Habitat for Humanity Seeks Volunteers in Marion County

The nonprofit is wrapping up three construction projects and needs help hanging drywall, installing trim, and painting.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 2:46pm

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An abstract, impressionistic scene of blurred construction materials and tools, conveying the collaborative spirit of Habitat for Humanity volunteers working on a home build project.Habitat for Humanity volunteers come together to build affordable homes and strengthen their local community.Knoxville Today

Habitat for Humanity of Marion County is currently working on three home construction projects in Knoxville and Pella and is seeking volunteers to assist with tasks like hanging drywall, installing trim, and painting. The organization is looking to engage more community members in their mission of providing affordable housing.

Why it matters

Habitat for Humanity plays a vital role in increasing access to safe and affordable housing for low- and moderate-income families. Volunteer support is crucial to the success of their home build projects and helps bring the community together around a shared goal.

The details

Throughout the month of April, Habitat for Humanity of Marion County will have volunteer teams working on tasks like hanging drywall, installing trim, and painting walls at construction sites in Knoxville and Pella. The nonprofit currently has two home builds underway in Knoxville and one in Pella.

  • Habitat for Humanity of Marion County is seeking volunteers throughout the month of April 2026.
  • The organization is currently wrapping up three construction projects in Knoxville and Pella.

The players

Habitat for Humanity of Marion County

A nonprofit organization that works to address barriers preventing low- and moderate-income families from achieving homeownership by building affordable homes and selling them with no-interest mortgages.

Amy Meyer

A representative from Habitat for Humanity of Marion County who is encouraging more community members to get involved as volunteers.

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What they’re saying

“We do have a new volunteer coordinator that just started with us and so we are really trying to engage more people in this work because it's not just about building houses, it's about bringing people together to build houses and we really want to make sure if you are interested in serving your community through Habitat, we want to have a position for you.”

— Amy Meyer, Habitat for Humanity of Marion County Representative

The takeaway

Volunteering with Habitat for Humanity is an impactful way for community members to get involved in providing affordable housing and bringing people together around a shared goal of supporting low- and moderate-income families.