Elastic, a company committed to community engagement, offers its employees volunteer time off (VTO) to support various charitable activities. In a featured edition of their Helper Node blog series, Nick Wilkinson, a sales development representative at Elastic's Sydney office, shares his experience volunteering with Habitat for Humanity in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Wilkinson and his team helped build a house by performing tasks like digging foundations and laying bricks, collaborating with local villagers who demonstrated a strong sense of community and cooperation. The project was not only about physical labor but also involved meeting a fundraising goal to support ongoing Habitat projects. Despite work and financial constraints, the supportive environment at Elastic, combined with the structured assistance from Habitat for Humanity, facilitated a smooth volunteering experience. Wilkinson emphasizes the profound impact and fulfillment gained from such volunteering efforts and encourages others to participate in similar initiatives.