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 We went for eight weeks in May as part of a team coordinated by MSCH, a Religion based organization which has wide-ranging short-term service opportunities in many parts of the world. Under its aegis we had helped in Mexico in...
by admin | Aug 25, 2015 | Experiences, Volunteering
A volunteering story by: Daniel Erickson When working with animals at a shelter like the Canine Adoption and Rescue League (C.A.R.L.), a very large and important part of the role is making sure that they are given the attention that a normal pet would have (or at...
by admin | Aug 25, 2015 | Experiences, reflections, Volunteering
A volunteering story by: Diane Damplo At first, when Rob chose donating blood as the topic for this interview I thought it might not be a good fit as it relates to volunteering. But the more I learned the more I felt convinced that this experience was perfect. Rob has...
by admin | Aug 25, 2015 | Experiences, reflections, Volunteering
A volunteering story by: Luis E Espinosa-Zagal My friend, Cynthia, has been volunteering at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago for a couple of months now. She absolutely loves it there. She helps patients during different therapies. Some patients have a hard time...
by admin | Aug 25, 2015 | Experiences, reflections, Volunteering
A volunteering story by: Jicole Martinez I Volunteered for our Local Church to Work the Crab Feed they were holding after a silent auction to benefit Kids getting involved in sports. My Tasks were from start to finish. I was to help set up tables, chairs, table...
