My week with Volunteer Odyssey came at the perfect time. I needed this experience. That may sound a little dramatic, but it’s true. I have done volunteer work before, but not on this level. I learned about so many organizations that are striving to improve the lives of Memphis residents.
Today marked my final day with Volunteer Odyssey and the culmination of a week of moments I will never forget. On this final day, I spent my evening at the Dorothy Day House of Hospitality. The Dorothy Day House provides shelter for families who have lost their homes. This is different
I am not an outdoors person at all. Dirt, bugs, wild animals, poisonous plants those are the things I think of when someone mentions any outdoor activity. But, I put all my preconceived notions aside and embraced today's volunteer work which led me to the Big Backyard at Memphis Botanic
Like many Memphians, I’ve long known about MIFA’s mission but have never taken the opportunity to participate in their volunteer programs. That all changed this morning when I set off to deliver Meals on Wheels with the help of my driver – and Volunteer Odyssey founder – Sarah. It took
Today I stepped way out of my comfort zone by cooking and trying tofu. I rarely have the chance to cook at home, and I have never eaten tofu. I volunteered my limited culinary talents to one of the Church Health Center's cooking classes. The center also offers many fitness
Today, I had the chance to be artistic with the wonderful people at SRVS. SRVS's mission is to help adults with disabilities by increasing their sense of independence. SRVS accomplishes this by providing them a safe, comfortable environment and teaching methods that are focused on self-correcting activities. I have visited the center before, but
Today was my second day with Volunteer Odyssey. I spent the morning at the Alzheimer’s Day Services of Memphis. The center provides activities and care for adults with Alzheimer's disease and Dementia. Everyone who enters the center is considered a friend, no one is just a volunteer, a participant, an employee. Calling
Volunteer Odyssey, Day 1: Knowledge Quest Today is my first Volunteer Odyssey and I had the opportunity to visit Knowledge Quest. Knowledge Quest is an after-school program that has 3 different campuses in the South Memphis area. When I pulled up, all I could see were little kids smiling and
Ever since I was a child, I was taught that giving to others was the right thing to do. Now that I am older, I know it’s much deeper than that. It’s about sharing your time with someone and making a difference. If you know me, you know I am