Here are testimonials from each student in the class, detailing his and her
experience with altruism:
Jen Becker
My community service work is supervising the dance studio at the Asplundh
Field House every Monday from 7-9 pm. I am there to open the cabinet so
everyone can use the speakers for choreographing/practicing and to make sure
that only dancers are using the space. It has been great to help out, especially
because of how much I love dance and coming to the studio every week. Every
Monday I look forward to my volunteer hours at the end of the day because
being in the dance studio to help others is one of the greatest feelings.
Medge Parcily
Because of our Altruism class I serve more in
the community and I enjoy it! One of my most
pleasurable services is the Stephen Ministry
where I can feel God’s essence guiding me
with my care receiver. It is so good to give her
my undivided attention, encouragement and
Left to Right: Medge Parcily, Nina
love in order to help her through a difficult
Dewees, and Rachel Buss
time. I also feel great about doing it because
we are trained to have the skills to give one-to-one care. Our peers aid us as
well. The Stephen Ministry is a beautiful growing process for the care receiver
and the caregiver.
Quentin King
I help to work the cameras for the New Church
LIVE webcast for those who cannot attend the
service. Ever since I have been volunteering
at New Church LIVE, being altruistic has
brought me great satisfaction. Working with
high-tech equipment, musicians, planners
and an organization with a great message is
Left to Right: Stewart Farmer, Quentin King,
just the icing on the cake. Doing this service
Ken Krowther, and Steve Bochneak
really allows me to see and feel altruism in
real life. Even though I am only operating a camera, it answers the call from
someone in need of help. Even though these people are different than I am, it
never felt so good to help out strangers.
Victoria Chareczko
I help out with Ukrainian Scouts called PLAST and a Ukrainian
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