“I love working with dogs and with people, and trying to do some good in the world.” -Sylvie Armstrong”I believe that there can never be too many volunteers for any cause, and that there is always a need for improvement, so everybody should make an effort to take even a little bit of time in their lives to do what they can to help those in need.” -Becky Stanek
“My thoughts on volunteering [coincide with Margaret Mead’s words]: ‘Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.'” -Natalie Grattan
“I love volunteering to work with people. I always find that I learn so much more from them than I could ever teach.” -Cameron Blegen
“If you are truly serving from the heart — doing something you believe in, you cannot help but affect change for the better.” -Megan Bjella
“I think volunteering really helps to broaden our horizons and teach us to understand the world outside the Lawrence Bubble. The feeling that you get from helping others definitely makes volunteering worth the time and effort!”
-Katie Hoylman
“My experiences with volunteering have shown me that it can be both fun and extremely rewarding.” -Brad Camp
“Volunteering is not only rewarding for those you help out, but is also rewarding for you; even the smallest amount of volunteerism can make a major impact in others lives as well as the world.” -Ashley Vokral
“The most rewarding part of volunteering is helping those in need and seeing the smiles that result.” -Jennifer Hoff
“Volunteering is one of the most rewarding experiences I have ever known. To help those in need and expect nothing in return is how we can all bring positive change to our community.” -Casey Sautter
“I think that volunteering is a great way to get involved in the community and it can teach you a lot about yourself and your peers.” -Shannon Newman
“[VITAL] is a great opportunity to know people out of campus and build your own connections!” -Yexue Li