Service Learning Reflection

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Service learning will be vital for me to my continued development to becoming a well rounded, experienced student because the experience will instill within me the values of giving back and interpersonal relationships. I have chosen to seek the achievement of these values and much more at Horton’s Kids in the neighborhood of Anacostia.
I’m motivated by my own personal experiences and the challenges I have had to overcome to get to where I am today. Every individual has their own unique learning style. I was a fast learner, but I learned best when the material was taught to me step by step in a gradual process. The opportunity to work alongside and serve the youth Anacostia’s youth has the potential to be deeply personal and meaningful because I’ll be working with children who are in the most influential stages of learning. I know what it was like for me coming up as a young child being faced with numerous academic challenges when I couldn’t understand what I was studying or when I need more help on a particular topic. …show more content…

Small acts of kindness that are done everyday by ordinary people who simply just care are motivating influencers for me when to volunteer. Witnessing and generosity and empathy for others are what inspire me to keep giving back. It’s also motivating for me to look back on the support and altruism of those who supported me during the obstacles I faced. Many of us have experienced challenges or moments that have shaped us into who we are today and the work we dedicate our lives to. That idea alone is what sustains me in the nonprofit sector and world of volunteerism. This will be a volunteer experience where I will be personally invested in the cause, mission, and work of Horton’s Kids, which would reflect in my level of

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