Volunteer stories

Close up of volunteer Rehman wearing a green Habitat branded hardhat.
August 5, 2025

Volunteer spotlight: Rehman Anwar

Housing affordability is one of the biggest challenges facing young Canadians—and for Rehman, it’s personal. As a university student looking…

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July 16, 2025

Meet our Board Chair: Russ Wells

When Russ Wells first joined Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta in 2020, he probably didn’t expect he’d eventually step in…

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July 3, 2025

Volunteer spotlight: Susan

Susan is always up for a challenge. Whether she’s volunteering at the Habitat ReStore, training for Special Olympics, or spending…

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June 5, 2025

Volunteer Spotlight: Crew Leader Sue

Since 2008, Sue has been a steady, skilled, and compassionate presence on Habitat for Humanity build sites—here in Southern Alberta…

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April 24, 2025

Volunteer Appreciation Week

At Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta, volunteering doesn’t look just one way. Sometimes, it looks like hammering in the cold.Sometimes, it looks like…

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February 11, 2025

Volunteer spotlight: Habitat for Humanity UCalgary Chapter

Affordable homeownership is a growing challenge, but the next generation of changemakers is stepping up to tackle the affordability crisis…

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