Cherry Blossom Picnic at Memphis Botanic

This experience influenced my future goals by showing me how much I enjoy working in environments that involve people and community engagement. It made me more interested in opportunities where I can interact with others, help create positive experiences, and be part of something meaningful. It also made me consider roles that involve event coordination or working in spaces that promote environmental awareness. This experience definitely changed my perspective on my role within the community. It made me realize that even small roles, like being an attendant, can have a big impact on people’s experiences. I saw how being helpful, welcoming, and present can make someone’s visit more enjoyable, which showed me that I can contribute to my community in simple but meaningful ways. The relationships I formed during this experience might influence my future involvement because I now feel more connected to the people and the environment. Being around others who care about the community and nature made me more motivated to stay involved and look for similar opportunities in the future. I would consider continuing to volunteer with this organization because I had a positive experience and felt like my time was meaningful. I enjoyed being part of something that brought people together and highlighted the importance of nature, so I would like to be involved again if I have the opportunity. In the future, I would change my approach by being more proactive and taking more initiative. I would try to ask more questions, step into more responsibilities, and find ways to go beyond just my assigned role. I think this would help me grow more and make an even bigger impact during the experience.