My Community Service Experience :: Volunteer Work, Service Learning

I father found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the turn inr.-- Maya AngelouThis year, I had the opportunity to go by back to the residential area in many ways. I volunteered at help Hands, Meals on Wheels, and the county Science Museum. These volunteering experiences further opened my eyes to the needs of my community and the many opportunities to serve by volunteering. Helping Hands has helped my family in the past. several(prenominal) years ago my family was struggling with income and Helping Hands was generous overflowing to help us pay our electric bill. I chose to volunteer at Helping Hands because I wanted to give back to the program. At the time, it seemed like there was little value in sorting hemorrhoid of toys but then the manager shared with me that many children would be very happy to receive these toys for Christmas. This one comment helped me to put it all into perspective. Volunteering isnt about me it is about playing an active in th e community. Bringing joyfulness to families who are suffering, giving hope to the hopeless.I also had the privilege of lot with the Meals on Wheels non profit organization. My grandfather used to be a Meals on Wheels recipient and he would share with me how he enjoyed looking forward to their connection and a hot meal daily. I volunteered because I wanted to give back and help someone elses loved one in the same way. It was very rewarding delivering hot meals to people who didnt suck in the means of getting one as well as be there for them to talk to. Overall, it was a very humbling experience, it made me wipe out care just how blessed I am and how much I take for granted daily. At the Science Museum I helped take inventory as well as help prepare for community services much(prenominal) as the Science Nights and Boy Scout and puppylike lady Scout camp-ins. When I was young, I personally had the opportunity to participate in one of the Girl Scout camp-ins they hosted. I re member how the volunteers worked hard cooking our breakfast and luck with the activities. It was very rewarding to be on the giving end sort of of the receiving end. The Science Nights, which are free to the public, are a good outreach to the young students in the community. These nights are a way of making education sportswoman and exciting for the children.