What
first inspired Vanessa to volunteer were her personal experiences. When she
first arrived in Canada, she found that along with her family she was having a
hard time adjusting to their new life and the cultural changes. She strived for
better experiences while adjusting to this new life, which volunteering has
provided her.
Through
volunteering, Vanessa has made many new friends, as well as learned how she can
personally help others who may have gone through the same experiences as
her. As a result, she has seen her
self-esteem and confidence increase, enabling her to feel more comfortable when
talking to others. Her life experiences and time spent volunteering has also made
her feel more useful in comparison to how she would feel staying at home.
Overall,
volunteering has provided Vanessa with the much sought after Canadian
experience, as well as given her a sense of belonging in the community; she no
longer feels alone.
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