After John had some time to reflect on his experience, we sat down to talk with him about what it was like. Here's what he had to say: Volunteer Odyssey: Had you ever volunteered before for any of the non-profits that you went to during your Volunteer Odyssey week? John:
Wouldn't you know it--yesterday was snowy and cold while I worked outside, and today is sunny and perfect and I'm working inside. Sarah is really testing me.... Today I am helping set up for a soup supper to acknowledge and thank all the volunteers and donors who help Dorothy Day's
I woke up this morning with a terrible attitude. It's Saturday. It's early. And it's friggin' SNOWING. Do I really have to go work outside today?! The answer? Yes. So let's just power through this and get it over with. "Whistle While You Work" is a volunteer program at the
"The Make-A-Wish Foundation has enriched the lives of children with life-threatening medical conditions through its wish-granting work. The Foundation's mission reflects the life-threatening impact that a Make-A-Wish experience has on children, families, referred sources, donors, sponsors, and entire communities." Today, I got a behind-the-scenes look at how the organization ran.
Hunger is a feeling everyone can identify with. Whether it's because you're trying to lose some weight, or perhaps just too busy and had to skip a meal, at some point in your life you've experienced that empty, painful feeling. However, most of us overcome this feeling relatively quickly. We
I have been giving this a lot of thought. A LOT of thought: I'm going to become a farmer. That's right! I'm going to become a farmer and I'm going to grow ALL kinds of things too! Tomatoes? Duh. Carrots? Absolutely! Strawberries?! Get out of here! Of course I'm going
For over 100 years, St. Mary’s Catholic Church has been operating a soup kitchen to feed the poor and hungry. Today, I got a chance to be a part of the legendary operation: St. Mary's Cathedral First and foremost, I would like to explain that I have volunteered
So here I am, my first day of my Volunteer Odyssey experience. Today I am delivering lunches for MIFA Meals on Wheels., a program that provides lunches for homebound senior citizens. MIFA Meals on Wheels I show up to the MIFA office around 9:15 am to
Unemployment can take its toll on you. Don’t get me wrong—the first week or so of sleeping in and watching trash tv is great! But it gets old real quick. I needed something to do. So, I decided to do all those things people talk about doing if they had