My First House For Habitat For Humanity

As a result of my experience with helping others it has helped me gain knowledge and the skills necessary it also has came a long way for me to realize that I love to help others when I can. I have always been very sociable and good at giving advice. That's why I decided that I want to major in Psychology. Growing up I had a psychologist who helped me deal with my problems. That's what inspired me and motivated me to want to help others. An experience I've had is volunteering at an elderly nursing home that is located at 1135 N Leisure Ct, Anaheim, CA 92801. Volunteering there has helped me realize that I would like to help make a change in others lives with their living and health. The people I met at the nursing

I decided to start volunteering at the local humane society because I’ve always been really passionate about animals and wanted to start benefiting them in the community. Prior to my service I was delighted because I’ve wanted to start volunteering for years and was glad the opportunity had presented itself. Throughout my experience I learned a great deal and met a lot of new people. Even though I’ve only just started serving my time at the Fox Valley Humane Association I can truly see the difference it has made in the community.

During the week in Chicago, I grew closer to God, learned how to be a better leader, and learned to put others before myself, which is what helped me become a better person. Serving others that had situations worse than I could imagine was life changing. The idea I could make such a tremendous change in someone’s life while doing activities I enjoyed, opened my eyes to the potentials of serving. After the week ended and I returned home, I wanted to do more for the people around me who were less fortunate. Going into freshman year, I made the decision to volunteer at Urban Vision. I help kids who have newly immigrated to Akron and the United States find items at a holiday shop for their families and themselves. Many of these kids went directly to the necessity aisle, (i.e. toilet paper, laundry detergent, and soaps) to get these items for their families, even though there were plenty of toys for the kids themselves. These kids helped me realize I should be grateful for everything in life, from shelter over my head to the clothes on my

This past summer, I acquired an internship at Baldwin and Lyons, an insurance company in Indianapolis. Every Wednesday during my internship, a couple of employees and I would participate in a prodigious community service project, Meals on Wheels. Throughout the three months that I worked at Baldwin and Lyons, I got acquainted with some of the individuals whom we delivered to. These inspiring individuals were so grateful and appreciative that we took time out of our day to volunteer to do such a service. One elderly woman who we delivered to would sing to us as she came to the front door “good meals, good meals, good meals.” She is one woman that I will never forget. First going into this, I was elated knowing I was I getting out of the

Last May, I traveled with Alternative Breaks to New York for community service. During this service, I worked with Meals on Wheels who dedicate their time to provide food for the elderly of Manhattan. As I delivered the food to the seniors, I got a sense of fulfillment because I made them smile by providing them with food. Thus, I chose MDC’s Single Stop because I wanted to make a difference in my home campus by providing and assuring nourishment to those that do not have it just like I did in New York. As my first two years of college comes to an end, I wanted to leave a mark of my own here at home at Miami Dade College North Campus. During the month of September, I decided to partner up with a few of my peers to serve at MDC’s Single Stop.

Their goal is to provide safe, decent and affordable shelter for individuals and families. When my son was in high school, he was interested in becoming involved in a community activity. Together, he and I worked on a Habitat home that was being built in Newark. Neither of us had any construction experience but we did know how to push a broom and haul materials for some of the more experienced contractors. It was later that I realized this home was being built for someone that grew up with me in the same church years ago. For this reason, it became even more rewarding to me. Many times I don’t know who I am providing help to but I still get the sense of satisfaction knowing I am helping someone in need.

I don’t know if I would have ever decided to volunteer at a shelter in St Paul if it wasn’t for this assignment; I am very thankful for this

Throughout the semester, I have been able to volunteer for the American Red Cross Disaster Services Team. This has been one of the most beneficial volunteer opportunities that I have ever accomplished. As an American Red Cross of Georgia Major Gift Officer, this volunteer experience allowed me to gain knowledge in a department that serves as the backbone of the American Red Cross.

From the end of my junior year through my senior year I have been driving up to Portland, usually bringing my dad or some friends to help out with Bridgetown Ministry's Nightstrike. I have helped out with this organization for eight weeks on Thursday nights, reaching out and building relationships with Portland's homeless. In the mix of people there are always faces you recognize from past weeks which gives you a chance to grow deeper relationships with them. There was a little 4 year old boy named Alex that I would see every week and every time he would show me the new tricks he had taught his dog or his tricks on toys like his skateboard. If I did not have so many prior commitments on Thursdays, I would love to be down there every week.

It was my spring break and the weather outside at 6am was wet with wind chills in the 30s. Snow had covered all our supplies and lay as a thick blanket atop our pile of two by eights. This was the first time I had ever seen snow and my first experience with a sawzaw. Our mission trip this year had brought us to Floyd County, Kentucky to help rebuild homes for those who live in areas that are considered to have some of the highest poverty rates in the nation. The people here do not have much, so they were very grateful that we were able to come out and provide them with the help they needed in stabilizing their homes after the rough winter. I was working on a home belonging to Porty, a man responsible for providing for his family of eight when he became disabled after a back injury in the mines years prior. We had gotten a few chances to talk while I was there and he spoke with such enthusiasm of how truly grateful he was that we were helping his family. It was towards the end of the week and we had sat down for a moment, and while I was sitting on the floor playing with his granddaughter, he thanked me. It was such a simple moment, but my spirits were lifted and I realized that I was making a difference with my involvement here. It might be a small contribution in the scheme of it all but it

I volunteer at a non-profit social service agency and have become addicted to the fulfilment I get from helping others and making a positive difference. I find a sense of solace and satisfaction like no other after offering my time to those in need. I admire the social workers that I work with and am in awe of their altruism and benevolence. My purpose in life is to give back and be a service to humanity.

As Mike caught a 20 yard pass for a touchdown, the team won the tournament 30-27. It was mid-fall in 2014 when Mike finished football. He decided to volunteer for Habitat for Humanity. So Mike got on his dirt bike and started riding to Habitat for Humanity. While Mike was riding his bike, he tumbled off his bike injuring his arm. He didn’t let that stop him, so he got on his bike and made it to Habitat for Humanity.

Habitat for Humanity was formed for the purpose of building the community. The organization has been in force for more than three decades giving the community a new looking. With Habitant we move forward to restore the lost glory for poor, disadvantaged groups as well as a marginalized community. The organization involves in the construction activities which are volunteers. This event normally happens four times a week in which I participated on fourth August 2016.

I have been volunteering before I was old enough to know I was volunteering. As the youngest of four, I happily came along whenever my parents and siblings volunteered. But, community service is not just something I was taught to do; it is something I love to do. Today, I serve others in ways that are closer to my own heart. Serving people and animals “who don’t have a voice” has been and always will be central to who I am. I spent this summer raising awareness and funds for foster children, and I am excited to use those funds this November to personally decorate and deliver new duffel bags with supplies to foster children in my area. Additionally, I have loved dedicating my time to a local animal rescue where I have participated in animal

I arrived home and started my assigned task. I had three weeks to finish my english project and I wanted to get started as soon as possible. A gentle breeze picked up as I set up my materials on my back porch. I meticulously laid out the 5 pots, bag of fertile soil, flower seeds, and a shovel. Unsure of where to begin, I called for my dad who was working in the front of the house. Ever since we build our house in 2011, he has landscaped and built a garden every spring and summer. I used to help him pull weeds out of the garden and plant tomatoes in big huge painters buckets from Home Depot that I painted green. Even my little brother and mom would come out and work in the garden and around the yard. The sun would beat down on us, the birds sung songs, and my dog would be leashed up out back sunbathing in the sun while we worked.