Volunteer Stereotypes Redefined

Linda

Holden, MA

United States

Dog Lover

Wife

Volunteer

Tell Us Your Good Deed:

I volunteer for various organizations, including The Hanover Theatre. I also adopt shelter dogs. I babysit on a regular basis for my grandson and granddaughter.

Why are you participating?:

It is a fun thing to do and learn about many different people, and for The Hanover Theatre.

Gloria

Worcester, MA

United States

Black

Dreadlocked

Volunteer

Tell Us Your Good Deed:

Of all the actions, seeing, hearing and speaking, the one that I control is what I say. The others I refuse to participate with. I have always loved locs, the hairstyle, and the positive energy of those that wear them. I currently do volunteer work with Art in the Park, Worcester, support Democracy, activate for a community where the institutions and the cultural life reflect that of its inhabitants.

Why are you participating?:

I like the fact that the no evil project is a simple positive project and an easy way to activate.

Catherine

Cinnaminson, NJ

United States

Volunteer

Nature Lover

Student

Tell Us Your Good Deed:

I am becoming more involved in volunteering and donating. I have helped to clean up a couple of parks. I will be walking for cancer this year, and donating my hair for cancer patients.

Why are you participating?:

I may not be able to make a huge impact on improving society, but I know that I do not stand alone. The combined effort of many can change the world, and I can only hope to say that I was a part of it.

Amanda

Worcester, MA

United States

Wife

Drug Addict

Volunteer

Tell Us Your Good Deed:

I was a mentor for an at risk youth in Portland Maine for over a year. We helped each other tremendously and it was a very humbling experience that changed my life.

Why are you participating?:

I want people to be aware that children and adults are being prescribed powerful medications to alleviate pain. I was prescribed vicodin at 15 for back pain, and finally graduated to Oxycontin by 26. The drugs took control of my life.

Jillian

Westborough, MA

United States

Grandmother

Volunteer

Nature Lover

Tell Us Your Good Deed:

Showing people (especially my grandchildren) that curiosity and love of learning can last a lifetime! I volunteer for Meals on Wheels and our town's historical society, and sing in a women's chorus that performs in assisted living facilities and nursing homes.

Why are you participating?:

What a creative way to generate positive energy!

Brayan Andres

Worcester, MA

Estados Unidos

Volunteer

Activist

Hispanic

Tell Us Your Good Deed:

I volunteer at the Hanover Theatre, I'm a member of the family health center board of directors, an anchor at the WCCTV13 local channel and I volunteer at a local restaurant called Sol Of Mexico. I guess my point is volunteer and do good things to change our world.

Why are you participating?:

We are living a different life in this generation, we have to accept people with open mind, sexuality, race, religion and with different point of view. Love yourself cuz nobody knows who u really are! Don't hide yourself from yourself!!!