Volunteering: the cure for influenza that impacts humankind William Shakespeare once said, “The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.” Volunteering is extremely important for one to gain experience and to help change the world. To me, volunteering was an outlet I was able to connect with many and learned what my interests were. I started volunteering at a young age. In grade five, I was a kindergarten helper and was involved in Be The Change, a social justice club, we were able to raise enough money to build a well in Columbia. At this point, I knew I wanted to help people around the world to the best of my ability. Entering high school I had a goal of doing 1000 hours of volunteering. While on my journey to accomplish this goal I gained so much valuable life lessons and enjoyment that I will never forget.
I volunteered at many places some of the main ones includes: Peel Planet Day; helped plant trees and learned many information about how to be more eco-friendly. Flower City Parade/CeleBrampton Event Assistant; was dressed up as Alex the lion and gave high-fives to many children. Link crew; was a mentor for grade nines. Reading Buddy; helped children read at …show more content…
Throughout,my volunteering positions, I was able to help make a difference within the people I helped. In addition, I learned how to be a leader in my community. Initiative was present in each volunteering position I took as they were all involved group work and listening to each others opinion with a positive mindset. Most of the time I had to do the assigned job first as many did not want to do the task assigned. Innovation was also embodied in all my volunteering positions as each volunteering place helped inspired the youth, the future. I was able to stand beside positive political leaders that will change the
I volunteered at many places some of the main ones includes: Peel Planet Day; helped plant trees and learned many information about how to be more eco-friendly. Flower City Parade/CeleBrampton Event Assistant; was dressed up as Alex the lion and gave high-fives to many children. Link crew; was a mentor for grade nines. Reading Buddy; helped children read at …show more content…
Throughout,my volunteering positions, I was able to help make a difference within the people I helped. In addition, I learned how to be a leader in my community. Initiative was present in each volunteering position I took as they were all involved group work and listening to each others opinion with a positive mindset. Most of the time I had to do the assigned job first as many did not want to do the task assigned. Innovation was also embodied in all my volunteering positions as each volunteering place helped inspired the youth, the future. I was able to stand beside positive political leaders that will change the