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Retiree Volunteering

Les on site.

From Build Sites to ReStore—Les' Volunteer Journey

Les started volunteering with Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity in 1996 while working as a registered nurse at Abbott Northwestern hospital. Dennis,...

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Chris (center) volunteering at an event.

Part of Something Bigger—Chris' Volunteer Story

Photo: Chris (center) volunteering at an event. "I love building things—I've been doing it ever since I was a kid," said Chris, a retired...

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Kathleen working on a roof.

Committed to the Work—Kathleen’s Volunteer Story

Kathleen’s 35-year career as a chemical engineer with 3M connected her to Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity. But the vision of an equitable Twin...

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Owen, back row center, and his regular crew.

Satisfaction You Can’t Buy—Owen’s Volunteer Story

Owen is pictured above, fourth from the right in the back row. When Owen, a commercial electrician by trade, retired in 2013, he knew he needed...

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David hammering.

"I'll Be Doing This As Long As I Can"—David's Volunteer Story

During the summer of 2016, David spent quality time with his son by volunteering on a Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity build site in St. Paul....

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Michael using a saw on the build site.

Giving Back in Retirement: Meet Volunteer Michael

When Michael retired from his 35-year career as a pediatric nurse anesthetist at Children’s Minnesota, he knew he still wanted to be active and give...

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Dr. Bob at the warehouse.

Retired Doctor Gives Back Through Volunteering

Volunteering is a great way to give back to the community, meet new people, and learn new skills. This certainly has been the case for Dr. Bob Kriel,...

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Three Volunteer Emeritus laughing under a picnic shelter in the sun.

Celebrating our Regular Volunteer Emeritus Group Inductees

On Friday, June 3rd, Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity held its 1st Annual Regular Volunteer Emeritus Celebration in St. Paul at Newell Park. We were...

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Places to Volunteer Near Me: Regular Crews in the Twin Cities East Metro

Are you someone who likes to learn new things and doesn’t shy away from a challenge? Perhaps you’re wanting to give back to your community, stay...

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The Bud's Bunch Regular Crew.

Places to Volunteer Near Me: Regular Crews in the Twin Cities West Metro

Looking for a great way to give back to our community, stay active, meet outstanding people, learn something new, and eat yummy baked goods? Maybe...

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