Volunteering and Community Involvement Essay

become a sports medicine physician and use this position to better the lives and health of individuals. In addition, I wish to use my career to continue serving others both globally and locally. I will impact my local community through my work as a physician, including my volunteering efforts and research, while l will make an impact globally by traveling back to Nigeria and holding clinics to provide free basic healthcare to villagers. Additionally, I hope to help develop a better healthcare…

has been my number one goal in life which also has influenced my career choice as a psychiatrist. My mother always told me that it's okay to do things for others but to make sure it's from the kindness of my heart. I think I have contributed to my community to the best of my ability. I first started wanting to help others once I entered the third grade, so I joined girl scouts. In my group every year we would do a program that helped us give the less fortunate a better Christmas. We all…

One of my most valued activities throughout the last few years has been my involvement as a Coach. I coach kids starting at the age of 5 to adults of any ages; I coach the beautiful sport of sailing. Up until last year I had been a Volunteer coach in hopes that I could pass on the love and grace of sailing to individuals who may not have the chance if they had to pay for Coaching. The children I taught during those years taught me some of the most moving and inspirational lessons of my life. One…

In a leadership role, administrators have to be able to inspire greatness out of themselves, their staff, the children, and the community they serve. Inspiring children is where greatness begins. Greatness starts with creating a culture built on providing an excellent learning and working environment, where children are able to flourish intellectually and creatively. Inspiring teachers to greatness is the core belief in the organization. Every teacher has to be in the organization to inspire…

Considering me for the Kinesiology Department Scholarship will allow me to manifest how focus I am in my academics and determine to finish the school year victoriously with all A’s. My ambitious mindset and another skill are what allow me to be where I am today, a diligent student who is only concerned about her academics and future. Winning this scholarship will not only assist the cost of my tuition, however, motivate and challenge me to prove my friends and family that winning this…

Bowling alone by Robert Putnam is primarily summarized as our disengagement from the involvement in our communities. Putnam describes to the reader a decline in the civic engagement initially through our politics, particularly in the decline in “turnout [of] national elections over the last three decades,” “attendance [of] a public meeting on town or school affairs,” and “attending a political rally or speech, serving on a committee of some local organization, and working for a political party.”…

Interests My goal since day one of Highschool was to become actively involved in my community and graduate with excellent marks. I am proud to have accomplished this goal. This June, I will be graduating with Honours and Distinction and I am not shy to leadership executive roles and volunteering activities. It was this focus that separated me from many of my peers. I have been classed by people in my community as a well-rounded person because the citizens have seen me play sports,…

as Legacy’s Business Week carnival day, to Business Council’s Impact day, I was given opportunities to explore the inter-workings of the College of Business. Legacy and Business Council establish great emphasis on service and giving back to the community. Being heavily involved with the two organizations, such as taking a leadership position in Business Council, I have been able to understand many different interests and ultimately have developed a passion for philanthropy. One of College of…

introverted characteristics. As a child, I rarely spoke up in class or talked to strangers and was sometimes was afraid to ask teachers for help which hindered potential relationships with several people. With help from parents and skills learned through community service projects and leadership experiences, I have improved my level of engagement and self-esteem. Engaging in leadership opportunities has helped me become more confident in speaking on issues I believe in while respecting the…

individuals and communities locally and globally. The work being performed is instrumental in providing essential aid and resources to communities in need. Globally, the Lions Club is renowned for its humanitarian efforts, such as providing health services, leadership training, and general support for those in need within developing countries. On a local level, I have seen Lions Club chapters work tirelessly to address pressing issues within their communities, ranging from food insecurity to…