Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat For Humanity

New Volunteer Orientation
2021-12-06 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online, via Zoom, United States
Interested in volunteering with Tacoma Habitat?
New volunteers must attend a virtual New Volunteer Orientation prior to their first shift.
During the orientation, you will be asked to provide your email address and birth date for a background check. Following a successful background check, you will have access to VolunteerHub, our scheduling software, and you will be able to schedule yourself for volunteer shifts in either construction or one of our Habitat Stores.
Please note:

Habitat is unable to sign off on court-ordered community service hours.
All volunteers must be 16 or older.

To register for orientation and get the Zoom link, please email us.

Women Build: Intro to Tile
2021-12-01 16:30 - 17:30 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Join Women Build for an encore of our popular workshop about laying tile. In this live online session, you will learn proper techniques for tiling and grouting, how to match colors, and what tools are needed for tile projects. Our instructor Caitie will cover prepping for projects, cutting tile, tiling a shower and backsplash, and replacing cracked tiles.
Click here to register for this free, online workshop. While the session was designed with women in mind, all are welcome to attend.

Women Build Workshops are sponsored by our friends at:

Meet the instructor: Caitie
After graduating from University of Mary Washington in Virginia with a degree in biology, Caitie served two AmeriCorps terms as a Construction Site Coordinator with Habitat for Humanity, first in Delaware then in Tacoma. Following her AmeriCorps term in Tacoma, Caitie became a construction trainer for Goodwill’s YouthBuild program. Now living on the east coast, Caitie works as a Construction Site Manager for a Habitat affiliate in North Carolina.
Caitie continues volunteering with Women Build because she is passionate about teaching and empowering individuals, especially women and young people. She believes that creating a safe environment to learn, ask questions, and make mistakes helps people develop new skills as well as the confidence to use them.

Women Build: Drywall
2021-11-03 16:30 - 17:30 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Join Women Build for an encore of our popular workshop on drywall. In this session, Caitie will demonstrate different techniques for repairing drywall, including sanding and techniques for patching holes or damage.
Click here to register for this free, online workshop. While this session was designed with women in mind, all are welcome to attend.

Women Build Workshops are sponsored by our friends at:

Meet the instructor: Caitie
After graduating from University of Mary Washington in Virginia with a degree in biology, Caitie served two AmeriCorps terms as a Construction Site Coordinator with Habitat for Humanity, first in Delaware then in Tacoma. Following her AmeriCorps term in Tacoma, Caitie became a construction trainer for Goodwill’s YouthBuild program. Now living on the east coast, Caitie works as a Construction Site Manager for a Habitat affiliate in North Carolina.
Caitie continues volunteering with Women Build because she is passionate about teaching and empowering individuals, especially women and young people. She believes that creating a safe environment to learn, ask questions, and make mistakes helps people develop new skills as well as the confidence to use them.

New Volunteer Orientation
2021-11-01 18:00 - 19:00, 2021-10-04 18:00 - 19:00, 2021-09-06 18:00 - 19:00, 2021-08-02 18:00 - 19:00, 2021-07-05 18:00 - 19:00, 2021-06-07 18:00 - 19:00, 2021-05-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Interested in volunteering with Tacoma Habitat?
Currently, only Store volunteer opportunities are available.
All new Store volunteers must attend a virtual New Volunteer Orientation prior to their first shift. To register for orientation and get the Zoom link, please email us.
During the orientation, you will be asked to provide your email address and birth date for background check. Following a successful background check, you will have access to VolunteerHub, our scheduling software, and you will be able to schedule yourself for volunteers shifts.
Please note:

Habitat is unable to sign off on court-ordered community service hours.
All volunteers must be 16 or older.

We hope to offer Construction volunteer opportunities by summer of 2021.

Women Build: Interior Finishes
2021-10-06 16:30 - 17:30 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Join Women Build on October 6 to learn everything you ever wanted to know about interior finishes, as well as tips for hanging pictures. Examples of finishes include: towel bars, mirrors, closet rods, doorknobs, doorstops. Come ready to ask your questions and/or to share insights you have learned with others.
Click here to register for this free, online workshop. While the session was designed with women in mind, all are welcome to attend.

