Students trading beach time for build time in Ventura County

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) - Students are trading beach time for build time this spring break in Ventura County.

College engineering students are spending their spring break repairing homes for seniors in Ventura County.

Habitat for Humanity is teaming up with Theta Tau volunteers at a Newbury Park mobile home park.

Crews are completing critical repairs to improve safety and living conditions.

SOT: “It feels good to use our skills to help people who really need it.”

The effort helps seniors stay in their homes while giving students real-world experience.

FINAL: The work continues throughout the week as more student volunteers join the effort.