We met with Jessica Johnson (JJ), along with her daughter, who dedicated her Day of Giving to building safe and affordable housing through Habitat for Humanity. This volunteer experience allowed them to contribute to a cause that makes a tangible difference in the lives of families seeking stability.
AC: What organization or local cause did you volunteer for?
JJ: Habitat For Humanity
AC: Can you please provide an overview of their mission?
JJ: Habitat strives to provided safe and affordable housing for people.
AC: Was this your first time volunteering for this organization or cause? Please elaborate.
JJ: Yes, this was me and my daughters first time volunteering for the program.
AC: Where there any requirements for this type of volunteerism?
JJ: There are no requirements for the program. I called my local habitat and told them we would like to volunteer.
AC: Why did you choose to volunteer here for your Day of Giving?
JJ: We chose Habitat because I love what the program set out to do for families.
AC: Can you tell us about your volunteer experience? What did you do? Did your time volunteering meet your expectations?
JJ: We absolutely loved volunteering because we got to work alongside a bunch of positive people with the same goal of seeing the next homeowners happy faces.
AC: What would you like to share to encourage others to volunteer their time and energy locally?
JJ: There is no better feeling than giving back to your community. If you just so happen to find free time on your hands just give it a try.
AC: Is there anything else that you would like to share about your experience?
JJ: I would like to share that some organizations don’t mind you bringing your kids along to do community work.
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Jessica’s first-time experience with Habitat for Humanity highlights the joy and fulfillment derived from contributing to community development. Her story is an invitation for others to engage in meaningful volunteer work. For more uplifting stories, explore the Inspiring Forward series https://activusconnect.com/inspiring-forward.