Help check out guest and make operation move smoothly.Showed them around to see local art. Helped clean and make place more presentable
Learned a lot about shelter for the homeless. I was in charge of taking all the names of the people that entered. Had to separate men, women, and families into groups. Had to select who could get shelter for the night which was very hard to prioritize who needed it the most.
Help direct traffic so visitors did not get confused. When cold lead them to hot chocolate stations to make a pleasant experience. Got lead them to all unique light and attraction Shelby farms had to offer.
Help check out painting and creative objects for local artist. Clean and model the store to make it look presentable. Help guest around to look at local pieces.
Got to mentor more kids via zoom to tell them option after high school. This time instead of pushing college , trade school, or military talk about the importance of having a plan. You can work at a fed ex or amazon as long as you stack money on the side and find out a side gig that can make you more money. Don't won't to work hard labor jobs all your life.
Went to Shelby Farms to meet some kids to help mentor and explain the value of college. Told them other options such as military or trade school. Had a great time talking to them and hopefully planting a seed in their head.
Took empty and unused bottle to recycling bis so they would not end up in the trash. Broke down all cardboard boxes to be reused instead of thrown away.
Went to set up table to separate cardboard, glass, and paper product to improve recycling separations. Got rod of all plastic wrap and took it out to load in recycling truck so it did not end up as litter.
Thank you so much for volunteering with us Shannon. Your work was well appreciated. Volunteers like you make Starry Nights a success. We look forward to having you back to volunteer with us soon.