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SRVS: A special encounter

2014-03-03T18:16:28+00:00

Today was my first day to go on my Volunteer Odyssey.  I was sent to SRVS which is pronounced as “serves.”  This non-profit is where adults with disabilities can come learn new tasks through sensory play, art, music, dance, reading, math, and apartment living to even cooking in the kitchen. 

Prelude: Blair Hayes

2014-03-03T18:12:34+00:00

Hello my name is Blair Hayes.  I have lived in Memphis for most of my life and I am very proud to live in such a wonderful city surrounded by family and friends.  I graduated for the University of Memphis with a degree in Child Development.  I have always been

Ariana Glantz – Epilogue

2014-01-12T18:32:41+00:00

Where to start my new internet friends? When looking back I have a tendency to want to summate the whole experience and encapsulate it into one nugget. Unfortunately, I don't think that strategy will work with Volunteer Odyssey. Yes, I have overall impressions of the people that I met, the

7 Days of Service

2013-12-28T10:16:27+00:00

Epilogue from Sarah Beth Jarnagin I encountered a lot of different types of people and situations during my Volunteer Odyssey Week. I was blessed by a young Ethiopian boy’s grateful heart after I helped him with his geology homework; and a woman whose heart has gone out to families divided

The Stairmaster

2013-12-22T09:56:01+00:00

On my last day on the Safari Odyssey with Ari I was also introduced to a new form of CrossFit - The Turkey Stairmaster. Don't worry, I'll explain later but I think I've found the secret to staying svelte during the Holiday Season! Charities at a glance Today's

Childhood, Revisited

2013-12-22T09:52:56+00:00

My lovely Snowomen Team, I know this is absurd coming from someone in their twenties, but I really wish I was a kid again. Not so much to experience the growing pains and awkwardness but so I can go to places like the Memphis Botanic Garden and experience Snowy

Ready, Set, ACT!

2013-12-20T09:52:59+00:00

Happy Friday, Internet friends! Today's volunteerism is brought to you by the letter R. And E. And P. OK, today's lesson is brought to you by the letters REP - Refugee Empowerment Program. REP is an awesome program that helps 200-400 refugees annually across age groups. A major focus of

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