Personal Statement: Community Service Experience

Last year I was belligerent on what my purpose was, and what major to study. I continued to take classes to try and determine what to study but still was not definite on what I wanted to do. There was a career counselor that I met with to assist me in knowing my strengths weaknesses as well as my interest. I then took a career test where it was revealed that my strengths was helping others and a being amongst others. I always knew that I loved assisting others and eventually in my life I wanted to somehow work with individuals who suffer from substance abuse. I desire to obtain both a bachelor in criminal justice and social work. In my heart I know that I can help people with both majors, by assisting people through law enforcement as well

As a recent graduate of the Johns Hopkins University and a new Research Technician at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, becoming more familiar with different healthcare settings and helping others in doing so have always been of my interest. From my experience of volunteering as a piano teacher for inner-city children in Baltimore, I have learnt that even a small commitment and emotional support can make a big difference in the daily lives and the happiness of those in need. I have briefly familiarized myself to the hospital environment by shadowing physicians and conducting biomedical research but have yet to translate my volunteering experiences and the lessons learnt from them to the healthcare setting. I am a friendly, optimistic,

I sincerely have a deep desire to give back to my school and community at large.  I have been given so many opportunities to grow and succeed that I feel that I need to give back to in as many areas as possible.  My involvement in the community began in elementary school through my church group.  I have always had a love for the elderly.  I regularly visited nursing homes and assisted living facilities engaging in activities there.  Also, I worked with the Salvation Army during the Christmas break to raise money for the homeless.  In high school, I have had to manage my time wisely to include volunteering with the demands of advanced placement and dual enrollment classes and extra- curricular activities.  One of my main passions is to volunteer

During my school years, I focused on my grades but for the summer I go to summer programs, such as HCC or TSU, to learn about colleges and to have a personal experience on how interviews progress, etc. I also volunteer at the Houston Food Bank and commit to Pup Squad, this is an organization for helping to set up and adopt puppies and mothers who have been abandoned or abused by previous owners. I am a very dependable person, and I sacrificed myself to offer assistance when someone needs it. I also work well with others and take on difficult or inconspicuous responsibilities. It is my duty to help others who are in need of assistance and I’m willing to do the job.

amazing it is. Some people may think volunteering is just a resume builder, but I really believe it provides an opportunity to really get to know a desired profession and learn to love it even more.

My placement for Community Service -Learning is within a local Waterloo public school. It is located just outside the university area of Waterloo and is part of the Waterloo Region District School Board. This public school has approximately one-hundred and eighty students enrolled in Junior Kindergarten to grade six. This institution is about student achievement and well being. This school values academic standards and the growth of discipline along with creativity. Students develop a skill-set that prepares them to attend a secondary and then post-secondary path of study. Public school gives a student a foundation for learning and social involvement within the larger community.

Service has always been a big part of my high school career. I have grown into the person I want to be, based on the service that I have done. With each service opportunity, I learn something new about myself and the world around me. One of the most meaningful service opportunities I have ever done was on Catholic Heart Work Camp, in Memphis Tennessee. I traveled to Memphis with a group from my youth group, to perform a week of service in poverty stricken areas in and around Memphis. My group was assigned to working in a Birthright office that was in need of cleaning, and repair. As I started the week, I did not know any of the other teens in my group, and I was hesitant to work with them. When we got to our worksite we were overwhelmed with

Community Activities: I have completed many hours of community service throughout my high school education. Last summer and fall I participated in Summa Health System’s Teen LEAD Volunteer Program. I completed curriculum that focused on Character Education, Career Exploration and Leadership Development. I volunteered in the Internal Medicine Center and the Detox Unit. Also, I am part of my school’s service club, Key Club, where various service projects are organized both afterschool and on the weekends. In addition to the Teen LEAD Program and Key Club, I volunteer in my church as a deacon, bell choir member, volunteer for the children’s program and Habitat for Humanity and I attended a mission trip to Asheville, NC last summer.

A large amount of my community service has been spent in some type of child care facility.Weather it be at an elementary school, assiting basketball, chruch events, or even at the day care. Working with kids so much has made me realise just how much one person can make a positive impact in their lives. It’s what drives me to become a Pediatric Physical Therapist. Not only am I just spending time with these kids, but I am showing them how to be a leader as well as a good person in showing them how that can reflect on our community.

Especially since working for the Troy Public Schools maintenance department, I have had the opportunity to meet and help many people within my community. During the holidays I helped at the senior center with decorating and planning, I have set up for the school board meetings, and I have participated in many other jobs that benefit the community. During the two school years that I have attended Troy, I have donated to the food bank during our annual food drive. Back to my hometown, I have over 50 hours of volunteer work and community service at the Blaine Boys and Girls Club. “The Club” is an after school program where kids of all ages go to participate in games and activities, get help with homework, and are able to be surrounded by a friendly environment. After school I would help with snack, cleaning, organizing activities, and helping kids with homework. During the holidays I was a volunteer for the Giving Tree program, where gifts are donated to less fortunate families so that they can have presents under their tree on Christmas Day. I love helping my community and being involved, it builds good characteristics as well as important life

I am a very active volunteer in my community. I previously worked with the Special Olympics as a team leader to create podiums for the medal winners. My classmates and I created wheelchair accessible ramps for the disabled. A challenging task for the project was being able to get the material we used to withstand the outside elements. With hard work and determination we were able to get the task done well before the deadline. I enjoy working with disable people because they’re just like everyone else they want to have fun and spend time with friends. I like the joy I can bring them by volunteering my time and efforts. I also volunteer with habitat for humanity to provide underprivileged families with a place to live. My vocational background

Giving back to your own community is a very positive action, and after college that is what I would like to do. I want to give back in a way that will give minorities a chance to be accepted into something they might think is impossible. Now that I am older I see the opportunity minorities have verses the opportunities other kids have. Since I am going into the communications field I believe if I came back to Corinth twice a year and gave classes on public speaking kids around here would appreciate it. Even though public speaking is taught in school it would be comprehended better from a person you know personally and from the same background. Many kids around here do not get the same chances as others, not because they are not able or

After graduation, I will stay involved in my community by participating in community service projects and providing scholarships to high school students attending college. One of my long-term goals is to always be there for others and to make a difference in improving people’s lives, as well as assisting my family in any of their

To begin, the biggest commitment that I have made during my high school career was in tenth grade when I was inducted into National Honor Society. There are many activities that as a member I have to commit to way ahead of time. The main activity that the organization does more than once a year is the blood drive. People within the community are even invited to give blood and help people that are in need of it. I not only volunteer to work the blood drive every time, I also give part

I am interested in doing volunteering work with Atwell Martin in North Swindon. I currently work for the British Army as a Communication Specialist and would like to gain new skills and experience within real estate.