Don't know if this exists in Chit Chat or not so I'm starting one. Do any of you volunteer your time anywhere?
I think you should all spend time volunteering if you sit in front of your computers so much
Hospital: I spent several years volunteering in an oncology ward with patients that had mild to severe cases of cancer. I spent another year working with patients with long-term physical pain and wrote a research article based on my experience there for the Westinghouse project while in high school.
Religious Institution: I volunteered in school to run a giving campaign. Basically I recruited people, and spent a couple days calling students to raise money for little kids. I also woke up really early one morning to go to a Church on the south side and help baby sit kids even though I wasn't Christian. That was a one time thing.
Habitat for Humanity: I did this for a while in college. It was fun, but I wasn't the biggest fan of the religious undertones. At the same time there were a lot of slackers there who didn't have any idea how to use a single tool.
Big Brothers/Big Sisters: This is probably the one program that really changed me. I had a lot of fun doing this and learned a lot about myself. I don't recommend it to most people because it's a big committment but do it if you're looking for something longterm.
I've also volunteered on occasion at homeless shelters. I want to really find something at an animal shelter at some point.
So yeah what have you done? Maybe people can give each other ideas since some of you cool college kids are bored with your summers
-Rudey
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