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Meeting new people & learning along the way truly is so rewarding!- Shayley's Spotlight
Today, our #MondayMemberSpotlight is featuring Shayley Hunt. Shayley served a 3-month term as a construction AmeriCorps member with...
Aug 22, 2022
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helping and reaching my community that is what it inspired me to serve- Asmita's Spotlight
Today, our #MondayMemberSpotlight is featuring Asmita Diyali. Asmita is serving a 6-month term as a family services AmeriCorps member at...
Aug 15, 2022
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broaden my knowledge as I continue my education- Sam's Spotlight
Today, our #MondayMemberSpotlight is featuring Sam Torrens. Sam is serving his second summer term as a construction AmeriCorps member...
Aug 8, 2022
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There is almost never a boring day - Leila Alvarado Spotlight
Leila Alvarado is just finishing up a 3-month AmeriCorps term with Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity as a Volunteer Engagement...
Aug 1, 2022
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Serving allows me to provide help to others- Abbey's Spotlight
Abbey Stohs is just finishing up a 3-month AmeriCorps term with Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity as a Volunteer Engagement...
Jul 25, 2022
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I love hands-on work that has immediate visible results- Lindsay's Spotlight
Today, our #MondayMemberSpotlight is featuring Lindsay Richter. Lindsay is serving a 6-month term as a construction AmeriCorps member...
Jul 18, 2022
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"every day is different, and that is part of what I like" - John's Spotlight
John Peloquin served on the Habitat Iowa AmeriCorps Mobile Response Team (MRT) for a 9- month term as a construction member. As part of...
Jul 11, 2022
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excitement of helping people in my community - Alayna's Spotlight
Alayna Ritter served 6-months with our Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity team in Waterloo, Iowa as a Community Outreach Associate....
Jul 4, 2022
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meaningful work during my gap year- Ellie's Spotlight
If you are looking to start a gap year with Habitat Iowa's AmeriCorps program, check out our open positions at...
Jun 30, 2022
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A sense of accomplishment after a hard day's work
Micah Otterbein 1. What inspired you to serve? After graduation I was looking for what to do next. In the past, I had enjoyed my...
Jun 30, 2022
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Using skills in productive ways-Sasha's Spotlight
Sasha is serving in Marshalltown on the Mobile Response Team. "I’ve always wanted to help people and give back to communities in need. I...
Sep 4, 2020
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From Memphis to Marshalltown
Justin is serving in Marshalltown, Iowa with the Mobile Response Team. www.iowahabitat.org/apply-americorps. Hailing from Memphis,...
Sep 4, 2020
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Summer Member Spotlight - Cassie Berger
We're getting to know each member through spotlight interviews. Cassie served at Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity on the...
Sep 4, 2020
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Summer Member Spotlight - Alyssa Springer
Habitat Iowa captures a glimpse into the lives of our members through spotlight questions! Alyssa served with Greater Des Moines Habitat...
Sep 4, 2020
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AmeriCorps VISTA Spotlight: Andre LaFontant
Andre indicated one thing he enjoyed about this opportunity is that there are no typical days. Andre Lafontant is serving as a VISTA...
Jan 23, 2020
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AmeriCorps Member Spotlight: Norah Schlax
Continues as a Habitat for Humanity AmeriCorps member so she could enhance her skill set. "I learned that you have to pivot your...
Jan 23, 2020
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AmeriCorps Spotlight: Micah Otterbein
Looking for something to do after graduation.. Micah Otterbein was looking for something to do after graduation. He had enjoyed his time...
Jan 23, 2020
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AmeriCorps Member Spotlight: Taylor Kirby
Taylor said this experience is like nothing she has ever done before. Taylor Kirby is our AmeriCorps Member spotlight of the week. Taylor...
Jan 23, 2020
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Homeowner Impact Story
Like many of her fellow community members, Nicole found herself in the middle of a routine day on July 19, 2018. “I just got home from...
Jan 23, 2020
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