Over my four years of high school, I have done a lot of volunteering and have been exposed to a wide variety of experiences. Every single opportunity has helped me grow as a human being. From my volunteering experiences, I believe that I have strenthened my inter-personal communication skills, developed strong work habits, and shared my friendly personality with different types of people in many different situations. I love working with people and feel a great satisfaction in helping to make a difference in other's lives.
North Woods Dressage Association is a big part of my life. I have spent the majority of my summers over the past four years volunteering at NWDA horse shows. Most of the time I don't ride my own horses, I go to volunteer because I want to make sure the show runs smoothly for all of the other riders. I know that without volunteers the horse shows wouldn't happen and giving back to others gives me a great feeling of satisfaction. …show more content…
I worked with the students by assisting them during their lesson. We play games with the kids, practice physical therapy exercises, and taught them horse riding etiquette. This was the first time I have worked with disabled children. I have learned so much from these kids and have become emotionally attached to many of them. I am so grateful for this volunteering experience know that I was given this volunteering opportunity for a reason, to make a difference in the students life. This experience is something I will remember forever and has definitely changed my
North Woods Dressage Association is a big part of my life. I have spent the majority of my summers over the past four years volunteering at NWDA horse shows. Most of the time I don't ride my own horses, I go to volunteer because I want to make sure the show runs smoothly for all of the other riders. I know that without volunteers the horse shows wouldn't happen and giving back to others gives me a great feeling of satisfaction. …show more content…
I worked with the students by assisting them during their lesson. We play games with the kids, practice physical therapy exercises, and taught them horse riding etiquette. This was the first time I have worked with disabled children. I have learned so much from these kids and have become emotionally attached to many of them. I am so grateful for this volunteering experience know that I was given this volunteering opportunity for a reason, to make a difference in the students life. This experience is something I will remember forever and has definitely changed my