The Importance Of Volunteering In The National Honor Society

When I had first been accepted into the National Honor Society, I never fathomed that it would change me as much as it did. As a Junior in high school I was excited to be apart of such a prestige group, but I didn’t realize how much of an impact that some of our group’s volunteer opportunities would have on me. In my Junior Year I had helped out with the Red Cross Blood Drive at Pillager High School. Though my volunteer experiences in my Junior Year were memorable to me, the volunteering that I was apart of my Senior Year ended up being the most meaningful to me. In my Senior Year of being in the National Honor Society, I was excited to volunteer and to help those in need. I helped out with a soup kitchen in Brainerd through another organization that I am in, the Student Council. As I scooped soup into bowls and placed them onto people’s trays, I could see a look of appreciation and gratitude on their faces. This was the first time in my National Honor Society career where I understood just how much my time and effort meant to these individuals. This volunteer opportunity made me realize that a simple meal, smile, and effort to do something helpful and nice can really make someone’s day brighter or easier. Although running soup kitchens were a great way to help individuals and the community, my favorite volunteer
Unlike some National Honor Society members, I put aside time in my busy schedule to commit to events that I sign up for. I am a member who wants to volunteer and make a difference in people’s lives, not just to complete the required hours for the year. The National Honor Society has not only taught me that there is more to myself and my abilities than I once saw, but it also taught me a life lesson of how important it is in life to respect and be kind to those around