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Meet Ammam Hassan text on a notepad design. Includes details of Habitat for Humanity and AmeriCorps, with a blue and white color theme.

Meet Ammam Hassan text on a notepad design. Includes details of Habitat for Humanity and AmeriCorps, with a blue and white color theme.

Amman's AmeriCorps Spotlight -career-relevant opportunity

This summer, Amman is working with Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity as a community outreach AmeriCorps member. He will complete 450 hours of service before returning to the University of Iowa this fall.

Aug 18

Man in a blue hard hat and shirt stands outside a house under construction. Text: "SAM KING, Construction AmeriCorps Member."

Man in a blue hard hat and shirt stands outside a house under construction. Text: "SAM KING, Construction AmeriCorps Member."

Sam King AmeriCorps Spotlight-expand my knowledge of a career

Discover how AmeriCorps is helping Sam King expand his career knowledge in carpentry. Join AmeriCorps for hands-on experience and growth.

Jul 28

Group of people in hard hats posing by a house; others working with tools. Text reads "Bryde Cronin, Habitat for Humanity, AmeriCorps."

Group of people in hard hats posing by a house; others working with tools. Text reads "Bryde Cronin, Habitat for Humanity, AmeriCorps."

Bryde's AmeriCorps Spotlight - sense of accomplishment

Bryde is dedicating her summer to an impactful role at Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity , where she is serving as a construction...

Jul 23

Woman in Habitat for Humanity cap uses drill on porch step. Quote about enjoying outdoor work. Logos of Habitat for Humanity and AmeriCorps.

Woman in Habitat for Humanity cap uses drill on porch step. Quote about enjoying outdoor work. Logos of Habitat for Humanity and AmeriCorps.

Delia's AmeriCorps Spotlight - From leading volunteers to leading classrooms

Delia is using her AmeriCorps term to strength her teaching experiences. From teaching volunteers to teaching classrooms

Jul 16

Image featuring two photos of a woman standing on a construction site

Image featuring two photos of a woman standing on a construction site

Audrey's AmeriCorps Spotlight - exploring the construction side of design

Learn about Audrey's AmeriCorps experience this summer.

Jul 11

Graphic with image of woman in white shirt on construction site, qr code to apply, and quote box saying "not everyone gets the hands-on experience"

Graphic with image of woman in white shirt on construction site, qr code to apply, and quote box saying "not everyone gets the hands-on experience"

Jessica's AmeriCorps Spotlight - Hands-On Experience

Jessica is an AmeriCorps member at Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity. She is completing internship credits for her interior design courses at Iowa State University

Jul 9

Strong women using a circular saw to cut plywood. Wearing a green AmeriCorps shirt

Strong women using a circular saw to cut plywood. Wearing a green AmeriCorps shirt

Life After AmeriCorps – Charlotte built trust and confidence in herself

Charlotte's post service reflection

Jun 13

Hammer and wrench crossed with words introducing Charlotte Judkins

Hammer and wrench crossed with words introducing Charlotte Judkins

I love my community- Charlotte's Spotlight

Today we are introducing our #AmeriCorps members serving across the state for #AmeriCorpsWeek. Meet Charlotte Judkins serving at Greater...

Mar 17

Smiling man with information on his position in AmeriCorps

Smiling man with information on his position in AmeriCorps

Smile on people's faces- Micah's Spotlight

Micah Woerner's AmeriCorps member spotlight at Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity

Mar 13

Smiling Woman standing in front of canyon with captions Michal King AmeriCorps Member

Smiling Woman standing in front of canyon with captions Michal King AmeriCorps Member

Breaking stereotypes in the construction field - Michal's Spotlight

Michal Kings AmeriCorps member spotlight

Mar 12

AmeriCorps Member giving a thumbs up to the camera while smirking

AmeriCorps Member giving a thumbs up to the camera while smirking

Growing as a person and doing something good-Maya's Spotlight

Maya is joining us from D.C. and is eager to grow professionally and personally through AmeriCorps service

Mar 10

From interior design student to summer AmeriCorps member- Kayla's spotlight

From interior design student to summer AmeriCorps member- Kayla's spotlight

From interior design student to summer AmeriCorps member- Kayla's spotlight

#ServeEarnLearn #AmeriCorps #SummerofService Kayla Wells is currently serving as a construction associate with the Greater Des Moines...

Jun 12, 2023

There is a lot in making a house look even and neat

There is a lot in making a house look even and neat

There is a lot in making a house look even and neat

Meet Nate Eckstrom. Nate is joining our team all the way from Pennsylvania and serving with the #AmeriCorps Mobile Response Team...

Nov 28, 2022

knowing that I will impact someone's life in a big way.- Becky's Spotlight

knowing that I will impact someone's life in a big way.- Becky's Spotlight

knowing that I will impact someone's life in a big way.- Becky's Spotlight

Becky Lodestein spotlight at Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity

Nov 21, 2022

Meeting new people & learning along the way truly is so rewarding!- Shayley's Spotlight

Meeting new people & learning along the way truly is so rewarding!- Shayley's Spotlight

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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