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Hometown: Lynchburg, Virginia
Major/ Degree Objective: English and Sociology
Expected Graduation:
Spring 2006
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What are you most proud of contributing
to your organization? I am proudest of the fact that I have
had the opportunity to enrich the lives of disadvantaged
children. I have been able to make a difference to an individual
and to the community. This is so important to me because I believe
children are such a vital part of our future. |
What is your
most memorable volunteer experience? This past
October I worked with Habitat for Humanity rebuilding homes on King
Street. When we got there there was no roof on the house we were
working on. By lunch we had put a roof on the house. I never thought I
could do anything like helping build a roof. |
What advice would you give someone who
is thinking about volunteering? Do it. Just
once. You will be amazed at how good you feel about yourself and about
the world. |
What
are some of your previous volunteer activities? I have
tutored elementary age children, taken part in different reading buddy
programs, voluteered at the Children's Museum in Lynchburg, Virginia. I
have also volunteered at Wing's for Kids Program as well as
participated in C of C's Martin Luther Kiung Challenge last January.
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What do you
enjoy about your community service work? Knowing
that I am helping someone else makes me believe that one person really can
make a difference.
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How would your
friends or co-workers would describe you? I hope
that they would describe me as capable, caring, and dedicated.
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What have you
learned about yourself through volunteering?
I have learned that I have unexpected strengths. I always have
had a fear of heights but that did not stop me from building the roof
for a home at Habitat for Humanity. |
