What a whirlwind the past two months have been as I have started this new adventure in Sacramento! Although I haven’t been here long I’ve learned a thing or two. In fact, this past weekend I had the chance to…
My name is Bianca Huerta and I am from the southeast side of Chicago. I attended Saint Xavier University, a Mercy college, and received my Bachelors in Clinical/ Counseling Psychology and Spanish for Social and Community Service. Last year I served in Philadelphia,…
Volunteering for one year can seem like so much time away from home, but time and time again volunteers tell me how fast their year has flown by. There are always things they haven't seen, places they haven't visited, or crafts…
One of the fundamental aspects of being a Mercy volunteer is participating in community living. When I first looked into MVC, I didn’t find that very appealing. I thought to myself that I wanted to make my own friends and…
Throughout my year here there have been many ups and downs, being of service is not always easy. I have to say that thanks to my wonderful Community members this year has been unforgettable. As I look back on this…