Volunteer Experience Analysis

Summer is an extensive amount of time to do as much as one could desire. This summer I decided to utilize my time volunteering at the preschool that I once attended. I’ve always gotten along with children harmoniously, so the volunteering job was a perfect match. Typically my job included taking care of the kids, which is not surprisingly hectic, but little did I know how much of an impact I had on these children. Many of them would come to me for advice; though sometimes trivial and at times not. Regardless, as my relationship and understanding was better developed with the kids, I got assigned to groups of kids. From teaching them basic academics to breaking up their several arguments, I became a mentor for them and a good friend. Some children were going through serious trauma, one child specifically with divorce. …show more content…
He was very open to me about what was going on, and spoke to me one day about it as I was cleaning up. Extensively, throughout the summer, I would listen to the little boy’s stories and at times breakdowns, as he was scared his family was falling apart. Divorce is a tough situation for a child to witness, and assisting him and raising his spirits was one of the most rewarding things I’ve ever done. The last day of summer, I distinctly remember the morning he came in with a huge grin plastered upon his face and the thank you speech he came prepared with to share with me on my last shift for the