Dear Future Volunteers, In my placement as a social work assistant at Mercy Medical Center, I get the opportunity to work with patients at all stages of their hospital stay, from their visit in the Emergency Department, through inpatient admission,…
My community has spent time this year reflecting on how we can measure success and prosperity through the lens of simplicity. We cannot measure our success this year based on the money we make, the title we have, or our…
Politics and legislation have interested me from a very young age. The research, diplomacy, working alongside those who share similar values, and the fight for change is something I have always admired. This was enough for me to obtain a…
When I decided to volunteer for a year of service, I hoped that I would be immersed in a transformative experience, and I most certainly am. As a legal assistant at Catholic Migration Services (CMS), I am blessed to work…
As I reflect on the encounters that have filled these first few months in my new home, it is often the smallest moments that remain the most profound. They are easy to overlook, and perhaps difficult to recognize. Yet, when…