{"id":8422,"date":"2022-04-26T07:04:43","date_gmt":"2022-04-26T14:04:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.habitatforhumanityokanagan.ca\/?p=8422"},"modified":"2022-04-26T07:04:45","modified_gmt":"2022-04-26T14:04:45","slug":"volunteer-spotlight-colleen-stefan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.habitatforhumanityokanagan.ca\/?p=8422","title":{"rendered":"Volunteer Spotlight: Colleen Stefan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.habitatforhumanityokanagan.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image_50441729-scaled.jpg” title_text=”image_50441729″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]

How long have you been volunteering with Habitat for Humanity Okanagan?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I\u2019ve been volunteering with Habitat for Humanity Okanagan since August 2021.<\/p>\n

\u00a0What made you decide to come and volunteer with Habitat?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I decided to volunteer because I felt there was a piece missing in my life. For me, that piece was giving back, but in a way that felt meaningful to me.<\/p>\n

What do you enjoy most about your volunteering experience?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

I love every part of my volunteering experience – the staff, the other volunteers, the customers\u2026 and especially the work I can do. I can volunteer when and for as long as I choose, and I am able to work in the areas that I enjoy the most.<\/p>\n

How has volunteer work had an impact on your life?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Volunteering has had a huge impact on my life. It was the missing piece for me. My life has more focus and I love the feeling of belonging. I feel my contribution has a direct and real impact and I know that what I do is appreciated.<\/p>\n

What advice would you have for anyone looking to give their time and resources by volunteering? <\/strong><\/p>\n

Do it. At Habitat for Humanity, there is a place for every single contribution of time and effort. You can do as much or as little as you choose, and every effort has a direct impact on the success of this very worthy non-profit.<\/p>\n

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