1.
I volunteered with Camp New Hope in Mattoon IL.
2.
In class we learn about a lot of different ways
a person can be disadvantaged. The group of people I worked with at Camp New
Hope suffered from a multitude of different mental illnesses as well as
behavioral problems. The campers all come from different backgrounds and
different support systems. Some of them stayed home with their families while
others lived in group homes from the surrounding areas. At camp new hope I had
to be unbiased towards the campers and treat them like I would any individual
with or without a disability. This volunteer opportunity required me to
interact with these individuals by playing games with them, singing, dancing
and creating art projects.
3.
The experience I got from this volunteer
exercise will allow me to be more diverse in my job field. I networked with
people who work in the health field, other FCS students and most of all the
families of the individuals with disabilities.
4.
Camp New Hope is very beneficial to the
community of Charleston and Mattoon and the surrounding cities. They offer a
lot of different activities for the campers and it allows the family members
and support staff of these individuals a break from their everyday caregiving
responsibilities.
5.
I really enjoyed this assignment because I love
to give back to the community and I’ve done a lot of volunteer work on my own.
This particular organization/program is
near and dear to me because I work with individuals with mental, physical and
behavioral disorders.
Shanell McDonald
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