Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat For Humanity

Women Build: Intro to Tile
2021-05-05 16:30 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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: 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.

New Volunteer Orientation
2021-06-07 18:00 - 19:00, 2021-07-05 18:00 - 19:00, 2021-08-02 18:00 - 19:00, 2021-09-06 18:00 - 19:00, 2021-10-04 18:00 - 19:00, 2021-11-01 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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.

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.

New Volunteer Orientation
2021-12-06 18:00 - 19:00 | 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.

New Volunteer Orientation
2022-04-04 18:00 - 19:00 | 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 please click here.

New Volunteer Orientation
2022-05-02 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-06-06 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-06-27 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-08-01 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-10-03 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-11-07 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-12-05 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-01-09 18:00 - 19:00 and 4 more dates | 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 click here.

New Volunteer Orientation
2022-08-29 18:00 - 19:00 | 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 and get the Zoom link, please click here.

Women Build
2023-02-25 08:30 - 15:30 | Tacoma, United States
** This volunteer opportunity has filled, and is no longer accepting new registrations or waitlists. Please stay tuned for another Women Build opportunity in the spring. Thank you for your interest!**

Our next Women Build construction opportunity is coming up on Saturday, February 25 at Madison Meadow.
There is room for 15 volunteers and no experience is needed. Our female construction staff and crew chiefs are glad to teach you everything you’ll need to accomplish the task(s) at hand.
