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: 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...
by admin | Aug 25, 2015 | Experiences, reflections, Volunteering
A volunteering story by: Bianca Leslie – please submit anonymously I volunteered for the kilburn greenhouse through chicago cares. Upon arrival I was a little bit clueless on what to expect because I had never done any type of gardening activities in my life....
by admin | Aug 25, 2015 | Experiences, reflections, Volunteering
A volunteering story by: Cameron The person went to the northern Illinois food bank with her friends after volunteering online. They went to a warehouse facility and chose which part of the food packaging process they would take part in, they chose meat. After a man...
