Find Your Impact Session 9: Helping Others!

It was very interesting!

This meeting was awesome in showing me about different volunteer programs. I heard from Americorps Vista, the children advocacy center, and lifestyles inc. My favorite was hearing about americorps vista program and how you would be payed to work for the organization. It was also awesome to hear from a girl who was currently working for them and so I was able to get a genuine opinion of the experience. I also loved hearing about lifestyles inc and how they catered to the disabled community. I am currently a volunteer for empower and I love it! So, I was so excited to hear about another local organization who helps disabled people integrate into community life.

We met and we’re introduced to 3 different organizations that offer opportunities

This zoom was very informative about 3 different organizations located in Northwest Arkansas. We had the opportunity to hear from people associated with Children’s Advocacy Center of Benton County, AmeriCorps Vista, and LifeStyles Inc. I admire Find Your Impact’s passion for the desire to get student involvement in community service that the students are also passionate about. Personally, I loved the heart and mission behind LifeStyles Inc. LifeStyles Inc. helps provide jobs and activities for people with disabilities. While this is very helpful for people with disabilities, John Newman was very explicit that this was also a great opportunity for the community to be around more people with disabilities so we can shape our stereotyped views of this particular community. This organization had a great family feel to it, and I could feel their passion for their mission through the screen. John was honest and transparent about the obstacles and difficulties accompanying this job, which I respected. In short, I really respect all of the organizations mentioned in this zoom and enjoyed hearing from each.