Epilogue: Ellen Bermudez
I am so fortunate to have gotten to participate in Volunteer Odyssey so quickly after moving to Memphis. It was such a
Week 9, Day 7: Dorothy Day House of Hospitality
Visiting a family at the Dorothy Day House of Hospitality (DDHH) was a relaxing way to end an odyssey that was full
Week 9, Day 6: Ellen at “The Bridge” Street Paper
Today’s volunteer experience was particularly difficult for me. I helped man a booth at the Cooper-Young Farmer’s Market where vendors were
Week 9, Day 5: Ellen at SRVS
SRVS (pronounced serves) is an amazing organization dedicated to the development, learning and growth of adults with disabilities. Volunteering today at SRVS’
Week 9, Day 4: Ellen at Catholic Charities
What a fun morning! Today I got to speak Spanish and be a part of putting smiles on faces. For me that’s
Week 9, Day 3: Ellen at Advance Memphis
38126 – I can’t say I have ever been to this area in Memphis until today. I learned today that this zip code
Week 9, Day 2: Ellen at Alzheimer’s Day Services of Memphis
Today I had the privilege of volunteering at both of the Alzheimer’s Day Services (ADS) of Memphis day centers doing pet therapy
Week 9, Day 1: Ellen at Hospitality Hub
Today was an intense start of my odyssey. I went to the Hospitality Hub, a place where those without shelter can come
Prelude: Ellen Bermudez
I have always enjoyed meeting people from different walks of life and using my abilities to serve those who have been marginalized