Volunteer Testimonials

I attended the [home dedication ceremony] presenting the house to the partner family. It was an experience that I will never forget.

Mark Baker, Nissan North America

Helping at the HomeStores was a wonderful experience and I'll always treasure the memories of volunteering with my co-workers.

Randy Silcox, Dell

I had a great time and built some new friendships in the process.

Adam Duncan, Dave Ramsey/Financial Peace University

I enjoy helping the families establish the long-term financial independence and confidence that they could not enjoy until Habitat took the time to explain to them their opportunities. As a budget coach, you get to learn about the families and really know them as friends. Many of the partner families have stood against strong odds; their resilience and determination are inspiring and uplifting.

Sara Meyer, HCA Corporation

The volunteers are very important to the projects. It is a very rewarding experience. I also gained some construction knowledge for my own use. Great program. I hope I get the chance to volunteer again. The cause is very worthwhile and I encourage others to get involved.

John Buskey, Nissan North America

Budget coaching deepens the bond with the partner family in different ways than at the build site, because you get to spend so much one-on-one time with them. I am confident [my partner family] will be more than able to accept the responsibility of homeownership!

Lisa King, Sun Trust Bank

Thank you for the opportunity to serve and make a difference in someone's life. Too often we get stuck in our own world with little or no regard for others. [It is a] great program…love to volunteer…so glad my company allowed me to go out and make a difference.

Anthony Baehner, Nissan

What I've enjoyed about budget coaching is the feeling of actually doing something that may help someone in the future and getting to see your family accepting keys to their home.

Chris Layfield, The Burgundy Group

Achieving home ownership for Habitat Partner Families can be difficult, and for some, extremely difficult. However, the Habitat Partner Families separate themselves from the average and ordinary by their willingness to work hard, in spite of the obstacles because they recognize that the Habitat opportunity may be the only way to make their dream of home ownership come true. Who would not want to help and be around people like that?

Ron Ream, Habitat Volunteer

Being a HomeWORKS Instructor is a rewarding experience on many levels. You offer a course planning to share your knowledge; but with such a welcoming and engaged group of participants, you learn new things too. Habitat families seem always willing to share their knowledge and experiences with each other and with volunteers. It is truly a group learning process.

Dr. Margaret Machara, Department of Family & Consumer Sciences, TSU

Through classroom instruction, future homeowners increased their knowledge of vegetable production and the nutrition and health benefits of vegetable consumption. They were enthusiastic and eager to learn about vegetable gardening. I commend the HomeWORKS Program for offering insightful instruction on vegetable gardening to Habitat for Humanity families.

Mary Wakefield, Extension Agent, TSU