I find solace in the unifying reminder that despite our superficial differences and individual
I find solace in the unifying reminder that despite our superficial differences and individual
United Way of America (UWA) is a non-profit organization which helps shape policy and strengths individuals and families in order to achieve greater human potential through education, healthy living, and income stability. This organization has successfully used the public relation process for many years. Their brand and image is world renowned, their messaging and has been clear and concise. More importantly the UWA has helped millions of people of their 150 years of existence.…
What if your mother suddenly has a terrible heart attack and now needs open heart surgery. Picture your son or daughter getting into car wreck and needs an emergency blood transfusion. Imagine a sibling having leukemia, and needs regular blood transfusions to survive. Not exactly what you want to think about on a Sunday afternoon, but these are the harsh realities of the world we live in. Many of you may have experience with these tragedies, and lost. If your thinking “I wish I knew of a way to help” well there is a way. With the simple donation of blood, platelets or plasma, you could save the life of a loved one or a complete stranger.…
The American Heart Association has evolved into a nation-wide program since its birth in the 1915. According to American Heart Association (2010) a group of social workers and doctors in New York formed the Association for Prevention and Relief of Heart Disease. Due to the minimal information regarding heart disease people with heart disease are considered doom and most were in bed rest. Many doctors research and studied to determine if people with heart disease could return to a normal life and also return to work. Soon, associations started to form along the East Coast, mainly in Boston, Philadelphia, and Chicago in the 1920s.…
For some reason, I always go into things with a negative perspective, it’s somewhat of a defense mechanism. My experience as a UCSF Mission Bay Volunteer completely diminished this defense mechanism. At first, I questioned volunteering at UCSF Mission Bay Hospital. I questioned if delivering newspapers and hot beverages would have any effect on patients. I was also scared and sad by the thought of being in the hospital each week and seeing how sick and upset people are. The main reason I wanted to become a volunteer was to gain an experience in the medical field. Little did I know, I would gain a lot more from being a UCSF volunteer. I never really thought I would form relationships with patients, visitors, and staff.…
The American Red Cross falls into three categories when dealing with the different kinds of service: nation’s response to war, responding to natural disasters, and other human suffering. Whenever any of these occur, the American Red Cross is always there to lend a hand and do whatever is needed to improve the situation. The people that work with this organization want to help those who are suffering, and their help is…
After being a part of Key Club throughout my high school years, I learned how to give back to the community that has raised me and the conspicuous impact I can have in someone’s life simply through volunteering. Through Key Club, I help create service projects with local organizations and give members of our club an opportunity to volunteer and give back. One experience I will never forget is helping set up a blood drive in school with one of our local organizations, Bloodworks Northwest, a local blood bank that helps saves lives through research, innovation and education in blood. Our Key Club had to inform the school of the event that was happening, and encourage students to donate blood. It required hours of creating posters, informing the…
The second organization that I had the opportunity to volunteer for is Goodwill Rescue mission. They created this organization in 1896. Under the leadership of Rev. Lawrence Sutherland, the purpose of the organization moved from being a struggling institution to one with a nationwide reputation. They shared the love of God in Christ by providing food, shelter, spiritual guidance and instruction for the poor and the homeless in Newark. According to Goodwill Rescue mission, they affiliate with helping the individuals directly rather than send them someplace else to fend for themselves. The program is also working with some of these individuals to get them back on their feet to fend for themselves. They have to go through programs if any of them…
A few events that I have helped out with are Give It Back Day, Parent’s Night Out, and the Blood Drive. When I helped out at the Blood Drive, I was a blood buddy and talked to the donators so that they were more comfortable while they were giving blood. Overall, this event had the potential to actually physically save lives and I am glad that I could be a part of it. I went to a client’s house during…
One of my most beloved volunteering experiences happened through a program that helps celebrate American Veterans, the program is named Corvettes for Vets. I have happily served my community through this event every year since my Freshman year. During this program I help to establish a clean and peaceful environment; I enjoy serving my community and I especially enjoy serving those who have fought to ensure the freedoms I enjoy daily.…
Volunteering has driven me to becoming a better person. It has taught me essential life skills that will follow my footsteps for the rest of my life. I volunteer to give back to a community that has given me so much. The opportunities I have received throughout my life has given me motivation to be involved in my community. I am grateful for the help I received from others. I have always been challenged by members of my community to go above and beyond the expectations. Without the extra push, I would not be where I am today.…
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…
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.…
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…
Have you ever wondered who started the American Red Cross? Well you're looking at the person who started it. My name is Clarissa Harlowe Barton, but people just call me Clara Barton. I was born on December 25,1821 in North Oxford, Massachusetts to Stephen and Sarah Stone Barton. I had four siblings and they were Dorothy, Stephen, David and Sally. Also I wasn't married and I did not have any kids. In my lifetime I was a teacher , a nurse in the army and president of the American Red Cross. So before I was a nurse in the army I worked up to become a school teacher. When I was 13 I started to focus on my studies more. I went back to school in 1835, but when I wasn't at school I was working at my brother's Mill. In May 1839 I had my first classroom…
Every fall since my freshman year, a group of students, including myself, rake leaves from people's yards in Three Forks; usually these are for the ones who can't do it themselves and is a greatly appreciated by our entire community. I've also volunteer to give blood every fall and spring since last year. I've been turned away once because I have very small veins, which makes it difficult for them to poke. The times I've been able to give, finding a vein is usually a step that entails a few tries and the process normally takes an hour or so for me. Although giving can be difficult at times for me, I love knowing that somewhere I'm saving a life. This spring, I plan on helping a man who recently had a brain tumor removed. He had a rough surgery along with a difficult recovery, and it is unsure when he will be able to go back to work. I will help him by going grocery shopping for him, cleaning his house, taking him to any appointments he has scheduled during my visit, and simply just by keeping him company. This man is close to my heart, so I believe helping him will have an immense impact on me as to who I can help and what I can do for people, whether it be big or…