| THE VOLUNTEER SPIRIT |
| Saluting Student Service at the College of Charleston |
| REASONS
TO BECOME A VOLUNTEER From C of C Students Who Volunteer |
| "I had no idea I was
a leader. I love leading people!" --Jessica Rivers, C of C
Habitat for Humanity president |
" I
like to be a role model for the kids and lead by example...I
have learned that helping others can help you change yourself." --Max Berger, Volunteer, St. Matthew's
Community Outreach Program |
"Do
it! It's an awesome experience. You learn so much and the
personal enrichment and
rewards are unimanigable." --Julian
Engonga, Africed
organization co-founder |
"Volunteering has helped
me feel part of the community...It's a valuable experience and you
get to
meet great people." --Drake
Kaiser, Volunteer,
2-1-1 Hotline |
"I
feel that it is
part of my civic duty as a responsible citizen...If you can make the time, it is well
worth the effort. " --Sarah
Falkowski, Volunteer, Masters
of Environmental Studies
Students Associations (MESSA) |
"I
think I am the most proud when I know that I have helped an animal find
a safe home and there is a better life ahead for them."-- Lauren Jordan, Volunteer, The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) |
"I
have learned how one person
can make a tremendous impact on the lives of others." --Lenora
Foxe, Volunteer, Charleston's Crisis Ministries |
"I think it's one of
the best things that you can do. You're doing something for the
world. I think that people shouldn't complain about society if
they're not willing to help. It's the same with voting. If
you don't vote, then how can you complain?" --Samantha
Washington, Volunteer, South Carolina's
Juvenile Drug Court |
"I love the amazing people I come in
contact with. I
have gained a greater perspective on life. I have learned than no
matter how bad things get, there is always someone else who has it
worse." --Marie Morgann,
Volunteer, Tutor for Hispanics learning
English |
"My
favorite part is helping others and giving back to the community.
Community service gives me the opportunity to reach out to the
community. It is also a great opportunity to work with and meet
people who are interested in similar activities." --Jillian
Irizarry, Volunteer, From Darkness to Light.
|
"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." --Chelsea Dunn, Volunteer,
Habitat for Humanity |
Volunteering is
extremely rewarding and you get just as much out of it as the people
you are helping and that you can be there for someone when they
really need you." --Molly Palmer,
Volunteer, People Against Rape
(PAR) |
"We all
enjoyed helping the
underprivileged children. The most rewarding part was to see the
big smiles on the children's faces. I
would recommend volunteering because it forms a closer bond with your
community...It also makes a person feel like they can make a
difference in the world...Community service
makes me feel good and most of all it puts a smile on my face!" --Suzanne Bangert, Volunteer,
Salvation Army and Windsor Hill
Elementary School |
"Community service
forces you to look at the world in a broader perspective. Helping
others in need allows you to see things in a different light...Working as a
volunteer as really made me realize that I am just a part of a much
larger world. Its very humbling. I realized the world doesn't revolve
around me, yet by working together, we can make a difference.
--Katherine Wyatt, Volunteer,
From Darkness to Light |
"It doesn't
matter what type of volunteering you get involved in, what matters is
that you volunteer, and once you are involved, the spirit of giving is
so contagious that you will never want to stop." --Nick Glover,
Volunteer, Muscular Dystrophy Association |
I enjoy getting to
meet new people and hearing
the many stories they want to share. But
most of all I enjoy the opportunities of helping others. Even in
the most difficult of situations,
being able to help someone and seeing the smile on their face is pretty
amazing." --Jeannie Wall,
Volunteer, American Cancer Society |
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