Civil Services in the Community!

Our nation stands strong for all the things we guarantee and all the freedoms we acquire as citizens and give back as good Samaritans. Civic duties include voting, taxes, volunteering and jury duty, all of which are methods to directly effect the country as a whole. With such great responsibilities as American’s it is important to not loose ourselves in trying to get ahead or by forgetting how to give back to those less fortunate. Volunteering is an excellent way for the youth like me to help in the community and inspire others.

            Civil activities that impact the nation are some of the only way attention is brought to those in need. When governments do not have the funding available to feed a family through food stamps, other means of acquiring food are necessary. Those generous enough to help today can impact tomorrow.

            As a teacher’s aide in a Title One school, I am humbled by what I have learned and experienced by helping educate our country’s youth. The neighborhood that Manzanita Elementary School is in is not in the best part of town, but I felt very safe on campus. I entered the learning environment of Mrs. DeWitt’s second grade class to be greeted by many ethnicities who were all equally excited to have me there. As a citizen to my country, I was happy to be helping these children who have only minimally been affected by the society and economy they are living in. My bright smile was on when talking to the students and helping them through their math and spelling lessons. My ten hours spent in the classroom over the period of three days proved to be exhausting, but even more rewarding.

            I believe that my contributions to society were, in fact, great. I touched the lives of a few boys and girls of that lower class school, and took many more perspectives with me. By reading to them and setting a good example as a calm and contributing young adult, I without doubt believe that these kids will be willing to go back to these classrooms someday and help the students of future generations. Learning to contribute to classrooms is only a small idea for these kids, but if taken time to grow, they too can see that a seed becomes a flower, and help with bigger and better things as adults!