Serving with a Smile: BRUNCH

Saturday, January 3rd from 10:00am to Sunday, December 27th, 2026 12:00pm
Shelby Thomas
Andres Chacon
Andres Chacon
Brooklyn Odie

Today, I had the opportunity to volunteer at Room at the Inn for their Serve with a Smile lunch program. During this event, I helped serve meals and assisted with welcoming and interacting with community members who came for lunch. I enjoyed participating in this service because I saw firsthand how a warm meal and a positive interaction can brighten someone's day and foster a sense of dignity and community. Working alongside fellow volunteers to prep, serve, and clean up also allowed me to strengthen my teamwork and communication skills. Experiences like this continue to reinforce the value of serving others with compassion and working collectively to support our local community.

Gave 2.00 hours on 10/10/2026 with Emerging Leaders Program, Volunteer Odyssey
Andres Chacon