AmeriCorps is an opportunity for individuals of all ages and backgrounds to give their time and talent to strengthen communities. At Beaches Habitat, members serve a critical role in helping Habitat homeowners achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build a better future for themselves and their families.

This AmeriCorps Week (March 7-13) join with us as we celebrate the impact of our members and offer our thanks to each and every one for answering the call to serve others.

We are AmeriCorps.

Chase Thomas

Position: AmeriCorps*National Construction Crew Leader

Status: 3rd AmeriCorps term, 3rd term with Beaches Habitat

1. Name One thing you’ve learned about affordable housing.
   I have learned that everyone deserves affordable housing.
   
2. What is the best thing about AmeriCorps Service?
   Meeting people all across the world is the best thing about serving.
   
3. How do you like to spend your time off?
   I like to relax, play video games, go to the beach, and just get out and have fun.
   
4. Where’s your favorite bite at the beach?
   Hoptinger and Mellow Mushroom are my favorite places at the beach.
   
5. What is one thing you’ve learned through service that will stay with you after you leave?
   I have learned to treat everybody equally.

Cameron Edwards

Position: AmeriCorps*National Volunteer Services Coordinator

Status: 1st AmeriCorps term, 1st term with Beaches Habitat

1. Name One thing you’ve learned about affordable housing.
   Affordable housing is not as accessible as most people think it is.
   
2. What is the best thing about AmeriCorps Service?
   Living at the beach with my friends is my favorite part.
   
3. How do you like to spend your time off?
   I enjoy thrifting, going kayaking, reading, writing. I like to do lots of writing.
   
4. Where’s your favorite bite at the beach?
   I enjoy eating at Kamaya.
   
5. What is one thing you’ve learned through service that will stay with you after you leave?
   Life is what you make it!

Judith Tong

Position: AmeriCorps*National Construction Crew Leader

Status: 1st AmeriCorps term, 1st term with Beaches Habitat

1. Name One thing you’ve learned about affordable housing.
   It takes work!
   
2. What is the best thing about AmeriCorps Service?
   I like the weather and the funny and smart volunteers I get to work with.
   
3. How do you like to spend your time off?
   When I have time off, I enjoy gardening, cooking, and riding my bike.
   
4. Where’s your favorite bite at the beach?
   Filipino restaurant BBQ Sticks. Beachside Diner is also really good, and I love Rita’s Italian Ice!
   
5. What is one thing you’ve learned through service that will stay with you after you leave?
   How to work well with different people and how to work as a team.

With Habitat AmeriCorps, you have the opportunity to serve in your community or in one of our locations throughout the United States. Opportunities are available year-round, but most positions are posted in the spring and fall.