Kirstie Alvarado’s (KA) Day of Giving brought her to Blue Prints and Spring House, where she supported young children in exploring farm life and learning in a hands-on way.
AC: What organization or local cause did you volunteer for?
KA: I volunteered at the Blue Prints during their field trip to Spring House.
AC: Can you please provide an overview of their mission?
KA: Their mission is to break barriers and build futures. They provide support to low-income families.
AC: Was this your first time volunteering for this organization or cause? Please elaborate.
KA: This was my first time volunteering for this organization. I have not heard about their organization before.
AC: Where there any requirements for this type of volunteerism?
KA: Some requirements include being 18 and not having a felony due to being around children.
AC: Why did you choose to volunteer here for your Day of Giving?
KA: I chose this organization because Blue Prints is a fantastic organization that helps so many families in need.
AC: Can you tell us about your volunteer experience? What did you do? Did your time volunteering meet your expectations?
KA: For this volunteer experience, I joined Blue Prints, Head Start (early learning school) at their field trip to Spring House. I helped gather the children, explain what they were seeing at the farm. I aided in the children milking a cow, such a cool experience! I also voluteered with snacks and meal times. That included passing out food along with helping children eat and clean up. I volunteered at both the farm and the Spring House (restaurant/processing center).
AC: What would you like to share to encourage others to volunteer their time and energy locally?
KA: Blue Prints is an amazing company to support, along with Spring House. Spring House allows you to get involved with animals and children.
AC: Is there anything else that you would like to share about your experience?
KA: It was a fantastic experience, I am grateful to be a part of. Thank you, Activus Connect, for supporting volunteers!
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Kirstie’s story shows that helping children discover the world can also teach us the value of patience, joy, and connection.
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