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Lasting connections like these can inspire us and strengthen our resolve to build — together — a world where everyone has a decent place to live.

“My time in AmeriCorps has really reinforced that helping people is what I want to be doing.”

Research has shown that volunteering is associated with improved health and well-being, including increased longevity, adoption of healthy lifestyles and reduction in depression and stress. Dive into the research around these benefits in our evidence brief.

Check out this year’s house photos, featuring volunteers from the 2019 Carter Work Project in Nashville, Tennessee.

We train people like Sharada in the skills needed to help with post-earthquake rebuilding efforts in Nepal.

For Jarrell Howell, AmeriCorps became an outlet for leadership skills honed in the U.S. Army.

Twenty-two-year-old Kannika Nhem began volunteering with Habitat Cambodia in 2019 for personal growth. And while it has been a fun way to meet new people, develop her talents and explore her interests, she remains a volunteer for another reason.

“I find that the most important inspiration now comes from my fuller understanding of the housing issue in Cambodia and all the ways Habitat works to solve it,” says the university student. “Not only is Habitat Cambodia building safe shelters and environments, but they are also helping people increase their knowledge and skills so that they can keep their income and housing stable.”

The trip from Wisconsin to South Jersey was to help build another Habitat house, or so Anne thought. Jed had other plans.

What does meaningful work mean and what kinds of jobs and volunteer opportunities does Habitat offer?

Every child needs a place to call home, a place where they can play and dream and plan for their future.