08/05/2026
Introducing Tom Stark, one of our many amazing CORE volunteers on the Habitat Oshkosh build site!
Tom has been volunteering on the build site for over six years, and began his journey with Habitat after retiring from his job as an electrician.
“I wanted to do something and stay active (after retirement), and this gives me the chance to stay active,” said Tom. “You don’t retire from something, you retire to something. And it should be something fun!”
When he’s not volunteering for Habitat, he enjoys woodworking.
One of his favorite parts about volunteering for Habitat is the feeling of accomplishment.
“When you leave, you accomplish something. You do good,” Tom said. “There’s families that need a home, and I helped get that to them.”
Another one of his favorite things about volunteering is the people, whether that be fellow CORE volunteers or new volunteers.
“I think it’s cool when you teach someone something,” Tom said. “(At first) they seem scared. But then they do it, and they’re good! I learn from others too.”
If you’re interested in volunteering but deterred by your skill level, Tom gives simple advice:
“You don’t know anything? We’ll teach you!”
Those interested can check out our upcoming build site volunteer opportunities HERE>> habitatoshkosh.galaxydigital.com/need/index?q=&age=&agency_id=104720&county=&min_available_slots=&dateOn=&distance=&zip=&need_impact_area=&need_init_id=&qualification_id=&meta%5B%5D=&meta%5B%5D=&meta%5B%5D=&meta%5B%5D=&allowTeams=&ug_id=&s=1
