Community Service Trip To The Dominican Republic

One of the most valuable lessons I have learned in the process of doing community service is that you can never know how someone is feeling, but you can always try to make them feel better. I also discovered that realizing that you have made someone’s day is not comparable to anything else. From what I have heard about the trip to the Dominican Republic, it is the perfect opportunity to not only make the children there laugh and smile, but also to help give them the chance to succeed because of the skills you have taught them. I am currently taking honors Spanish III, so I know what it is like to learn a foreign language and that it can be difficult at times. It would also be exciting to work on my Spanish skills outside the class if it improves the learning experience for the children there. I am also interested in participating in similar other community service trips in Spanish-speaking countries over the summer. During this experience, I hope I can share my determination, tenacity, sympathy, and trustworthiness with the children in Monte Cristi.

I designed the current logo, volunteer at the annual fundraising events, and I always look forward to helping out with The Giving Tree, which now includes options to support A Bridge for Kids. This charity helps high-achieving teens in San Diego afford some of the things that people at LJCDS would take for granted. A few of these items include sports equipment, arts supplies, college applications, and enrollment in various camps. It’s also hard to believe that along with a financial burden, these people often have difficult living situations and other stressful problems in their lives. Every time I work with A Bridge for Kids, I gain a deeper appreciation for all that I have, including the chance to help those less fortunate in the Dominican