Tag: community

Invitation to Transformation

By Emily Bruce, Maggie’s Place Dear Future Volunteer, are you ready to be transformed? Service is always an invitation to transformation. Right now, you cannot possibly imagine the ways your heart will expand in these upcoming months. The word “service” might bring to mind community, laughter, intentionality, and prayer- but a year of service brings […]

Dear Future Volunteer – lessons from running my first half marathon

Dear Future Volunteer, During my year of volunteering there were many exciting adventures. For instance, I ran my first half-marathon! I was inspired by some of the other staff at Christ House who actively participate in runs, such as John who ran his eighth marathon shortly after I arrived. Feeling confident in my summer training, […]

I Chose Service – Amanda Scanameo, Bon Secours Volunteer Ministry

After graduating from college, you have lots of options. This series highlights people who chose service, and how the volunteer experience has made an impact on their lives.   Name: Amanda Scanameo Volunteer Program: Bon Secours Volunteer Ministry Location: Baltimore, MD Hometown: Muncie, IN College: Marian University, ’16 – Biology major   How did you first learn about post-graduate service? My […]

I Chose Service – Mike Bucaria, Augustinian Volunteers

After graduating from college, you have lots of options. This series highlights people who chose service, and how the volunteer experience has made an impact on their lives. Name: Mike Bucaria Volunteer Program: Augustinian Volunteers Location: Ventura, CA Hometown: Rockville Centre, NY College: Villanova University, 2014, English Major   How did you first learn about post-graduate […]