Field Report: YMCA Educational Services (YES!)–Stephanie W.
I officially decided not to renew a year with VISTA. As much as I have enjoyed working with YES!, I have found that it is not financially feasible for me … Continue reading
Be the change YOU want to see in the WORLD!!
I have always tried to be an asset to the population I am serving. This year has been an eye opening experience in many ways. Being on a Vista team … Continue reading
Drawing from my mind
The summer fellowship started yesterday – crazy how in these past couple months, time seems to just fly away. Great to get to know a new group of students; I’m … Continue reading
Field Report: Woodlands Conservancy
After the informative plant identification workshop in April, my interest in botany and plant identification has continued to grow! In fact, I’ve taken it upon myself to create a pocket … Continue reading
Field Report: Woodlands Conservancy
In April I was lucky enough to participate in another intensive plant identification workshop lead by renowned southern botanist Dr. Charles Allen. This workshop took place at Woodlands Trail, allowing … Continue reading
Field Report: YMCA Educational Services (YES!)–Stephanie W.
At the end of last month, we held our happy hour fundraiser, Gin & Phonics, at The Rusty Nail. Although we did not raise a significant amount from the 20% … Continue reading
Subjunctive Mood
What have I been thinking about these past couple weeks? Hmmm, in no chronological order: -Realizing how I feel both confused and excited about my next steps / this upcoming … Continue reading
Shattering The Illusion of Service
Somebody asked me why I chose to become a VISTA. After thinking about it for a few minutes I realized that I did not know. I never planned on … Continue reading
Volunteer Appreciation
Volunteers are a big part of the -day-to-day functions at the UNITY Warehouse. We currently host 22 volunteers a week. Our volunteers sort donations, make starter kits and tidy up. … Continue reading
Field Report: YMCA Educational Services (YES!)–Stephanie W.
This month’s blog entry is difficult to write. Much of my time was spent in the hospital where I lost my sister to a rare auto-immune disease that attacked her … Continue reading
