VBS Personal Statement

1. Why would you like to serve in VBS this summer? What qualifications do you possess that would benefit our camp? I would like to serve in VBS this summer due to my prior experience as a VBS camper. My experience as a VBS camper has motivated me to do better in school, academic wise and extra-curricular wise. The leaders at VBS have taught me the importance of giving back to the community and to the world. To this day, I still hold the belief in my heart. Also, I want to earn my 40 hours of community involvement for my Ontario Secondary School Diploma as I have a lot of spare time this summer, and that I can focus on the academics within the duration of high school. Volunteering earlier helps me prepare for high school as I want to continue volunteering in the school setting (such as applying for a student council position). In conclusion, serving in VBS this summer would mean the world to me, as I want to take a leadership role and to have an impact on children, like how the leaders who taught me positively affected me. I possess various qualifications and experiences. I see myself as a …show more content…
I also want to earn my 40 hours of community involvement and prepare myself for high school. I am a leader who is positive, optimistic, visionary, and motivated. I am very determined, direct, and assertive. I speak out and advocate for those who do not have a voice. I am attentive and understand the importance of listening. I enjoy taking on initiative and opportunities. Not only am I a leader, but I am also a good team player. I can adapt to unfamiliar areas of work and I can react quickly. Because I participate in many activities at school and have experience in the arts (music, digital and media arts, specializing in dance), and in sports (gymnastics, badminton, track), I work well with children because I can connect to them through activities and