Women Build Workshops are sponsored by our friends at:

Meet the instructor: Caitie
After graduating from University of Mary Washington in Virginia with a degree in biology, Caitie served two AmeriCorps terms as a Construction Site Coordinator with Habitat for Humanity, first in Delaware then in Tacoma. Following her AmeriCorps term in Tacoma, Caitie became a construction trainer for Goodwill’s YouthBuild program. Now living on the east coast, Caitie works as a Construction Site Manager for a Habitat affiliate in North Carolina.
Caitie continues volunteering with Women Build because she is passionate about teaching and empowering individuals, especially women and young people. She believes that creating a safe environment to learn, ask questions, and make mistakes helps people develop new skills as well as the confidence to use them.

Women Build: All About Cabinets
2021-09-01 16:30 - 17:30 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Join Women Build for a new workshop all about cabinets! In this session, our instructor Caitie will cover types and costs of cabinets and vanities, the tools and steps to install them, options for finishing, and switching out cabinet hardware.
Click here to register for this online, virtual workshop. While this session was designed with women in mind, all are welcome to attend.

Women Build Workshops are sponsored by our friends at:

Meet the instructor: Caitie
After graduating from University of Mary Washington in Virginia with a degree in biology, Caitie served two AmeriCorps terms as a Construction Site Coordinator with Habitat for Humanity, first in Delaware then in Tacoma. Following her AmeriCorps term in Tacoma, Caitie became a construction trainer for Goodwill’s YouthBuild program. Now living on the east coast, Caitie works as a Construction Site Manager for a Habitat affiliate in North Carolina.
Caitie continues volunteering with Women Build because she is passionate about teaching and empowering individuals, especially women and young people. She believes that creating a safe environment to learn, ask questions, and make mistakes helps people develop new skills as well as the confidence to use them.

Women Build: Porches & Decks
2021-08-04 16:30 - 17:30 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Join Women Build for a new workshop centered around outdoor living space. Instructor Caitie will demonstrate general techniques for building a deck or porch. Learn the building codes you need to be aware of, the differences between wood and synthetic deck boards, how to stain and pressure wash, and tips for maintaining your deck or porch once finished.
Click here to register for this free, online workshop. While this workshop was designed with women in mind, all are welcome!
Women Build Workshops are sponsored by our friends at:

Meet the instructor: Caitie
After graduating from University of Mary Washington in Virginia with a degree in biology, Caitie served two AmeriCorps terms as a Construction Site Coordinator with Habitat for Humanity, first in Delaware then in Tacoma. Following her AmeriCorps term in Tacoma, Caitie became a construction trainer for Goodwill’s YouthBuild program. Now living on the east coast, Caitie works as a Construction Site Manager for a Habitat affiliate in North Carolina.
Caitie continues volunteering with Women Build because she is passionate about teaching and empowering individuals, especially women and young people. She believes that creating a safe environment to learn, ask questions, and make mistakes helps people develop new skills as well as the confidence to use them.

Women Build: Roofing 101
2021-07-07 16:30 - 17:30 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Join Women Build for a new workshop about roof repair on Wednesday, July 7th. Instructor Caitie will virtually take you onto her roof to teach you how to install shingles (including some tricky steps), and show you how to inspect for repair or replacement. During this free workshop, you will also get an overview of the materials and tools needed when roofing, and discover the pros/cons and costs of different types of roofing.
Click here to register for this virtual, online session. While this workshop was designed with women in mind, all are welcome to attend.

Women Build Workshops are sponsored by our friends at:

Meet the instructor: Caitie
After graduating from University of Mary Washington in Virginia with a degree in biology, Caitie served two AmeriCorps terms as a Construction Site Coordinator with Habitat for Humanity, first in Delaware then in Tacoma. Following her AmeriCorps term in Tacoma, Caitie became a construction trainer for Goodwill’s YouthBuild program. Now living on the east coast, Caitie works as a Construction Site Manager for a Habitat affiliate in North Carolina.
Caitie continues volunteering with Women Build because she is passionate about teaching and empowering individuals, especially women and young people. She believes that creating a safe environment to learn, ask questions, and make mistakes helps people develop new skills as well as the confidence to use them.

Women Build: Framing Basics
2021-06-02 16:30 - 17:30 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Join Women Build on Wednesday, June 2 at 4:30 PM PST for an online workshop all about framing, led by Caitie.
Learn about lumber and other materials, nail gun safety and use, how to lay out walls and floors, and general framing concepts in this interactive session. Caitie will build a sample wall for demonstration and show techniques to alter existing framing.
Click here to register for this virtual, online session. All are welcome!

