During the summer I worked at Campbell Stone, a independent living for older folks. Even though it was a few months, my experience there was incredible. Here are a few pictures of my placement!

Residents helping out with a scavenger hunt!

A youth group moving a rug for a resident.

Line Dancing!

Summer in Atlanta

Before I started my service, I worked the DOOR discern program. Here are some pictures from the summer!

The Capital View house was where the discern staff stayed at during the weekends. 

   

The Summer Staff!!!!!

New Adventures

         It's been a long and exciting week in Atlanta. I finally started working at my placements last Tuesday. I am a mentor, service, and club coordinator at Kindezi Charter School. Also, I am a intern at the Metro-Atlanta Furniture Bank. The Furniture Bank is an organization that provides free furniture to people transitioning from homeless shelters to independent living.
        I wasn't sure what to expect at my placements. I never work at a nonprofit organization or a school for that matter. My college experience did not prepare me working with kids or folks in rough circumstances. I was petrified of screwing up. Luckily, my anxiety was short lived. When I began work at the Furniture Bank and Kindezi, my supervisors were excited to have me as a volunteer, but not expecting me to be ready by day one. At both placements, I made a few mistakes, but that's part of my service. In order me to help others, I have to learn new skills, face challenges, and build new relationships. I know as the year passes by I will become more confident and prepared in following God's plan for me.