On Saturday, June 12th I watched the recording of the presentation for College Mentors for Kids which took place on February 10th. The presentation was given by Ashley Johoske and more information was given by Zaria Justice. I was looking through the events in February and this one captured my attention because I am always looking for new ways to volunteer and finding new organizations that allow me to create relationships with those that I would not have the opportunity in my daily life.
I have been babysitting kids since early in high school and I always enjoy playing with them and doing things that they enjoy. I think it is cool that they structure their activities around specific topics such as higher education, community service, and culture/diversity. Growing up, I feel that I was not taught enough about culture and diversity since I come from a small rural school. I want to help other kids learn about these topics early on so that it can create a solid base for them moving forward in their education. I looked through their social media accounts and the activities that they do seem so fun for both the mentor and the mentee. I plan on joining this organization in the fall and I hope that I will be able to have a positive experience and connect with a student. This pertains to international affairs because it is teaching young students about culture, education, and service possibilities that will make an impact on their local community and the greater community.