Meet the Instructor: Caitie
After graduating from University of Mary Washington in Virginia with a degree in biology, Caitie served two AmeriCorps terms as a Construction Site Coordinator with Habitat for Humanity, first in Delaware then in Tacoma. Following her AmeriCorps term in Tacoma, Caitie became a construction trainer for Goodwill’s YouthBuild program. Now living on the east coast, Caitie works as a Construction Site Manager for a Habitat affiliate in North Carolina.
Caitie continues volunteering with Women Build because she is passionate about teaching and empowering individuals, especially women and young people. She believes that creating a safe environment to learn, ask questions, and make mistakes helps people develop new skills as well as the confidence to use them.

Women Build: Intro to Tile
2021-05-05 16:30 - 17:30 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Learn about the tools and materials needed for a DIY tile project in this Women Build Workshop led by Caitie, on Wednesday, May 5 at 4:30 PM PST.
In this interactive session, Caitie will demonstrate how to measure and cut ceramic tile and set with Thinset.
Click here to register for this virtual, online session. All are welcome!

Meet the Instructor: Caitie
After graduating from University of Mary Washington in Virginia with a degree in biology, Caitie served two AmeriCorps terms as a Construction Site Coordinator with Habitat for Humanity, first in Delaware then in Tacoma. Following her AmeriCorps term in Tacoma, Caitie became a construction trainer for Goodwill’s YouthBuild program. Now living on the east coast, Caitie works as a Construction Site Manager for a Habitat affiliate in North Carolina.
Caitie continues volunteering with Women Build because she is passionate about teaching and empowering individuals, especially women and young people. She believes that creating a safe environment to learn, ask questions, and make mistakes helps people develop new skills as well as the confidence to use them.

Women Build: Intro to Tools
2021-04-07 16:30 - 17:30 | Online, via Zoom, United States
One our most popular Women Build Workshops, Intro to Tools, makes its 2021 debut on Wednesday, April 7 at 4:30 PM PST.
Join Caitie to get the answer to questions like, “What should be included in a basic tool list?” and “What’s the best tool for the job?” Learn to be equipped for the start of any project in this interactive Q&A workshop all about tools.
Click here to register for this virtual, online session. All are welcome!

Meet the Instructor: Caitie
After graduating from University of Mary Washington in Virginia with a degree in biology, Caitie served two AmeriCorps terms as a Construction Site Coordinator with Habitat for Humanity, first in Delaware then in Tacoma. Following her AmeriCorps term in Tacoma, Caitie became a construction trainer for Goodwill’s YouthBuild program. Now living on the east coast, Caitie works as a Construction Site Manager for a Habitat affiliate in North Carolina.
Caitie continues volunteering with Women Build because she is passionate about teaching and empowering individuals, especially women and young people. She believes that creating a safe environment to learn, ask questions, and make mistakes helps people develop new skills as well as as the confidence to use them.

Women Build: Gardening Basics
2021-03-03 16:30 - 17:30 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Join Caitie for this interactive session and start prepping for your spring garden. This Women Build workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, March 3 at 4:30 PM PST.
Learn when and what to plant, how to prep soil, and ways to protect your plants from weather in this general overview of gardening tips and techniques.
Click here to register for this virtual, online session. All are welcome!

Meet the Instructor: Caitie
After graduating from University of Mary Washington in Virginia with a degree in biology, Caitie served two AmeriCorps terms as a Construction Site Coordinator with Habitat for Humanity, first in Delaware then in Tacoma. Following her AmeriCorps term in Tacoma, Caitie became a construction trainer for Goodwill’s YouthBuild program. Now living on the east coast, Caitie works as a Construction Site Manager for a Habitat affiliate in North Carolina.
Caitie continues volunteering with Women Build because she is passionate about teaching and empowering individuals, especially women and young people. She believes that creating a safe environment to learn, ask questions, and make mistakes helps people develop new skills as well as th

Women Build: Drywall Repair
2021-02-03 16:30 - 17:30 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Join the 2021 Women Build Workshop series on Wednesday, February 3 for Drywall Repair with Caitie.
In this interactive Q&A workshop, Caitie will demonstrate different techniques for repairing drywall, including sanding and techniques for patching holes or damage. The class starts at 4:30 PM PST.
Click here to register for this virtual, online session. All are welcome!

