Her volunteer efforts are sincere and focused on her career—a lifetime dedicated to listening and helping others. Next year she plans to begin a doctorate program in pursuit of her goal to become a clinical psychologist, specializing in treating eating disorders. She values open minds and hearts and is most proud of her ability to “contribute a listening ear and open mind to all in need."
About Cara Freudenberg...
Hometown: Charleston, S.C.
Degree Objective: Psychology
Current Volunteer Activities: I am currently volunteering for the United Way 2-1-1 Hotline. I was especially attracted to the hotline because of my interest in psychology. I felt that the extensive training in active listening and crisis intervention skills and the experience of being a telephone counselor at the hotline would be an excellent opportunity to counsel diverse individuals with a wide variety of needs and issues.
Previous Volunteer Activities: My parents have always stressed the importance helping others and giving back to the community. I began volunteering in high school, at St. Francis hospital, a veterinary clinic, and the SPCA. While at the University of Georgia, I volunteered for a non-profit AIDS prevention and education organization and a non-profit health and music resource center called Nuçi's Space.
What do you enjoy about community service? I feel that I am making a difference in the lives of individuals, the community, and ultimately the world. Just knowing that I am making an impact is so satisfying.
What would you tell someone who is thinking about volunteering? Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around. ~Leo Buscaglia. Go to the Trident United Way website (www.tuw.org) to find all kinds of volunteer opportunities all over the community! Other ways to find out about volunteer opportunities: Call 2-1-1 hotline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week @ 2-1-1 or 744-HELP. To learn more about Nuçi's Space, go to www.nuci.org
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