My First Year

by Casey Ehleiter

March 8, 2021 

 

 

This is my first year in Young Men's Service League and so far it has been a good experience for me. Everyone in Young Men’s Service League has a job to do and there are a lot of roles to choose from. My role that I got assigned was the historian. I enjoyed this role because I like taking photos. The roles play an important part in YMSL because it gives every person a part to play. For example the president will call meetings to order and explain the agenda. The historian takes photos of the meetings and of the events they take part of. Because of these roles, everyone is able to contribute and feels like they are important to the group. 

So far this year I have volunteered for five different charities. I made bead bags for Beads of Courage, I helped make a trial for Colorado Youth Outdoors, I volunteered with Catholic Charities to help make food for the community. One of the things I enjoyed the most was being able to drive a tractor and use a sewing machine. These are things I never thought that I would ever do. YMSL is a very good learning experience because of all the new opportunities you get to learn about and do. The meetings are also important because you get to learn life skills.

There is a lot you can be a part of in Young Men’s Service League. You get the opportunity to do this with your friends and work with your mom. There are a lot of opportunities that you can to take part of in Young Men’s Service League. I am excited to volunteer with more philanthropies and I am looking forward to next year.

 

 

 

 

 YMSL - Volunteering and Meetings

By Colton Miller

February 4, 2021

 

My name is Colton Miller and I've been in YMSL now for two years. When I started YMSL, I really did not want to do it. I was just thinking it would look good on my college applications. But now that I have done some volunteering and seen how YMSL helps people in our community, I think it is a great idea and am excited to do it for two more years.  

So far I have only participated in a few different volunteer groups, but I like that there are so many options and ways to volunteer.  The biggest project I worked on was with the Ultimate Gift at Homeward Alliance, which started with building some picnic tables and pergolas. We ended up clearing their garden, creating a path and helped clean and organize the entire place. It was actually fun doing the work, all the people are super supportive and kind. It felt great helping my community and to know that I had just improved the lives of the people who use that facility every day. I also enjoyed helping around the holidays by packing Christmas toys, distributing toys and helping CYO with their drive-thru light show. These are just some of the great experiences I have had at YMSL so far.

I always attend the meetings that YMSL has, they invite a guest speaker to come and give us more knowledge about certain topics that are helpful for teens. I prefer the guest speakers that have activities or interactive parts which get us to participate. My favorite guest speaker was Scott Kissel, he showed us how to be better at public speaking and how to always get the job that you want. Since I am starting to look for a summer job, this was perfect timing.  Another speaker I enjoyed talked about healthy eating to help you feel more energized, he also showed us how to make delicious smoothies!

When I get to my senior year and must leave YMSL, I will always remember the great experiences and how good it felt to help others. I feel like this is a rewarding experience that everyone should be able to have the opportunity to join. Whenever someone is looking to do some good for the community, YMSL is the correct place to go!