Volunteer Service

What teenager ever thinks about doing volunteer work in their community? I don’t believe many teenagers ever have a thought about it. I can say I never thought about doing work in my community just for the fun in it. I guess us teenagers don’t think of those certain things because most of the time we don’t think about anyone but ourselves. Now, there are probably some teenagers that might have thought about it or even done it, this is just my opinion, coming from my thoughts. Before this project, I would have never done service work around my community. After this project, I can honestly say I am very glad I approached volunteer service and will be doing more of it later on in my lifetime. Most people believe volunteerism is hard labor they aren’t getting paid for, one reason many people will not even consider it. You in fact do get paid for the labor you have done by nice people thanking you. I know it felt great to have people come to me and say, “You are doing such a great job” or “Thank you so much for helping, it means a lot to us”, hearing that sure did put a smile on my face and that was better than getting paid with money. Volunteerism really helps the citizens of your community, even if it is just a small task. I had an amazing time doing my volunteer service and I will go back one day in the future and do more of it!

I did my forty hours of volunteer service at the Veteran’s Hospital, also known as VA Hospital. I chose this location to do my volunteer service at because the veterans that is in that hospital served our country, so I wanted to show my thanks and gratitude. My first day there I was very nervous because I am a very introverted person. As I met my mentors, I became a little more open than usual. My mentors ...

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...st made me become very grateful to live in these times. My volunteer service was very emotional but also very enjoyable to do work at. From the first day I was welcomed with open arms to the last day. Strangers who had never seen you before would shake your hand or say hello to you. The environment was so welcoming and it felt as if I was wanted everyday that I was there. My last day volunteering was very emotional because I felt as if I was saying goodbye to my friends. My mentors were such great people. I will for sure go back in the future to offer more volunteer service. Volunteerism can really make a difference in someone’s life. I am glad I was given this opportunity to experience what volunteer work for your community was about. I will always remember the days that I volunteered at the VA Hospital and will always be glad I did my volunteer service there.