Meet the Instructor: Caitie
After graduating from University of Mary Washington in Virginia with a degree in biology, Caitie served two AmeriCorps terms as a Construction Site Coordinator with Habitat for Humanity, first in Delaware then in Tacoma. Following her AmeriCorps term in Tacoma, Caitie became a construction trainer for Goodwill’s YouthBuild program. Now living on the east coast, Caitie works as a Construction Site Manager for a Habitat affiliate in North Carolina.
Caitie continues volunteering with Women Build because she is passionate about teaching and empowering individuals, especially women and young people. She believes that creating a safe environment to learn, ask questions, and make mistakes helps people develop new skills as well as the confidence to use them.

Women Build: Painting Basics
2021-01-06 16:30 - 17:30 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Kick off the 2021 Women Build Workshop series with Painting Basics, led by Caitie, on Wednesday, January 6 at 4:30 PM PST.
In this interactive Q&A workshop, Caitie will cover different types of paint, how to prep for various projects, and tips for success.
Click here to register for this virtual, online session. All are welcome!

Meet the Instructor: Caitie
After graduating from University of Mary Washington in Virginia with a degree in biology, Caitie served two AmeriCorps terms as a Construction Site Coordinator with Habitat for Humanity, first in Delaware then in Tacoma. Following her AmeriCorps term in Tacoma, Caitie became a construction trainer for Goodwill’s YouthBuild program. Now living on the east coast, Caitie works as a Construction Site Manager for a Habitat affiliate in North Carolina.
Caitie continues volunteering with Women Build because she is passionate about teaching and empowering individuals, especially women and young people. She believes that creating a safe environment to learn, ask questions, and make mistakes helps people develop new skills as well as the confidence to use them.

CANCELLED New Volunteer Orientation, Tacoma
2020-04-16 18:00 - 18:45, 2020-04-04 09:30 - 10:15, 2020-03-19 18:00 - 18:45 | Habitat Office, Tacoma, 4824 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA, 98409, United States
As a social distancing measure, New Volunteer Orientations have been temporarily suspended and this session has been cancelled.
To keep pace with the fluid COVID-19 situation and Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity’s response, please visit: https://www.tpc-habitat.org/covid-19/. Thank you for your patience and flexibility during this extraordinary time.

Get started as a new Habitat volunteer by attending an orientation. New volunteers are asked to attend this brief session to learn about Habitat’s mission, different types of volunteer opportunities, and the safety and logistics information they need prior to coming onsite.
There is no need to RSVP and you do not need to bring anything with you. Please be prompt. Sessions will begin on time.
Please note, we are unable to sign off on court-ordered community service hours.

The health and safety of Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity homeowners, volunteers, staff and community is a top priority. We continue to follow the recommendations of the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department and are carefully monitoring the COVID-19 situation.
Hand washing stations are available on our construction sites, and hand sanitizer is accessible both in the office and at the Habitat Stores. We are regularly disinfecting community-use spaces and encourage frequent hand washing. Employees and volunteers alike are encouraged to stay home if they are sick.
Please join us in promoting a healthy environment.

CANCELLED Women Build: Garden Beds
2020-04-14 17:30 - 20:30 | Habitat Office, Tacoma, 4824 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA, 98409, United States
As a social distancing measure, the Garden Bed Workshop has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for a later date.
If you are registered for this event, you will receive an email communication regarding its cancellation and eventual reschedule. To keep pace with the fluid COVID-19 situation and Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity’s response, please visit: https://www.tpc-habitat.org/covid-19/. Thank you for your patience and flexibility during this extraordinary time.

Garden beds can make your vegetable garden more organized and easier to manage, and they’re great for new gardeners. However, pre-built garden beds or kits can be expensive. In this Women Build Workshop you will learn how to build a garden bed that will fit in any space – even a patio or apartment balcony – on any budget.
Beginners welcome; no construction skills needed.
Space is limited for this no-cost workshop, and preregistration is required.
Please note that due to the use of power tools in this workshop, all participants must be 18+ years old, and attendees will be asked to sign a waiver upon registration.

The health and safety of Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity homeowners, volunteers, staff and community is a top priority. We continue to follow the recommendations of the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department and are carefully monitoring the COVID-19 situation.
Hand washing stations are available on our construction sites, and hand sanitizer is accessible both in the office and at the Habitat Stores. We are regularly disinfecting community-use spaces and encourage frequent hand washing. Employees and volunteers alike are encouraged to stay home if they are sick.
Please join us in promoting a healthy environment.

