VOLUNTEER/SERVICE LEARNING EXPERIENCES
Why it is Important to me
When I was younger my Mother couldn't afford to buy my siblings and me Christmas Presents one year. My mom went to a local church that had collected presents for kids who needed them. My younger siblings and I got to have a happy Christmas because people volunteered their time to put together programs like that, and now that I'm older, I am in a position to give back to these services that once helped me. Because of my experiences I understand how important these contributions can be.
When I was younger my Mother couldn't afford to buy my siblings and me Christmas Presents one year. My mom went to a local church that had collected presents for kids who needed them. My younger siblings and I got to have a happy Christmas because people volunteered their time to put together programs like that, and now that I'm older, I am in a position to give back to these services that once helped me. Because of my experiences I understand how important these contributions can be.
needline
Murray, KY. Local food pantry. I assisted with food drives and stocking, distribution. I coordinated with the local Middle School and ran a Personal Hygiene donation drive that in 1 week brought in 400 items to be donated to the local Needline.
Murray Calloway Senior Citizens Center
I assisted with recreation activities at the Center and helped plan and lead a trip to Land-Between-the-Lakes Homeplace 1850. This gave the seniors a chance to get out and see some reenactments of life in the area back in 1850. I helped plan and stage a special event (Fall Festival) at center. There were activities like pass the pumpkin (musical chairs). there was a pumpkin painting contest that were judged by putting change in the jar of your favorite pumpkin. All the money from the contest was donated to the local Needline.
turn of the century social
This is an annual event that highlights early days in the community including costumed interpretation, period games and activities. Working with various committees I helped plan and stage the event. I was on charge of logistics which included set up and break down of supplies and equipment.
LBL Woodlands nature station
I volunteered at the LBL Woodlands Nature Station to help out with their Halloween program. I led groups of 20 people through a trail that had multiple stops for presentations and candy.