During my experience at St. Vincent Warehouse I was assigned many different activities. During my first time I organized books into different categories, and then put them on display for people to buy. My second experience I was assigned to peel off price tags off of dishes that were donated to the warehouse. Then after that was accomplished I began the very big task of organizing through jewelery. On my third day of volunteering I was instructed to help one of the employees organize shoes, place them in large barrels, and weigh them for shipping.
During my days of volunteering I met some very interesting and fun people. The employees that I worked with made my experience worthwhile. They kept me interested and laughing throughout my entire experience. It made it seem like I wasn't even volunteering, but instead like I was just hanging out with some of my friends. They all had a very open mind and got along with each other very well. It seemed like they had a very successful community.
One of the things I never realized was how much stuff gets donated to the warehouse. In the back there was an entire cage full of clothes, and it seemed as though every time I came back there was always something new or new books to sort through. Also it was really neat to see how appreciative the people who came to shop there were. They were so grateful for all the things offered at the warehouse. It makes me realize how lucky I am, and to be very appreciative for all the things and for all the opportunities I am presented with.
Even though I have completed my 10 hours, I think I will want to go back and continue to volunteer there.
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i know. it also happened the same thing to me. i thought that i wasn't that gratefully until i went and do my volunteer work there, and then i realize how lucky i am and grateful of all the things that i have today.
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