My involvement in the PRSSA recently led me to recruiting volunteers and volunteering to help build the Adventure Playground. This new playground is being built just behind the Whittier Center here in Logan, and is being done 100% by volunteers and donated funds.
Being a part of the board that planned the Service Fair that happened Monday, I also had a table organized for the Whittier Center. The fair took place in a commons area here at USU, and I quickly realized students were skeptical of the Service Fair, and most would avoid eye contact and continue to walk on by. So I stepped up my enthusiasm, and began calling out to students, asking them to come over and volunteer. I then got another helper at my table, so I left the table and went into the hallways and encouraged crowds of people to become involved. So many people began getting involved, that I was approached by those in charge at the CAPSA table and was told, "We have been keeping our eye on you, and we need you in CAPSA. You would be perfect. You have that energy, and positive attitude, the kids need a male role model just like you."
The volunteering itself was also a great experience. I noticed that most of the volunteers were other PR students. It showed to me that those involved in PR are so often the people that are actively involved and willing in the community. I really like being part of this outstanding group.
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