"Profile of a Volunteer."
Volunteers are those who willingly give their time,
ability, and energy to help others without seeking any type of payment.
Volunteers serve the interest of young children and their families by helping different
organizations and agencies. Today I was asked to participate in an organization
that is designed to help increase self-esteem, promote awareness, and teach
young girls how to be more confident in themselves. The founder of this
organization Ms. Faye has been volunteering her time to help youth in our
community for a while. Outside of being a full -time music teacher she is also
a mentor and mother figure to many. She has volunteered at several youth events,
some of which she organized. She has been a long-time supporter of the youth in
her community training young children of all ages in music, singing, dancing,
and now preparing young girl ages 5-12 to develop life changing skills. Being
one of her mentee’s she has helped me develop skills I didn’t realize I had. She
has also done this for many others. Today she wanted us to be aware of her
commitment to her cause and bring any ideas that we thought would be beneficial
to the development of these young ladies. Her enthusiasm, motivation,
dedication and encouragement will have a major impact on the people she will
serve and those willing to help. I am over joyed and excited to help her reach
her goal.
Hi Teresa:
ReplyDeleteThank you for extending my learning this week. You gave some helpful information regarding the work of a volunteer. In addition, I am so excited for you and impressed with the goal that you all met. You are doing the work of a true advocate and volunteer.
Kind Regards,
La Neisha Murphy-Carter
ReplyDeleteTeresa,
Your post defined the definition of a volunteer. You described the impact this lady had and has on you and others. What she's doing on a daily basis after she's given her time as a teacher. She still finds the time; to seek other means of giving back. By spending time after school putting in many hours. To make sure that she is helping others. You have provided valuable information throughout this course. We will be able to use in our daily lives as an advocate.
Thanks!
What an inspiring woman to know! I am excited for you to be able to help her and make an impact in the lives of those young girls. Such a worthy cause. Thank you for sharing this with us!
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