Community Service National Honor Society

I am deeply honored to be recognized as an eligible candidate for the National Honors Society. After learning about the National Honor Society, and what the organization represented, I knew it was something I wanted to participate in. This organization works hard to better educational opportunities for students across the nation, and that is something I would like to play a part in to further the outstanding reputation of the NHS. I believe that this is an opportunity I deserve due to my recognizable hard work. I am aware that the NHS is known for recognizing students with outstanding grades and commendable characteristics, which is something I believe I have obtained throughout my years of hard work.

Many only see the National Honor Society as an organization that will look excellent on college applications, and although that may be true, the National Honor Society is not an organization that can be taken so lightly. The National Honor Society is so much more than a scholarship-granting organization, the NHS is an organization that helps develop the requisite for render service and the development of leadership and character. The growth and success of the NHS relies on not only its members, but also those outside of the organization. Its members can only do so much on their own. Part of building character and leadership is to encourage and rely on others whom are capable of helping. The members of NHS shouldn’t let their pride and achievements

When I was asked to speak about service, the first thing I had to ponder was what exactly is service. In the world we live in today, there is so many different ways to serve those around you. Whether it is giving back to your school, local community, or even across borders the goal is always the same. Give a little piece of yourself for a greater good while expecting nothing in return.

Being the Vice President of the National Honor Society (NHS), it was of paramount importance for me to present the benefits of not only being a member of the National Honor Society but to present all of the opportunities available from being a member as well. The National Honor Society is a nationally recognized,

The National Honor Society (NHS) is a longstanding nationwide organization that provides students, such as myself, an opportunity to be recognized for their outstanding scholarship, character, leadership, and service. The organization allows for students to excel outside of the classroom through many activities. It provides students, actively involved in the NHS, an opportunity to positively affect the lives of others through the various community service activities that are organized throughout the school year. The NHS will also function as an outlet to network with my fellow peers and teachers who are like-minded in the pursuit of success.

When I walk around this city, I see people trying to make it by on the street, with nothing but the clothes on their backs. For the past five years, I’ve dedicated my birthdays to volunteer work – a couple of friends and I hold a lemonade stand, where we raise funds for the shelter, and I accept only gifts of canned food for people who suffer from homelessness. It was a simple thought that has made a big difference in my life, and I hope, someone else’s life. This sympathy for people living in tough situations translated into a little fundraiser, which turned into a yearly tradition. Helping people this way has really inspired me: since, I have volunteered with the Homeless Shelter and other organizations, and I hope it has contributed to making me a more compassionate individual. A quick idea has easily morphed into a cherished ritual, and that alone should demonstrate the impact community service can have on your life.

What is community service? If you asked me at my grade 8 graduation, I would have said that it was 40 hours of volunteering required to receive your high school diploma. I probably would have commented that it wouldn’t be hard to do- I mean it was only 10 hours every year. I might have also mentioned that I didn’t have a plan on how I was going to complete the requirement, but I would figure something out. Four years and over 200 community service hours later, I think it’s safe to say that I pulled something together, or even that that something pulled me together. Throughout high school, my involvement in both my local and global community has shaped me into the person I am today. Community service

I volunteered at Jubilee Park Community Center on Thursday, November 16, 2017 for their annual Thanksgiving Dinner Feast from 11:00am to 2:00 pm. The local church in the area provided a delightful meal consisting of Turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, green bean casserole, rolls and an assortment of holiday deserts. Dozens of volunteers were on hand to make sure that this celebration went off without a hitch. I had the pleasure of signing guests into the community center and directing them to the entrance of the banquet hall. Most of the people that showed up were people that live in the community and utilize the center on a regular basis. According to the website, the mission of Jubilee Park and Community Center is to be a catalyst for community renewal and enrichment to the Jubilee Park Neighborhood, a 62-block area in southeast Dallas. The majority of families here are working poor who are under served in terms of education and health resources” (Mission, n.d.). Working the sign in table allowed me to interact with people of different ages, religions, and colors. I met wonderfully diverse individuals and many of the elderly I spoke to were so grateful to be a part of giving thanks. I volunteer at this organization on a regular basis and have had the opportunity to get to know some of the elderly residents. Ms. Sarah and Ms. Virginia love to tell stories and learn new things during the weekly computer classes that are given on site. It gives me such joy to

