Things I Ve Done To Make A Difference
What is something I have done to make a difference? Hmmmm...that’s a great question. I’d like to think that I’m a pretty decent person who cares about my community. However, after reading this essay question I really had to search my mind to think of how my presence has made a difference in the world.
There isn’t one major thing I’ve done to make a difference, but I have done many small things that have contributed positively to my community. Throughout late middle school and all of high school I have participated in an organization called the National Honor Society. One of the four important criteria of being a member is to serve others. Every year each member of the club has to find at least one way to volunteer in the community.
Some members try and find the easy way out (at least that’s what I think), and make posters to hang …show more content…
While helping there only takes a few hours, the work is just a little bit tiring, especially after a long day.
Recently after a long day of school, piano lessons, and working out, I raced to Manna. While I was pretty exhausted myself, I was able to dedicate just a few hours of my time to make others lives better.
As I scanned the aisles for the items on the lists, I was able to really appreciate how thankful I am for my life. While many things seem to go wrong, those minor details really aren’t that big of a deal. There is always someone that has is worse. While I am worrying about attending college, or taking a test, I should refocus my thoughts, and just be thankful that I have the opportunity to get an education, as well as come home to a roof over my head and food to eat. I am grateful that such a simple activity was able to teach me a lesson while I was helping others. Volunteering makes not only a difference for others, but also in my
There isn’t one major thing I’ve done to make a difference, but I have done many small things that have contributed positively to my community. Throughout late middle school and all of high school I have participated in an organization called the National Honor Society. One of the four important criteria of being a member is to serve others. Every year each member of the club has to find at least one way to volunteer in the community.
Some members try and find the easy way out (at least that’s what I think), and make posters to hang …show more content…
While helping there only takes a few hours, the work is just a little bit tiring, especially after a long day.
Recently after a long day of school, piano lessons, and working out, I raced to Manna. While I was pretty exhausted myself, I was able to dedicate just a few hours of my time to make others lives better.
As I scanned the aisles for the items on the lists, I was able to really appreciate how thankful I am for my life. While many things seem to go wrong, those minor details really aren’t that big of a deal. There is always someone that has is worse. While I am worrying about attending college, or taking a test, I should refocus my thoughts, and just be thankful that I have the opportunity to get an education, as well as come home to a roof over my head and food to eat. I am grateful that such a simple activity was able to teach me a lesson while I was helping others. Volunteering makes not only a difference for others, but also in my