Since my last post, I've been busy applying for jobs, recruiting volunteers, hosting community service days, mentoring high school students, and completing an online course. Despite having a full plate, things at work have been going well.
I can't believe that I only have one month left in my service year! It has flown by much quicker than I expected.
I've been spending a lot of time reflecting on my experiences and focusing on the next phase of my life. I've outlined personal and professional goals that I want to achieve in the near future and look forward to accomplishing them.
Most recently, I've been inspired by City Heroes, a Saturday mentoring program for high school students which I've been a part of for the past 6 months. Two Saturdays a month, I engage in discussions and participate in activities with students concerning social justice issues and participate in community service pertaining to those issues.
This past Saturday, we gathered early in the morning to make posters and signs to promote service and volunteerism within the community. In the afternoon, 150 high school students, along with their 12 team leaders (including myself) led a march in downtown Los Angeles. Initially, I ignorantly assumed that marching around downtown LA would be a bit of a drag and extremely tiring. However, once we began, I was overwhelmed by the response from the community and the enthusiasm of the students. They led one another in inspirational songs and chants and those driving by honked with excitement (in response to the poster which read: Honk if you serve your community!). Bystanders cheered and high-fived us throughout the entire 2-hour march. The day was both remarkable and exhilarating and reignited my passion for service!
Below are pictures of posters and signs from the march.
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