“Growing up, I had many experiences volunteering with my family and they always encouraged us to get involved.” The nine agencies that Concordia's Campus Service Commission offers served as a wonderful platform for Rachel to stay involved in her service learning mission in college. “Since I was little, I have had a fascination with different cultures and parts of the world. It seemed natural to volunteer with New American Services.”
Understanding the cultural climate of Fargo-Moorhead, which hosts a diverse refugee population, Rachel was excited about the opportunity to serve with N.A.S. because it essentially “brought the world to [her] doorstep.” Rachel's positive attitude and devotion to her service has not gone unnoticed.
CSC Staff Member, and New American Services Agency Coordinator, Lisa Nguyen claims “Rachel is just amazing.”
Serving in her second semester at New American Services, Rachel has never missed a single volunteer session, appearing at the elementary school twice a week for four hours of total weekly service.
“Every time I see her and ask how CSC is going, her face just lights up... I can tell that she's built strong relationships with the students she works with,” boasts Lisa, who is clearly proud of the great service learner that she's snagged for her agency.
Despite her busy schedule and other time commitments, Rachel has made time to continue her growth as a service learner and displayed an obvious passion for her involvement with CSC. When asked what kind of advice she would give to other students who are hesitant about becoming involved, Rachel stated “Just try it out for a semester. If you can plan it into your weekly schedule, it won’t seem like a huge commitment.”
Thank you for your awesome BREW-ing, Rachel!
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