Volunteer Service: Leadership in Action
My connection to the community began when I heard from a co-worker about a non-profit that helps adults improve their literacy skills and obtain a GED. I tutored fellow students in English to pay my way through college, so literacy seemed like a good fit. I strongly believe in helping people to help themselves. At my initial meeting with the non-profit’s director, I was introduced to another like-minded community volunteer. We agreed to supplement the curriculum in the higher-level English…