My Passion For Volunteering

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What first sparked my passion for volunteering was seeing the overjoyed expressions on the faces of who I serve. After I step back and look at the progress I have made in my community I am overwhelmed with satisfaction. All the hard work I have put into the event, from organizing the project to being thanked for my service, adds to my devotion. Being the treasurer of Key Club opened up numerous service projects that I was able take a role in as well as coordinate. As treasurer, I was responsible for running our Chester Food Bank drive. Myself and seven other students came together to volunteer and distribute food along with spending time with the less fortunate in our community. At the event, I connected with a specific family. They were a

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