Shipping and Recieving (Former Employee), Cleveland, OH – May 23, 2012
Pros: i worked with the best people i ever worked with
Cons: i only worked there as a temp/volunteer
I learned a lot of new skills and trades from Habitat. The team leaders really knew what they were doing. Habitat is a very resourceful place to know about.
rewarding place to work - building houses for the needy
Office Manager (Former Employee), Fort Lauderdale, FL – May 22, 2012
Pros: flexible hours
Cons: getting on the roof- scared me to death
Loved this job too! I was the office manager and the "GO TO GIRL" I did all the administrative duties, writing letters, helping with events, coordinate spring break for college kids ( the best) keeping contact with all the volunteers and running the database for all the contributions taken in. I learned helping other people made you always with a good – more... feeling in your heart. Your problems seem so minor compared to there's My coworkers were the best. We all were "FAMILY" The hardest part was attending the board meetings, I could not write as fast as they talked! The most enjoyable part was the day we gave the houses to the families. The children were crying and laughing and showing us their own rooms. The mothers were crying and we were all crying. To give a house to someone and to build it with volunteers that want to be there is very rewarding. Not much money but you were reimbursed 100 times over with the smiles from those children. – less
A great working and learning environment with a group of very caring individuals
Volunteer (Former Employee), Santa Cruz, CA – May 14, 2012
Pros: free lunches, applicable experience
I greatly value my time with Habitat. I learned something new every time I volunteered, very applicable information from patient and caring supervisors.
I really enjoyed working there because I knew from day to day what was expected of me.
Volunteer (Former Employee), Bellefonte, PA – May 9, 2012
Pros: utilizing skills i learned at school.
I like working for Habitat for Humanity because I got utilize the skills I learned at school. I also enjoyed working at Habitat because the people I worked for, and worked with were friendly and easy to get along with.
Enjoy the fresh air, using new tools, nature habitat and friendship
Partner Family (Former Employee), Toledo, OH – May 1, 2012
Pros: working as a team, sharing life experiences and food.
Working with Habitat for Humanity was a one of a kind expericence. I learned many different skills that most women don't think about when it comes to taking care of a home.
Warehouse & Front Desk Worker (Former Employee), Frederick, MD – April 24, 2012
I worked in the Habitat for Humanity ReStore. I spent most of my time in the warehouse, where I had many duties. I accepted donations, helped customers find items they wanted to buy, helped customers load sold items into their vehicles, organized the warehouse, and took out the recycling every two weeks.
The manager at the store was a good boss. He – more... was a nice guy and was constantly trying to find ways to improve the store. He could always find something for me to do. My co-workers were very laid back and easy to get along with.
The hardest parts of the job were lifting heavy objects and working outdoors in the heat for extended amounts of time. The job wasn't too mentally taxing.
The most enjoyable part of the job was getting to meet people. I met all kinds of people who came from many different backgrounds. I made some great friends and learned a lot from people I met. – less
Crew Worker (Former Employee), Bremerton, WA – April 6, 2012
Pros: learned new skills
Cons: very un culturly aware/racism
Expanded my horizons with learning how to build homes for the less forunate. Learned how to read blueprints and the outlines of a house from the ground up.
Site Coordinator Trainee/ Site Forman (Former Employee), Belen, NM – March 27, 2012
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