Waking up at 6 AM every morning during the summer and attending to the young children of Pacifica, California is not the average person’s ideal goal for summer. But for me, it was all I needed and more. Previously, I had never worked with kids. Sure, I occasionally helped my grandma babysit my little cousins, but other than that, I did not have much experience. I quickly learned how to adapt with over 100 hours of service at the Boys and Girls Club and I couldn’t be more thankful. It helped form me into a confident and well-rounded person. But most importantly, it matured me and made me into the leader I am today.
At the beginning of my service, I noticed that some of the girls weren't participating in the same activities as the boys. The boys would play basketball but wouldn't let the girls play. I saw the girls become shy and withdrawn. I decided to encourage them and help break them out of their shells. …show more content…
I wanted them to have the same feeling and get inspired. So, I taught acting classes every day. I taught them how to project and say their words with power. We played improvisation games and they created so many characters and made diverse and complex story lines. They impressed me more with each passing day. After a few classes, I saw them growing and becoming more confident. They eventually had the courage to play basketball. They even won!
This experience allowed me to enter head first into something I knew nothing about and challenged me to rise to the occasion. I knew there was a part of me that wanted to do something right by them, for them, and open a new world to them. I had to be responsible, have a strong work ethic, and most importantly, relate to the girls and inspire
At the beginning of my service, I noticed that some of the girls weren't participating in the same activities as the boys. The boys would play basketball but wouldn't let the girls play. I saw the girls become shy and withdrawn. I decided to encourage them and help break them out of their shells. …show more content…
I wanted them to have the same feeling and get inspired. So, I taught acting classes every day. I taught them how to project and say their words with power. We played improvisation games and they created so many characters and made diverse and complex story lines. They impressed me more with each passing day. After a few classes, I saw them growing and becoming more confident. They eventually had the courage to play basketball. They even won!
This experience allowed me to enter head first into something I knew nothing about and challenged me to rise to the occasion. I knew there was a part of me that wanted to do something right by them, for them, and open a new world to them. I had to be responsible, have a strong work ethic, and most importantly, relate to the girls and inspire