When I found out that volunteer work was required to pass my classes, I was excited to help out! I have been involved in community service and volunteer work since middle school, and I am chomping at the bit to volunteer again. It certainly isn’t an easy task to be a competent volunteer. I am a good volunteer because I have years of experience; I am a hard worker; and I have a positive attitude.
I am a good volunteer because I am very experienced in a variety of different serving opportunities. Several years ago, I did a week long community service trip in the past that was not only educational but also very fun. I helped the elderly and physically disabled by completing house projects they were unable to do. I have also packed Smart Sacks in the past for Manna Foods. This program gives kids the ability to eat packed food while they are home on the weekends and couldn’t normally eat. My experience makes me a good volunteer because of my firsthand knowledge of the less fortunate and my skills in helping them.
Another good attribute I have is being a hard worker. On my week long missions trips I worked 50 hours in a week to complete projects such as painting, siding, and minor construction. I remember when my team of volunteers and I had to work overtime to complete a difficult project for a handicapped man. Another example of my work ethic is my commitment to baseball. Last season I was honored to be nominated for All-Gazette First Team in baseball and I realize that it was from years of dedication to get there. As an athlete and a volunteer, I know that being hardworking is essential.
I am a good volunteer because I have a positive attitude. When my high school baseball team lost to our rivals last spring, we started to implode on the field and off. Instead of moping around and dragging my feet, I picked myself up and rallied the rest of my team for the next game ahead. Not only does a good attitude make me feel better, but it also helps others. For instance, on my service trip to Mattoon, Illinois, we had the tough job of building a wheelchair ramp on a mobile home. The lack of a house foundation made measuring and leveling in its construction very difficult. I realize when I volunteer (or play baseball) with a positive attitude it becomes contagious to others.
Being a good volunteer means having experience, possessing a hard work ethic, and maintaining a positive attitude. I have also discovered that these qualities make volunteering easier and more fun. I love getting the chance to volunteer and help make a beneficial difference in someone else’s life.
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