Preview

Reflective Paper

Satisfactory Essays
Open Document
Open Document
497 Words
Grammar
Grammar
Plagiarism
Plagiarism
Writing
Writing
Score
Score
Reflective Paper
Reflective Paper
Doing volunteer work is a great way to get involved within a community. The Houston Food Bank is a place that I had been in before. In my experience I have found that I really like to volunteer and I plan on going back in the near future. Volunteering has helped me in exploring my interests and abilities. It is through volunteer opportunities that I have learned how to communicate with others and acquire skills that can transfer into the workplace. When trying to find a job, employers look for volunteer experience because that just shows them that you take time out of your life to help others.
I have also learned that the world does not revolve around me. There are many people in much worse situations that need help. I am grateful for the opportunities that I have been given in life. I am fortunate enough to be in a position where I am able to help those in need. Serving the community whether big or small will make a big impact on the lives of people that need it the most. By doing this we not only encourage others to volunteer, but we help the less fortunate form a more positive outlook on life.
Volunteering at the Houston Food Bank this past Saturday I saw how much productivity was done in just the four hours that I was there. The workers are always enthusiastic and that just creates a welcoming mood for all who attend. Another thing that I like is that at the end of our volunteer hours the employees of the Houston Food Bank give the number of meals that is served from the work that the volunteers put in. Overall, I feel that volunteering helps me improve as a person. It is a great way to serve a community as well as meet new people.
I feel that everyone should volunteer it does not necessarily have to be at the Houston Food Bank but it should be in a place where they feel that their time will be well spent. I am glad I got the chance to volunteer because I feel better about myself knowing that I helped others and I look forward to many more

You May Also Find These Documents Helpful

  • Powerful Essays

    Volunteering provides me with a platform to organize public programs and gives me a unique opportunity to transform people and connect with the community, realizing my passion of making the world a better place.…

    • 1902 Words
    • 8 Pages
    Powerful Essays
  • Satisfactory Essays

    Each year in November I volunteer at The Basket Brigade. We assemble boxes full of food for the less fortunate to have for Thanksgiving/the holiday season. After assembling the boxes we each take 4-5 and deliver them to anyone who has requested them. This opportunity is very eye opening, it shows you how much a little kindness goes and how thankful people are that you care. I have also volunteered at Feed My Starving Children for the last few years. This organization allows you to help pack food to send to children across the…

    • 95 Words
    • 1 Page
    Satisfactory Essays
  • Good Essays

    KRC Food Pantry

    • 354 Words
    • 2 Pages

    Although, the volunteer work is part of the requirements for the Honors program, it is a way of life for me. I know the importance of helping those who are less fortunate or who are simply going thru. It also teaches our children how to have a giving heart, and to always be thankful for the blessings in their…

    • 354 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Good Essays
  • Satisfactory Essays

    During my 10th grade year, me and my fellow classmates volunteered for Keep Gastonia Beautiful. I got the chance to volunteer at the Gastonia Farmers Market where I got to help package earthworm kits. I got the chance to go to different parks throughout Gastonia, picking up trash and spreading out mulch on the playground. Our school actually recieved an award from Keep Gastonia Beautiful.…

    • 65 Words
    • 1 Page
    Satisfactory Essays
  • Powerful Essays

    Have you had any volunteer experiences and, if so, what did you like about participating? Give at least one example of what you liked. I have volunteered with Canterbury United Methodist Church on a mission trip and the Birmingham Zoo. When I volunteered with Canterbury, we went on a mission trip to Asheville, North Carolina for a week during the summer. I had the opportunity to travel to another city, in a different state, to help those who are less fortunate and live in harsh conditions. Seeing the harsh conditions that some people live in was very eye-opening for me because it really made me realize how fortunate, not only I, but the rest of my community is. I loved helping the people in Asheville because I knew that it is something they…

    • 1441 Words
    • 6 Pages
    Powerful Essays
  • Good Essays

    Operation Shoestring

    • 753 Words
    • 4 Pages

    You are not only helping someone in areas where they can’t necessarily help themselves, but also helping yourself. You are gaining character and leadership skills to better your future career, There are many issues in the community that a simple act of service can help. Volunteering is also very valuable when it comes to entering college. It shows colleges that the applicant is bringing something to their campus and they are ready to go above and beyond to succeed and accomplish goals inside the classroom. It can also impress admission officers when trying to enroll in graduate school. Once out of college volunteering can demonstrate to future employers that you have a dedications for your community and would have the same for your…

    • 753 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Good Essays
  • Good Essays

