicted to… Read more »
Read moreWhy volunteer with Habitat for Humanity: James’ Story
It’s Volunteers’ Week and our theme for this year is Habitat Heroes! To celebrate, we asked a few of our top return volunteers why they love volunteering with us and why they keep on coming back. The first story we’ll be sharing is James’…let’s find out about his Habitat volunteering experience. When and why… Read more »
Read moreSo, What Happens After a Volunteer Trip Abroad?
At the end of a volunteer trip (also known as a Global Village Build), volunteers and the community part ways after a week of sweat, laughter, tears, hard work and connection. As the new homes are handed to the families, the lasting impact of a home begins. Just under a year ago, Touchstone volunteers returned from Salima, Malawi after… Read more »
Read moreVolunteering in Nepal: Rebuilding Damaged Homes
We sent out a team to volunteer in Nepal, including interior designer and TV presenter Julia Kendell, to rebuild homes that were destroyed or damaged by several earthquakes over the past decades. The two videos below tell about their trip, why they chose to volunteer in Nepal and what they thought of the experience. You will also meet the… Read more »
Read moreWhy I lead Global Village Builds
Team Leading with Habitat for Humanity Great Britain Liz Cotton has built homes all over the world with Habitat for Humanity Great Britain. In this inspiring blog, she shares her passion for volunteering abroad and Team Leading and encourages others to join in… “Now we have this house, we have no more challenges.” is the… Read more »
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