I was greeted with open arms by Ed Kennedy and Dave Graham when I showed up at the Habitat for Humanity build site.
Jaxon Williams is ready to lend a hand in building his new house in Stellarton. - Ray BurnsSTELLARTON – It seems that Kennedy, chairman of the Pictou County Chapter of Habitat for Humanity, and Graham, the construction site supervisor, wanted to get their money's worth out of this volunteer for a day. I can type a little bit and take photos, but my construction skills are pretty much nonexistent. That didn’t seem to deter the pair as they eagerly assigned me a broom.
The site operates from Tuesday to Saturday to allow volunteers who work through the week to have at least one day they can help. The process to become a volunteer is simple, you can sign up online and then show up at the site. Collect the safety gear they supply, sign a waiver, and then get to work. It's that easy.
After a while, they trusted me enough to help lay a chalk line – perfectly straight, I might add – and even use the nail gun. That did come with some sound safety advice from Dave. “Always make sure you look where you shoot,” he said. Kaitlyn Williams shares a lighthearted moment with Dave Graham, second from left, and Ed Kennedy, right. Jaxon, at left, is all business while little Lila takes everything in. - Ray Burns“We are thrilled,” she said. “It’s a little overwhelming, but we’re just so happy. We’re really looking forward to making memories and giving our children a place to call home that’s ours.”
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