You won’t believe what happened to me.
I’m already on the cheer team, in the yearbook committee and the student council.
what happened?
Ms. Marina said that to have a better chance at college, i need more “volunteer hours”.
can you believe that?
Well, you know you shouldn’t do volunteer work just for college...
rather, because you want to make a difference.
how does she think I have any time to do “volunteer work?”
Yeah, I know. But I feel like I have too much on my plate to spend who knows how many hours each week doing volunteer stuff.
And I need to study more to keep my grades up and to start researching for Ms. Marina’s paper.
Luckily, she teamed me up with Jeff so we can share the work, but still
I don’t know what to do.
There are some options: the food bank, a non-profit to help education...there are so many choices. Too bad I can’t help everyone
Do you already know where you’d like to volunteer?
The what?
The buddy program. It’s a program offered by our school district where older children are paired up with elementary school children and you spend time with them.
Sometimes you help them with homework, and other times you read for them at the library.
It’s a fun way to help people.
...Huh. When are you going?
We’re meeting at 3 p.m. at the library on Saturday.
The volunteers will have to show up there at 2:30 p.m., and then we’ll be divided into groups depending on which activity we will help the children do.
Hey, why don’t you come with me to the buddy program?
Ok, why not? I’ll come too
Last time, I helped a couple of children with their math homework. And when Francesca came, she read to first graders.
I had a lot of fun. Those kids were super smart and asked a ton of questions about the book. I loved talking with them.
Oh man, I should’ve grabbed some lunch
Uh, Sure.
Did you decide to come too?
Yep. The kids wanted me to finish reading the book from last time.
You guys ready?
Ok Taylor, are you up for more tutoring?
Alright then. Francesca, would you like to continue reading the book? Kristy has been asking for you. She doesn’t want to finish it with anyone but you.
Nice to meet you, Jody. Thank you for coming here today. We usually do some exercises to help volunteers interact with the children, but we’re a little shorthanded today.
Would you be ok playing with children on your own?
We prepared an art activity, so they just need someone to paint with them.
Sure, sir.
Yes. I want to see how Kyle’s math test went; we studied hard for it.
more than ready!
Just be patient. Kids can understand if someone is a good person, and you are.
A little bit uptight, but you have the best interest in mind for them.
Good, then go to your station and start preparing. The children will be here soon.
What if they don’t like me? I’m not that good with kids
taking care of my little sister is one thing, but...
do fine
