I had a strong headache because I had worked on so much homework as a Weber State University student. After taking a Zoology 1010 test and working on a public speech, I needed a way to help other people and forget about my own problems.
I discovered two opportunities that helped me be a better volunteer and relieved my stress this past weekend through a text message and my twin brother Bryson Snow's help.
My first opportunity in volunteering was to donate blood to help save peoples' lives. Thanks to a text message on my cellphone, I walked down to the Kaysville, Utah Latter-day Saint Seminary Building on Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, where a blood drive was sponsored. A team of nurses from MountainStar, a chain of smaller hospitals based in Utah's Wasatch Front region, organized the blood drive.
I went through a pre-screening checkup and I was able to donate my own pint of blood. The fact that I was willing to give a part of my own self to help someone else was a really gratifying feeling and I desired to volunteer again.
On Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011, I worked in my second volunteer opportunity at a Deseret Industries Thrift Store in Centerville, Utah. My twin brother told me that I could volunteer at the same store he worked at. I was able to volunteer my time working under Quality Control. I was able to inspect many books, shoes, toys, clothes, and other items that would help a family or person in need. I would also hang up clothing that the store would sell to shoppers or give to those in need around the world.
There is a sense of fulfillment that comes from freely doing volunteer work. From my experience, it can really cure headaches and relieve a load of stress off my back as a Weber State student.
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| Austen Snow checks the quality of a "juice machine" in this photo taken Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011 at a Deseret Industries in Centerville, Utah. Snow volunteered at Deseret Industries since his twin brother, Bryson Snow, also worked at this particular store. (Photo/Justin Een) |
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| Austen Snow voluntarily donated his blood at the MountainStar Blood Drive at the Kaysville, Utah LDS Seminary Building on Friday, Oct. 28, 2011. Snow volunteered to donate his blood in an effort to cure the headaches of being a typical school student. (Photo/MountainStar Blood Donor Team) |
I think it's really cool that you spend your time doing something worthwhile and enriching the lives of others with kindness and positivity.
ReplyDeleteI'm always proud to see people who donate blood. I wish I was able too, but I do not weigh enough. If I was able to donate, I would be more than willing to endure the experience. Great job!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds very gratifying. I've found in my own life that helping others is an incredible way to get connected with a variety of people.
ReplyDeleteI always find that when I'm consumed by my own life and stress that helping someone always makes it better. Great post! :)
ReplyDeleteIt's awesome your giving your time to help others!^^
ReplyDeleteI love to donate blood. Aside from being a worthy cause, they always have juice and cookies after.
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