by admin | Aug 25, 2015 | Experiences, Stories, Volunteering
I was required to complete 80 hours of community service by May. I was running out of time to get them done. I had to worry about work, school, and just life in general. I thought “there has to be a way to complete them online, in my own spare time”. I...
by admin | Aug 25, 2015 | Experiences, reflections, Volunteering
A volunteering story by: Jeremy Tecktiel Tom didn’t know much about nonprofits, and he needed to choose a charity to donate his book sales. He knew that Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is the leading organization in leukemia research, so he reached out to them...
by admin | Aug 25, 2015 | Experiences, reflections, Volunteering
A volunteering story by: Luis E Espinosa-Zagal My best friend is a volunteer at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. She has been there for about half a year now and absolutely loves it. She works with children who are in isolation due to...
by admin | Aug 25, 2015 | Experiences, reflections, Volunteering
A volunteering story by: Jicole Martinez I learned to care for animals in the boarding area, client animals in the beginning. When I started I would vacuum and mop all the floors sometimes a couple times a week. I would clean up Urine, Vomit, Blood and Feces. I would...
by admin | Aug 25, 2015 | Experiences, reflections, Volunteering
A volunteering story by: Jeremy Tecktiel At the cleanup sites, the passion for the work is contagious, and humor creates an upbeat atmosphere — something he knows is necessary for the work that they do. His team uses skits, mock motivational speeches and music...
by admin | Aug 25, 2015 | Experiences, Volunteering
A volunteering story by: Luis E Espinosa-Zagal The Urban Autism Solutions is the name of a residence home for young adults with autism. It is a fairly new project, so there is so far only one building that houses four autistic adults. Paola is a friend of mine who...
