Q: Tell us who you are!
A: I am a kind, caring, and compassionate person who wants to make a positive impact in the world and help others whenever possible. I am in 12th grade currently and have been in the TLP since 10th grade. I got involved with Pebble Tossers after seeing the website and hearing about it from my mom. I was really intrigued that Pebble Tossers had a TLP program, and I thought it would be a great opportunity and fit for me. Some fun facts about me are that I have two little siblings, I play the viola, I have performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City, I enjoy playing video games, I am interested in studying psychology, and I have a passion for space and astronomy!
Q: Tell us about a service project you participated in with the TLP.
A: A service project that I worked on was the Homelessness and Hunger project. I’d say the most challenging part of this was definitely the time management and trying to arrange dates for everyone to meet up and volunteer at the food kitchen we gave food at, so we ended up splitting the work by some people making the food, and some others serving it. The most rewarding part though, was definitely seeing the people who came into the kitchen happy and enjoying the food that was made đŸ™‚
Q: What’s something you hope to see change in your community, and how has the TLP helped you feel more equipped to be a part of that change?
A: Something that I hope to see changed in my community in the future is for there to be less people experiencing homelessness and more assistance to those who are elderly, children, and the disabled. The TLP has helped me to be more equipped to be a part of that change, as everyone in the TLP is so nice and as everyone in the TLP is so nice and has has motivated me to want to be more involved in the community, while also being alongside these awesome peers and especially our directors Alysha and Earline, as they are so supportive and caring to all of us in the TLP.
Q: What was a lesson you learned from the TLP that really stuck with you?
A: A lesson from TLP that really struck with me is that we should all be kind to one another and be the leaders and future of our communities, as well as continue to strive and help others in our community in whatever way we can.
Q: If you could share a piece of advice to a younger student who wants to get more involved in service, what would you tell them?
A: I would definitely tell a younger student to plan more and use their time wisely, as well as to communicate with your peer members about service projects. I would tell them to come with an open mind and strive to commit to helping others with their unique ideas. I would also tell them to try and volunteer whenever they can, even outside of TLP, through other events.