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Tim Hayes and Josh Thompson have had a great impact on our projects this summer. Their construction knowledge and leadership experience have been invaluable on site. They both initially became involved through Kirkwood’s Construction Management Internship program.
Their involvement with Cedar Valley
Habitat for Humanity has grown now that both work as staff on Saturdays, independently leading teams of volunteers. Our projects would not be possible without committed volunteers like
Tim and Josh, and we thank them for their help.
Tim Hayes
Q. How long have you been working for Habitat
for Humanity?
I started helping cap basements in late May of this
year, then I was asked to help prep houses for the brush
with kindness program and was also a house leader. Then
I was asked to lead crews on the new construction site
which has been a lot of fun, a lot of the groups of
volunteers are a lot of fun to work with.
Q. How did you become involved?
Someone from Kirkwood College mentioned that Habitat was
looking for some volunteers so I started going to
construction committee meetings. At those meetings I
found out that they were going to build on the edge of
Robins, I happen to live nearby and I need to do some
internship stuff for Kirkwood this summer and it just
seemed like a good fit
Q. What have you enjoyed most about working with
Habitat for Humanity?
I have met many fine people from all over the United
States. I have learned a lot of things about
construction I didn't know, and I have taught others
some things about construction they didn't know. I was
asked to lead crews on the new construction site which
has been a lot of fun, a lot of the groups of volunteers
are a lot of fun to work with.
Q. Do you have any advice for our future
volunteers?
To get involved and you will find out how rewarding it
can be . We work hard but we also have a lot of fun
while we are working.
Josh Thompson
Q: How long have you been working for Habitat
for Humanity?
Since May of this year.
Q: How did you become involved?
One of the requirements for my construction management
degree was an internship and a practices class. Habitat
seemed like a perfect place to do this. Having
experience with the labor side already, Habitat has
given me the opportunity to teach skills to others and
lead crews on various tasks.
Q: What have you enjoyed most about working with
Habitat for Humanity?
The job we are doing, building simple affordable houses.
It is awesome to see a group come together, click, and
get a job done. Everyone working for the same purpose,
helping someone who needs the help. A hand up.
Q: Do you have any advice for our future
volunteers?
First, get your name tag. Have fun and at the end of the
day , feel good knowing you've done something great for
someone else whether you know them or not, A random act
of kindness if you will. No prior construction skill is
required. Just show up and be ready to do great things,
and remember to grab a name tag. If you or your group would like to volunteer with
Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity, please call (319) 366-4485 or email
volunteer@cvhabitat.org today!
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