Habitat for Humanity East Bay

Featured Volunteer

Each month we appreciate a special volunteer that has made a major contribution to our mission. The interviews below give you an inside look at the volunteer, and why they do the amazing things that they do.

Khishignyam (Veronica) Altangerel

26-Jul-10 16:12

Veronica started volunteering at the ReStore in March 2010, and she immediately put her previous retail and service experiences to work. In her four months of weekly service, she has created a better inventory tracking spreadsheet, sorts nuts and bolts, and keeps things clean behind the check-out counter. "She’s one of the sharpest tools in our box" says Frank Atkins, ReStore Manager. Veronica's service demonstrates the great impact that consistently good volunteers have on the quality of our service. ReStore Coordinator Adrionna Fike praises Veronica's efforts, noting that "she’s great because she makes other volunteers better. She helps our staff shine brighter. We know that when Veronica comes to work something fantastic will manifest by the end of the day." Beyond the ReStore, Veronica dedicates her time to the construction site as well. Her dedication to the various aspects of HEB has made our community stronger.

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Jim Bever

28-Jun-10 11:12

Our Contra Costa rehab efforts through the Neighborhood Stabilization Program have been in bloom since February. The homes we are rehabilitating through this program have gotten off to a successful start through the efforts of a strong team of regular volunteers headed by long-time supporter Jim Bever. "Jim has been an invaluable member of the rehab team as a crew leader at both the Riverside Drive and Pamela Drive properties," notes Troy Leiss, HEB's rehab manager for Contra Costa County. "His ability to recruit and manage a core group of dedicated volunteers has been a great asset to the HEB rehab efforts in Contra Costa County." Jim's dedication to our mission has been invaluable to our efforts to re-energize our Contra Costa building program.

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Cindy Ma

20-May-10 13:21

Cindy Ma's volunteer efforts have had an impact across our organization. She's a go-to volunteer who is willing to contribute when and where it's needed most. With a background in sustainable design, Cindy initially came to Habitat East Bay as a member of our Green Team volunteer committee. As part of the Green Team's efforts to keep our affiliate on track with green building, Cindy has done everything from researching sustainable construction materials to helping to facilitate our waste management efforts at events like our annual Earth Day Build-A-Thon. Beyond the Green Team, Cindy has leant her enthusiasm to the construction site, ReStore, and event preparation. Senior Volunteer Coordinators Megan Sallabedra and Sonia Saverio note that "Cindy is a chameleon! She volunteers across the board, does it all in credibly well, and always with a smile!"

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Joan Dahl

23-Apr-10 09:26

“Women at Work” is the trademark slogan for Habitat East Bay’s All Women’s Crew and truly exemplifies our featured volunteer, Joan Dahl. Starting out as a member of the All Women’s Crew, Joan became a regular volunteer on the construction site, and then offered her skills to the Construction Department by volunteering regularly in the office as well. Volunteers like Joan who extend their support beyond the construction site are integral assets to Habitat East Bay. A great role model for women everywhere, contributing her skills on and off the construction site, Joan is not your typical stay-at-home mom.

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Steve Elliott

19-Mar-10 16:06

While Steve Elliott has been involved with Habitat for Humanity East Bay for many years. Recently, he has heightened his involvement by stepping up to lead a collaborative fundraising and volunteer effort among several churches. This past summer, Steve approached Habitat East Bay with a proposal to bring together United Methodist Churches throughout the East Bay to sponsor one of our rehab homes, and he has since lead the efforts of several churches to provide the funds and labor needed to fully renovate a home in Livermore.

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