We rely on thousands of volunteers to complete our mission each year who donate their time in varying amounts and ways. Often our unsung heroes each year are our AmeriCorps volunteers. Both Hope and Carol are offering a year of their talent and time to further Habitat’s mission in Greater Indy. Get to know a bit more about them below and please join us in thanking them for their service!

Meet Carol:

• Where have you called “home”?
  South end of Eagle Creek Reservoir, Southern Illinois, Northeast Indiana, Northwest Ohio
• Why did you choose to work with Greater Indy Habitat?
  I am attracted to the commitment of serving and helping others reach their dreams.
• What’s one skill you look forward to learning/improving in the next year?
  Beginning-to-end home building.
• When not working on a Habitat build site, where might someone find you enjoying your free time?
  Hiking, biking, history research for Pope CO., Illinois.

Meet Hope:

• Where do you or have you called home?
  I live in Indianapolis and grew up in New Palestine.
• Why did you choose to work with Greater Indy Habitat?
  I volunteered with Habitat in high school and college and knew that it was something I wanted to do some day.
• What’s one skill you look forward to learning/improving in the next year?
  I want to become more confident in leading a group of people. I can’t wait to learn more throughout this year.
• When not working on a Habitat build site, where might someone find you enjoying your free time?
  Being with my friends and family or watching a movie.

Thank you for building homes, communities and hope across Indiana!