    I volunteered at Texas Humane Heroes, a local animal welfare organization that gives a homeless dog or cat a chance of finding home. It is a nonprofit organization that benefits from the involvement of volunteers. This was a very unique experience because I got to work with a lot of different volunteers and staff members. There were different volunteering opportunities from foster volunteering to helping out around the place. I helped around the place with other volunteers. We cleaned the dog and cat cages and washed their bowls. It wasn’t fun to pick up their waste, but we got to play with the puppies and the kittens. We also had to greet customers and inform them about the cats and the dogs that they had up there. In the afternoon, we had to walk the dogs. So many volunteers and I, took the dogs out.…

    • 389 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Good Essays
  • Good Essays

    Since eighth grade I have volunteered regularly at Prodisee Pantry, a local food bank that gives out boxes of food every week. Prodisee was the first place I volunteered on my venture. Then I started to serve at my old middle school on Tuesdays, usually in the science department where I could offer the most assistance. From there I began leading a small group for middle schoolers at one of my churches on Wednesday nights. However, that was the extent of my service for the first two months of the year, but soon I did something completely new to remind me of the purpose of the 365…

    • 552 Words
    • 3 Pages
    Good Essays
  • Good Essays

    DACA Scholarship Essay

    • 689 Words
    • 3 Pages

    This ranges from volunteering at open houses at the high school I attend, book sales, and Wic Centers. Volunteering at Wic Centers have been one of the places that I have been most involved in. During the summer, when I am not in any medical programs I usually volunteer there from 8:00 A. M up to 5:00 P.M. I help by reading and playing with children between ages 0-7 or helping distributes free lunches during the summer or helping clean the tables and chairs of the place where they eat during the summer. Overall, I have made more than 200 hours of community service learning hours over the last two summers and a total of more than 300 community service hours in the last three years of high school.…

    • 689 Words
    • 3 Pages
    Good Essays
  • Satisfactory Essays

    I've volunteered in a number of places and many events, but the one's that have left an impact on me is my time spent at The Women's safe house and Guardian Angels shop and food pantry. They both helped my family through the crisis of leaving my abusive father financially, emotionally, and physically. At the Woman safe house I couldn't help but see the kids and teenager that I was babysitting and see myself in there place and I quickly became that mentor I and help them see past the darkness and into their bright futures. I wanted to give back to the guardian angels for helping us with clothes and food so now I help run their thrift shop and work as the secretary during pantry day. All the people I serve are in the place my family and I was…

    • 161 Words
    • 1 Page
    Satisfactory Essays
  • Good Essays

    Volunteer work has also been an activity that I like to include in my life. I currently volunteer at Saint Francis House feeding the…

    • 513 Words
    • 3 Pages
    Good Essays
  • Good Essays

    By giving your time and showing compassion for the people in need you will help them to feel comfortable getting the assistance that is so necessary to their survival and health. Volunteering is a way to help that has the ability to give back. There are many great benefits to volunteer work, and not only by helping people in need. According to Shayla in Benefits of Volunteering in College, volunteering can also "build your network", "strengthen your resume", and of course give you the knowledge to better understand the people you are giving your time to (Shayla). Building your network will be a vital part of life when trying to find jobs, internships, and make business connections. People you meet through volunteering have the ability to forever affect your life and may well continue to be a part of your life for years to come. What better place to meet people who share the same drive to help others as you do than at an organization who helps feed Americans in need? These hours will not go unnoticed on your resume either. "Scholarship committees love to learn how youth are helping their communities." These hours will not only be valued by the people they help, as you spend time helping others your outlook on life is changed by the skills and real life experience you gain from it. While giving your time you will see that people who are in need are no different from…

    • 1023 Words
    • 5 Pages
    Good Essays
  • Powerful Essays

    safeguarding

    • 1309 Words
    • 6 Pages

    I really enjoy volunteering its rewarding and challenging all at the same time. Its sometimes brings your own personal experiences into the day and you have to learn boundaries and self-disclosure.…

    • 1309 Words
    • 6 Pages
    Powerful Essays
  • Powerful Essays

    One thing that I like to do in my free time is volunteer. I have worked with many programs but the one that sticks out with me the most is…

    • 1819 Words
    • 8 Pages
    Powerful Essays
  • Good Essays

    My Family Heritage Essay

    • 430 Words
    • 2 Pages

    A major part of my life has been centered around my family. The many holiday get-togethers and birthday parties with homemade ice cream and chocolate cake bring back some of my earliest memories. The older I become, the more I realize I would like to share the feeling of community I felt when I was with family to the other people in my life. One way I was able to do this was through volunteering.…

    • 430 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Good Essays