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I did multiple things to serve my community: I played on the worship team, served in the tech booth doing audio, and served in the cafe. I did all of these things at my church. I really enjoy serving at my church because it is a safe environment for me and can interact with people better there than I do at school. I started to volunteer for my church when I was in sixth grade and have been doing more ever since. I mainly serve in the junior high ministry so I serve sixth, seventh, and eighth graders. Then sometimes I also serve in the high school ministry too. Every now and then I go to the main church area to see if more help is needed.

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Steps:

I am requested to volunteer via scheduling app

Details of the request are later uploaded to the app, such as list of songs to be played

Practice songs prior to volunteer date

Arrive early on volunteer date to set up and rehearse

Volunteer/play for scheduled times

Clean up and put things away as needed

Supplies:

Phone with app

Guitar

In-ear monitors

Pedal board

Misc. guitar gear

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My plan to serve my community was mainly at church and see how I can volunteer. Since I am skilled in playing guitar and have been playing for about two years I decided to serve on the worship team on stage for our student ministries, which includes junior high and high school. In addition to playing guitar, I also helped where needed in other areas at church. I work in the tech booth doing audio for weekend student experiences and working in the cafe as a cashier. All of these services contribute to the overall weekend experience for students at my church. I volunteered for these positions with other student volunteers and adult staff members from my church, who helped me.

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My first connection from my experience is from "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind". This is a connection because in the book, William first had to learn about wind and how windmills work which got him interested. He had to practice experiments a lot on the windmill to help his people. This connected with me in worship, I had to practice my instrument for auditioning for the worship team. I practiced and practiced until I couldn't get it wrong anymore which relates to William in the book and his idea of the windmill. Another connection I have is with Boxer from "Animal Farm". I have the dedication of Boxer. I am scheduled to serve almost every weekend and the commitment. It's similar to the dedication I feel to contributing to the community. I also relate to Boxer because he is very hard-working and would take any chance to work on the farm. For me when I am at church and whenever I have free time, I offer help to anyone that needs it and take any opportunity that presents itself.

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The experience of volunteering has been really rewarding and has become a huge part of my life as a part of my community. I first started volunteering because I enjoy music and even though it took me a while to actually start, after time I just decided to do it. When I first started I was a little nervous interacting with new people and even learning new skills. But over time I got more comfortable and ended up making good friends and really looking forward to the times I would volunteer and help. It's one of the things I most look forward to when going to church. Over time I've continued to improve my playing and also my social skills. I'm usually pretty quiet and shy but I feel really comfortable now when volunteering.