Service Learning Reflection

Service Learning Reflection #2 According to my site coordinator, she stated that “The ideal social issue for the community service for my children would be more funding to actually implement a more home like atmosphere. For many of my children, this is their second home. I have my teens all eat at a table, for most of them this was a new concept. Teaching them etiquette and manners are very important factors. I've had them since they were in kinder or first grade. Most have moved from the area but they still come here to be at the club. They always say it is their home. Although, at times I do not have enough funding to do the programing, excursions, or events, I would like to do with them. Nevertheless, I do not let this stop me. I just
The “ideal service program” would be to improve the social issue and achieve this is to make the club free for everyone to join. The club’s goal is to provide a fun and safe environment for students to go to when their parents cannot pick them up after school. Their parents are usually busy at work and cannot pick their children up; therefore, they stay there until the club close. The site coordinator is like a parent to them. She said it makes her feel accomplish because the students feel comfortable to talk to her, tell her all their problems, and appreciate everything she do for them. The Boys and Girls club has a friendly atmosphere because all the staff work together and make sure the students feel safe
It was great experienced because they understood what I taught them. I used my knowledge from Math 122 which is teaching kids how to do Math. I taught them different ways that they can approach the problem. I volunteered a total of 3 hours at the Boys and Girls club this month. I did one and a half hour one day and one and a half hour another day. This is a good method to use because I have more energy when helping the kids with their homework and I get to learn different things every day.
I believe my service has made a difference at this site because they feel more happy when adult care about them and listen to their problems.The Boys and Girls club is a nonprofit club so they cannot afford a lot of employees. I believe I made a difference for the social problem because I helped these students understand the materials they supposed to learn in class. This experience was eye opening because seeing how happy the kids understand something made me feel like I did a good job teaching