Soooo this morning there were a lot of random things to do for St. Vincent de Paul. The building where the volunteers work and where the thrift store is in, can be described as VERY OLD. The volunteer quarters still have the original black painted walls, and recently a load of cream colored paint was donated. This of course made a very easy equation. black walls + new cream paint = snazzy bright interiors that are better to work in! Mrs. Harper (another leader in the organization) led us in painting a long hallway.
Later, we went on a few home visits. Each time I visit someone, I really understand the purpose of this organization. Yes, you may get people who are hard to work with, but they are truly in desperate need of help. Today I talked with a single mother working hard to find a job and support her family. She was living in a bad and close-to-dangerous apartment building. She needed help with her rent and barely asked for monetary assistance. Many people think that volunteering is only about helping others...but I've come to realize these people also help me in ways they can't even realize. Seeing their strength in times of hardship really give me hope. Hope that against all odds, humanity endures.
-S
Hours Volunteered:4
Total Hours To Date: 13
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