Looking back on the community service events I went to, as a student of social work I benefited. When asked to do it I was nervous, because I didn’t know if I would have time. Doing 40 hours this semester I thought would be challenging. Also having it determine if I pass or fail the class was scary. When told to do the community service I wondered what I can do. I didn’t have a car, so going to places would be hard. Finally midway through September I started to do it, and didn’t procrastinate. I realized I am a part of an organization who go out and do community service. Just so happen I am also the community service representative. My job is to come up with events, so I had resources at my disposal.

Have you ever thought about what community service would do for your community or the community of others? Or at least thought of the impact that it could have on not only you , but others as well? Community Service or volunteering has a certain importance to it. Community service is helpful when trying to build or better a community for not only those in the community but you as well. By volunteering people gain compassion and understanding of the world around them. When people volunteer, they usually volunteer in a project that they're really passionate about, which gives them the opportunity to volunteer with as much time that is available. Community service is way to bring a nation together. It is like the key point of a country, as there is a great amount of importance of doing good for others. Community service is a handy service because it is the best way to create a sense of responsibility to people. With so many things going wrong in the world today, normal everyday people have the opportunity to fulfill a sense of purpose and they have the chance to make their “world” a better place.

“In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: “It is more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35, New International Version). Giving does not have to equate to a monetary sum. Individuals can implement their talents and skills as a form of giving. Volunteering not only affects the receivers, it alters the giver’s heart and mindset as well. During the course of Community Health, I had the privilege of attending a seminar called the Cost of Poverty Experience (C.O.P.E), watching a web seminar entitled Working With the Diverse LGBTQQI Communities 101, attending the Matter Park Festival, and visiting the Veteran Affairs (VA) facility in Marion, Indiana.

Community service is something that doesn’t only improve us, it also benefits the broader public. A community is similar to a puzzle, without one of the pieces it is never flawless. Even though people at times contemplate that their retribution is meaningless, they’re truly not looking at the bigger picture. Personally when I volunteered at Sanford Health, I didn’t focus on who I was truly helping or whether or not it was making a difference. This volunteering experience, I considered to be a service I was providing and nothing more. Looking back at it, I can distinguish the difference I made not only in the patients’ lives, but also in the nurses’ lives. When analyzing this service opportunity, it became clear that community service can affect not only the people we are serving but those around and also ourselves. Not only was I helping the patients and the nurses, but they were helping me become a well-rounded person.

Being chosen as a candidate for National Honor Society is a great honor for me. I believe I can become a valuable member of the Fulton National Honor Society because I have leadership, character, and service qualities that are required by this organization. When my parents drove me to Dyslexia tutoring once a week in elementary school, I would have never thought this would a possibility. Having a GPA of 3.7 has not been easy for me, but is a result of my hard work and self-discipline. I believe this also demonstrates my goal of demonstrating, that even with a disability, my determination for anything I would like can been achieved.

Community service is voluntary work. Being able to help people on my free time is my passion and being able to come up with our own service project was a thrill. One of my biggest concerns was and is the homeless and our goal for our proposal was to help them. In order, for our project to have been a success we needed help fundraising items. Our projects biggest concern was focusing on some of the basic and yet important needs for the homeless. Socks were on the top of the list because, as they walk all day they wear out, plus they keep there feet warm during cold nights or in the winter.

We have been looking the issue of ‘acts of service’. Acts of service (helping others) are needed in our local community because some people need support within the community like financial struggles and people who can’t afford things for them self’s or their children they desperately need and people within the community are being friendly, generous, kind hearted and considerate by donating money for the struggling family or toys for the children.