My Global Learning Experience
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
I volunteer because I love to help people and through this, it lets me get closer to the community. I find it satisfying to act in a way that is consistent with my principles which are respect for individualism, to show kindness and empathy, all while showing justice for all. I believe I have an obligation to bring about good in all my actions and also of not harming others. In addition, I strive to not impose burdens because color, age, and class even though they are human classifications. Once I experienced firsthand what people live through, it's hard not to help. When I volunteer I gain a perspective on what others are dealing with and I gain perspective on my own life. Being able to say I changed something in the world, in the lives of others, gives meaning to me being here. For me, it changes my life from being purely self-centered to being something with meaning for others. I’ve learned so much of who I am as a person. It continuously reminds me of how lucky I am and how I have been given so much in life making me believe it’s important to give to others as well. In helping others, it has taught me how to cooperate, be compassionate, and have moved past my comfort zone to acquire skills that I once lacked. Through volunteer work, I have met people from different backgrounds, cultures, and I’m reminded that we are all in this together and we need to support each other. Life has so much to offer if we remember to look beyond ourselves. The time we devote can make a difference in the world we live in.
Below is a list of some organizations that I have dedicated my time with. I encourage anyone seeking volunteer opportunities to click the links below.
Ramapo for Children
Ramapo provides adults with learning disabilities a toolbox of strategies and techniques that promote positive behavior and foster social and emotional skill development.
https://ramapoforchildren.org/services-programs/staff-assistant-experience/\
Healthy Matthew
A nonprofit organization that provides children with dental cleaning and knowledge about food, eating habits, and proper dental hygiene.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Nonprofit-Organization/Healthy-Matthew-125400210815991/
Biscayne National Park
Protects rare combination of aquamarine waters, emerald islands, and fish-bejeweled coral reefs. Here too is evidence of 10,000 years of human history, from pirates and shipwrecks to pineapple farmers and presidents.. https://www.nps.gov/bisc/index.htm
The FIU Nature Preserve
An 11-acre environmental education facility, representing the Florida Everglades. It is used to share ecological knowledge gained by university researchers with FIU students and the community.
https://gogreen.fiu.edu/topics/the-nature-preserve/index.html
Remote Area Medical Remote Area Medical (RAM)
A major nonprofit provider of free mobile clinics.
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