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: Jennifer Rachel Hay Shawn maintained the graves at Crown Hill Cemetery. She said she was responsible for removing old flowers and debris from the headstone areas as well as the walking paths. She shoveled gravel. Pulling weeds by hand and...
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: Luis E. Espinosa-Zagal My younger brother volunteers for an organization called Loaves & Fishes. Loaves & Fishes is an organization that allows individuals in the community to come and receive free food. He first got involved through...
by admin | Aug 25, 2015 | Experiences, reflections, Volunteering
A volunteering story by: Jennifer Rachel Hay Mr. Weilhammer volunteered for Bingo night fundraisers at the Cardinal Ritter High School. He assisted with the set up process by putting out tables and chairs, tablecloths, etc. He also helped with the tear down process by...
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...
