We connected with Regiannia Thompson (RT), who volunteered with an organization called First Baptist Church in Montgomery, AL, on a mission dedicated to distributing essential goods and food to those in need.
AC: What organization or local cause did you volunteer for?
RT: I volunteered for First Baptist Church in Montgomery, Al.
AC: Can you please provide an overview of their mission?
RT: I partnered with my church to actively participate in initiatives to give back and support our local community.
AC: Was this your first time volunteering for this organization or cause? Please elaborate.
RT: This was my first-time volunteering with the church, but I’ve helped out at food drives and giveaways before.
AC: Where there any requirements for this type of volunteerism?
RT: There were no requirements.
AC: Why did you choose to volunteer here for your Day of Giving?
RT: My daughters were participating in the backpack giveaway in the city and asked me to tag along.
AC: Can you tell us about your volunteer experience? What did you do? Did your time volunteering meet your expectations?
RT: I helped prepare backpacks for them to distribute in the city and also assisted in packing bags for people who came to collect food.
AC: What would you like to share to encourage others to volunteer their time and energy locally?
RT: “As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands- one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.” – Audrey Hepburn
AC: Are there any links to the organization, additional educational resources, etc. that you would like to share?
RT: I had a great time. It was quick paced, and I did not realize so much time had gone by. 8 hours made a difference in over 200 lives.