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being involved sets a good example for the younger ones and
strengthens one’s self.” — SamanthaVanSlochteren
“I enjoy volunteering. We are able to help the world in so many
ways without even knowing.Seeing people enjoy something
is one of the best feelings. When you are physically doing
something, it makes you feel involved.” — Angelina Voung
“I give back because my actions are louder than my words. I’m
nota person who just says things and doesn’t commit. I stay true
to my words.
“To feel like I’m doing something right I need to physically
do it myself. The continuing encouragement makes me want to
keep going and help. It makes me feel happy when I’m doing
something right.
“I like to think about how privileged I am and how others
don’t have those opportunities. I’m thankful for them and
want to take advantage of those opportunities.
“There is a special feeling when you’re giving back. It’s not
all about getting free food t-shirts, or stickers. If you do not
like what is going on, then go out there and do something
about it. When you’re trying to do something positive and
impactful, no one is going to tell you no.”
— Leda Pho-Thai
Honestly, most of us do not know why we want to
give back. Once you start doing it, you start developing
appreciation for it. Giving back makes you feel like
you have a purpose.
Doing community work, you start developing
relationships with different people, and start getting
to know your community more. There’s a certain
feeling that gives you that makes you want to do more.
Once you experience it yourself, you have a better
understanding of what’s going on.
Without Interact, many of us would not have the
chance to grow as an individual. Interact allows us
to get to know our community, as well as ourselves.
We get to see and experience the different things that
make up our community.
When you put service above self, the world can be a
much better place.
Volunteering is not always easy, but you always get
something out of it, whether it be friendship, or even
just an experience that makes everything worth doing.
We are the youth and we are the future. Most people
might not realize the power that youth holds because
they might think that being a kid, you can only do so
much. Many of us look around and realize that we need
to take action to make our communities a better space for
us, and for all.
Sometimes, we might feel powerless, but volunteering
gives us that feeling that we can indeed make a change
and help out the community.
As individuals, if you want the world to be a better place,
you should take action and help. Be the change that you
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