AmeriCorps member woman wearing hardhat and safety glasses on build site.

Habitat AmeriCorps stories of service

Our AmeriCorps members share about the transformative experience of serving with Habitat AmeriCorps, creating and equipping them as future leaders and affordable housing advocates.

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AmeriCorps member profiles

Habitat AmeriCorps profile: Dylan Cahir

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

Habitat AmeriCorps profile: Diana Youssef

“I was really diligent about finding a job working in community development.”

AmeriCorps profile: Yim Yang

AmeriCorps member Yim Yang’s passion for service fuels his future.

AmeriCorps profile: Jarrell Howell

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

Anna Noonan in the Habitat for Humanity office.

AmeriCorps profile: Anna Noonan

After coming across a listing for an AmeriCorps position at Habitat for Humanity International, Anna Noonan felt that she finally had found an outlet where she could both contribute and grow in a meaningful way.

Habitat AmeriCorps member Vanessa Dingee

Habitat AmeriCorps profile: Vanessa Dingee

National service has helped Vanessa Dingee flourish and set a lasting example for her young son.

Habitat AmeriCorps profile: Faustina Ward Osborn

A common theme throughout Faustina Ward Osborn’s life has been her work to improve her community, in the U.S. and in her home country of Guyana.

Brian Lafferty hammers a nail on a Habitat building site

Habitat AmeriCorps profile: Brian Lafferty

“It really meant a lot just to be with like-minded AmeriCorps members... A year of service was the right thing to do.”

Habitat AmeriCorps member Colton Shaheen

Habitat AmeriCorps profile: Colton Shaheen

After a military career as an aviation officer didn’t happen, Colton Shaheen has found another way to soar.

AmeriCorps member finds joy in giving back

Ryan helped his family build their own Habitat home. Now, as an AmeriCorps member, he’s helping others realize their dream of homeownership.

Habitat AmeriCorps branded tool belts and hard hat

National service strengthens Charlotte community

Habitat AmeriCorps members and the AmeriCorps host site manager from Habitat Charlotte Region share how the AmeriCorps program has impacted their lives and work.

Habitat for Humanity International AmeriCorps Vista members meet lobby of the organization’s headquarters.

Habitat AmeriCorps alumni share why they served

Hear directly from Habitat for Humanity AmeriCorps alumni about their inspiration for joining, their experiences in the field and the lasting impact that serving has had on their lives.

AmeriCorps member Imani standing on a build site with hard hat.

How Habitat AmeriCorps influenced these four changemakers

Four Habitat AmeriCorps members from across the country share how their service year has impacted them as they supported our vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live.

Habitat AmeriCorps member builds “because I can”

As a member of the 2019-2020 AmeriCorps class, Sea Island Habitat for Humanity construction crew leader Dean Williams spends most of his days building. Volunteering has largely been the story of his life — traveling the globe to make use of the random and sometimes eccentric experiences, talents and skills he’s gathered to serve others.

Jessica holds a drill outside a Habitat home.

Habitat AmeriCorps stories of service

AmeriCorps member profiles

Habitat AmeriCorps profile: Dylan Cahir

Habitat AmeriCorps profile: Diana Youssef

AmeriCorps profile: Yim Yang

AmeriCorps profile: Jarrell Howell

AmeriCorps profile: Anna Noonan

Habitat AmeriCorps profile: Vanessa Dingee

Habitat AmeriCorps profile: Faustina Ward Osborn

Habitat AmeriCorps profile: Brian Lafferty

Habitat AmeriCorps profile: Colton Shaheen

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AmeriCorps member finds joy in giving back

National service strengthens Charlotte community

Habitat AmeriCorps alumni share why they served

How Habitat AmeriCorps influenced these four changemakers

Habitat AmeriCorps member builds “because I can”

Homeowner continues her Habitat journey through AmeriCorps

The true meaning of volunteering and service

“The opportunity to serve my country again”

Serving others opens the door to employment opportunities