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Personal Narrative: A Dream Foundation
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My experience as a volunteer with Dream A Dream foundation has been immensely enriching and fulfilling. I thoroughly enjoyed my stint as a volunteer at the Dream Connect center, a subsidiary of Dream A Dream foundation. Dream A Dream is a social entrepreneurial venture that works towards social change. I was to provide support as a facilitator and mentor to children in the age bracket of 15-18 years. Initially I was a little skeptical about my teaching abilities and wondered how far I could really help those vulnerable kids. But all my inhibitions dissipated after my first encounter with those kids. I looked forward to spending time with them. Many of the youngsters I’ve interacted with are very ambitious and are eager to work

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