SDHFH volunteer Kimberly Sultz will be heading off to Mali, Africa at the beginning of June to serve as a WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) Extension Agent in the Peace Corps.  Over the next two years, she will be working in rural communities helping to provide the people of Mali with more consistent access to clean water and addressing some of their most pressing sanitation concerns. 

In order to become eligible for this position, Kimberly had to demonstrate excellent construction skills, which she learned by volunteering for over 500 hours with Habitat for Humanity in San Diego and Santa Barbara.  During her time with SDHFH, Kimberly learned important skills like how to frame a wall, level a floor, and tile floors and roofs. 

"In general, the Peace Corps only looks for people who have been working in construction for several years for these positions, so the training I received from Habitat was incredibly helpful" said Sultz.  "My volunteer work gave me a lot of very practical, technical skills that I will be able to use during my service. I will need to be able to build wells, pour concrete, and build things with brick and mortar--all of which will be easier having volunteered with SDHFH."

We are thankful for the work Kimberly has done volunteering with us, and we are so excited to be part of her journey to Africa!  Best of luck, Kimberly!

Interested in learning construction skills for yourself?  Volunteer with us!  Contact Shandy Arwood or visit the volunteer hub for more information.