I had always wanted to volunteer some of my time but I just did not know just where to do it. I had heard about Habitat for Humanity but just did not get around to contacting them. Then Disney came out with their "Give a Day, Get a Day" program. If you volunteered at a non-profit on their list you earned a free day in the park. Being a giant Disney fan this was the incentive that pushed me over the edge to volunteer. I contacted the Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity and set-up a day to volunteer. I arrived at the house. It turned out to be an old house that Habitat for Humanity was do a rehab on. It was middle of winter below zero outside and not much warmed in the house since there was no furnace yet. The house manager greeted me and made me feel welcome.
The day started with an explanation of Habitat's mission and a short prayer. Volunteers were then assigned tasks and everyone went to work. It was cold, dirty work. But I had a great time and scheduled additional volunteer days.
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