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: Kimberly McLaughlin Ruth volunteered at the hospital in order to complete her community hours ordered by the court system. After receiving this tumultuous task as retribution for the dangerous offense of drinking and driving, Ruth cautiously...
by admin | Aug 25, 2015 | Experiences, reflections, Volunteering
A volunteering story by: Luis E. Espinosa-Zagal My good friend Jocelyn volunteers at a wonderful organization called The Miracle League of Joliet. This organization teaches kids with disabilities how to play baseball. Each volunteer is paired up with a kid, and they...
by admin | Aug 25, 2015 | Experiences, reflections, Volunteering
A volunteering story by: Jicole Martinez A friend and myself put together a pet food donation at our work to help feed homeless and less fortunate animals over the holidays. We would pass out fliers and let all of out clients know that any food, or animals supplies...
by admin | Aug 25, 2015 | Experiences, reflections, Volunteering
A volunteering story by: Daniel Erickson As a volunteer for the Alzheimer’s Association, I participated in one of their Walk to End Alzheimer’s events. These walks help to generate funds and awareness for their cause, and are held all over the country. My role...
by admin | Aug 25, 2015 | Experiences, reflections, Volunteering
A volunteering story by: Diane Damplo I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to volunteer at my city’s senior center to deliver meals to senior shut-ins on the holidays. The center that provides the meals was and still is a wonderful facility. The...
