I had the opportunity to participate in the Dunn Sport and Wellness Scholars Day of Service. Students in our scholars program were divided into groups and sent to volunteer at three local organizations for the day. I spent the afternoon volunteering at the Furniture Bank Warehouse, where I helped rearrange furniture, stack mattresses, and organize the warehouse. I learned of this opportunity through the Dunn Sport and Wellness Scholars Program.
At the warehouse, I worked with a group of my peers to stack and organize over 400 mattresses. After completing that task, we moved on to stacking pallets and other pieces of wood. This helped clear up the aisles for the permanent workers of the facility. Our final task at the warehouse was to move arm chairs from one side of the building to the other. Although these jobs were not the most enjoyable, it was very rewarding to complete them and observe the progress we had made. We may not have seen the impact that we made on the community, but we definitely saw how we helped those who work in the warehouse. There are only a handful of people who permanently work in the warehouse, and without our help, it would’ve taken them several days to accomplish what we had finished in just one afternoon. From this experience, I learned the value of hard work. The men who work in the warehouse taught us that you will never see change or make a difference without putting in work. This experience also gave me a new sense of gratitude. I have been very blessed with the opportunities and privileges that I have been given, and the only thing I can do about it is pay it forward. I absolutely loved volunteering at the Furniture Bank Warehouse, and it is an experience that changed my perspective.
