Outreach Volunteer

Volunteering with the Catholic Charities of West Tennessee was a good and eye-opening experience for me! This opportunity definitely influenced some future career goals that I have, as I hope to be very active in community work like this. Being able to witness the immediate impact of providing food and encouraging words to the individuals was amazing. What I learned about the community I served was that the population has varying needs, particularly during the holiday season, and that many families rely on community support during these times. I worked as part of a team and this did impact my experience. We were all committed to the same goal of helping those in need and because of this, we were able to work together to find ways to distribute the food effectively. This was my first time volunteering with this organization and I will go back and continue volunteering with them, because of the positive environment and atmosphere that I experienced. This service opportunity aligned with my values and beliefs. I think giving back to the community by doing things such as providing meals to those who need them is one of the greatest things an individual can contribute to the betterment of the quality of life for all.