THE VOLUNTEER SPIRIT
Saluting Student Service at the College of Charleston
SARAH FALKOWSI
A Passion for Environmental Community Service
by Carnes Eisenhardt
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Sarah Falkowski

College of Charleston senior Sarah Falkowsi is a volunteer dedicated to the school's MESSA organization.  MESSA stands for Masters of Environmental Studies Students Associations.  It is affiliated with C of C's Master of Environmental Studies program.  Many members of MESSA are also involved with SCORE, The South Carolina Oyster Restoration and Enhancement Project, an initiative recognized with an award by the Bush Administration in November 2004.  As you see below, Sarah is very involved with community service, especially those having to do with the outdoors and the environment.  She was nominated for The Volunteer Spirit web project by Mark McConnell, coordinator of the college's MES program. 
 
Hometown:  Waterford, Pennsylvania   
Degree Objective:   M.S. Environmental Studies candidate
Expected Graduation:   May 2005
Current volunteer activities:  MESSA, SCORE, Beach Sweep, Adopt-a-Highway, Habitat for Humanity, Move Out/Help Out, Cycle Fest
What are you most proud of contributing to your organization?  Involvement-- I feel that I have been able to make things fun and sparked people's interest, thus gaining more participation and involvement in MESSA activities.  
Previous volunteer activities:  Nature Conservancy, Food Pantry
What do you enjoy about community service?  I feel that it is part of my civic duty as a responsible citizen. 
Most memorable volunteer experience:  Beach Sweep 2004 was really cool.  We took a boat out to Morris Island and picked up trash.  We got to see all kinds of neat seashells and aquatic life-- a dolphin skeleton was one thing we saw-- that you would not normally get a chance to see. 
What have you learned about yourself through volunteering?  If you can make the time, it is well worth the effort. 
How do you think your friends or co-workers would describe you?  Organized! 
What would you tell someone who is thinking about volunteering?  Definitely do it! 
For more information about MESSA:  Visit the group's website at https://www.cofc.edu/~messa/

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