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!