CANCELLED New Volunteer Orientation, Puyallup
2020-04-11 10:00 - 10:45 | Habitat Stores, Puyallup, 1329 E Main Avenue, Puyallup, WA, 98372, United States

CANCELLED Women Build: Gardening 101
2020-03-26 17:30 - 19:30 | Habitat Office, Tacoma, 4824 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA, 98409, United States
As a social distancing measure, the Gardening 101 Workshop has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for a later date.
If you are registered for this event, you will receive an email communication regarding its cancellation and eventual reschedule. To keep pace with the fluid COVID-19 situation and Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity’s response, please visit: https://www.tpc-habitat.org/covid-19/. Thank you for your patience and flexibility during this extraordinary time.

Join Master Gardeners Kelly and Julia for this Women Build Workshop: Gardening 101.
Learn the basics to start/maintain your own garden, like how to plant seeds and transplant plants; discern the different types of potting soil; advantages to planting in the ground vs. in containers; where to get tools and materials; and where to go for more information.
Hands-on activities for this workshop include: planting seeds and transplanting potted plants. Please bring gardening gloves if you have some, thought we will have some extras available.
Space is limited for this no-cost workshop, and preregistration is required. Attendees will be asked to sign a waiver upon registration.

The health and safety of Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity homeowners, volunteers, staff and community is a top priority. We continue to follow the recommendations of the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department and are carefully monitoring the COVID-19 situation.
Hand washing stations are available on our construction sites, and hand sanitizer is accessible both in the office and at the Habitat Stores. We are regularly disinfecting community-use spaces and encourage frequent hand washing. Employees and volunteers alike are encouraged to stay home if they are sick.
Please join us in promoting a healthy environment.

CANCELLED: New Volunteer Orientation, Puyallup
2020-03-14 10:00 - 10:45 | Habitat Stores, Puyallup, 1329 E Main Avenue, Puyallup, WA, 98372, United States

Women Build: Plumbing Basics
2020-03-11 17:30 - 19:30 | Habitat Office, Tacoma, 4824 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA, 98409, United States
On Tuesday, March 11 Women Build Workshop participants will learn basic residential plumbing, including the theory of drainage systems and water distribution, as well as how to do basic plumbing tasks like unstopping clogs and repairing faucets and toilets. You will also learn the difference between a closet auger, plunger, and hand snake, and when to use each.

Space is limited for this no-cost workshop, and preregistration is required. Attendees will be asked to sign a waiver upon registration.

The health and safety of Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity homeowners, volunteers, staff and community is a top priority. We continue to follow the recommendations of the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department and are carefully monitoring the COVID-19 situation.
Hand washing stations are available on our construction sites, and hand sanitizer is accessible both in the office and at the Habitat Stores. We are regularly disinfecting community-use spaces and encourage frequent hand washing. Employees and volunteers alike are encouraged to stay home if they are sick.
Please join us in promoting a healthy environment.

Women Build: Intro to Tools
2020-02-05 17:30 - 19:30 | Habitat Office, Tacoma, 4824 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA, 98409, United States
The 2020 Women Build workshop series is kicking off with Intro to Tools!
We’re starting with the basics: What would be included on a basic tool list? What’s the best tool for the job? When do you use a screw versus a nail? Why are there so many different kinds of wood? What about saws and power tools?
Join Women Build Crew Chiefs, Alison and Terri, and learn to be equipped for the start of any project.
Space is limited for this no-cost workshop, and preregistration is required.

Please note that due to the use of power tools in this workshop, all participants must be 18+ years old, and attendees will be asked to sign a waiver upon registration.

New Volunteer Orientation, Puyallup
2020-01-11 10:00 - 10:45 | Habitat Stores, Puyallup, 1329 E Main Avenue, Puyallup, WA, 98372, United States
Get started as a new Habitat volunteer by attending an orientation. New volunteers are asked to attend this brief session to learn about Habitat’s mission, different types of volunteer opportunities, and the safety and logistics information they need prior to coming onsite.
There is no need to RSVP and you do not need to bring anything with you. Please be prompt. Sessions will begin on time.
Please note, we are unable to sign off on court-ordered community service hours.
