So What’s The Problem?

So, I have a problem. I have been doing the same service project for over two years at The Presbyterian Homes for Children just down the road in Black Mountain. I have more than completed my community service requirement for graduation from Wilson. So what’s the problem? It’s a really popular service trip because we go on games night, which means I play sports with the kids. There are only five slots altogether, and between my friends and I, we have the trip completely filled. I was considering giving up my slot in favor of another service trip for a few reasons. One is that I’m going to be a senior this coming year, and I want another person to have the chance to get to know the kids before the other volunteers graduate and leave. Also, I have recently moved off-campus and was thinking of volunteering in my new community.

A few weeks ago, I went to the volunteer appreciation dinner hosted by PHFC. After watching the kids receive participation awards and seeing them be so happy to see all of the WWC volunteers, I knew that I would not be giving up the trip. Is that selfish? Possibly so. But the way I see it, we both need each other right now, and I think I can make peace with that by the time fall rolls around.

Rachel