For the final Veterans Village dinner, I brought baked beans and
potato salad. I helped the veterans in serving the desserts on the table. I
served the fruit kabobs, strawberry pastries, donuts, and cupcakes. When they
asked if they could have more, I said we have plenty for everybody. At the end,
I also helped the last veterans that came in to search through the plates for
some of the food they wanted but didn’t get. It took forever to find chicken
tenders for one veteran who asked for some. I helped put the leftovers of the
food in the two fridges as well. As a side note, my food was taken out of its
bag but wasn’t put on any of the plates. I was happy to give all of it to the
Village because the coordinator said that the veterans would happily eat up the
potato salad and baked beans.
I enjoy helping
others in the best way I can. I like helping out when I am not told to. I enjoy
being a friendly person in every aspect of my life, whether it’s in class, at
work, or at social events. I also have a respect for those who have served this
country. No matter what war they fought in and whether it is justified or not,
they laid their lives for this country and the country they were fighting for.
Veterans deserve respect and that makes it absolutely no problem for to serve
them in any capacity I can. When I was encouraged the veterans to eat more
food, it showed me that I should be more gracious with what I have to give
people. The veterans were really nice and funny as well; I’m glad I was able to
help pay respect to their service.
People should
be willing to give their time and effort to aid other people. It makes you feel
good that you are doing something nice for someone else. It does not provide
monetary gain but it leaves you with much more. The hosts/people you serve are
happy you took time to do good and that will leave a lasting impact on them. It
may lead to favors or opportunities that could open up for you because of one
event or multiple where you gave your time. Give time and you will be rewarded
for it in the end. It doesn’t have to be time but it can me money, toys,
clothes, or food such as with the Veterans Village. As every volunteer
coordinator tells me, “every little bit helps” and it is and will always be
appreciated.
That relates to the quote- “A tree is known by its fruit; a man by
his deeds. A good deed is never lost; he who sows courtesy reaps friendship,
and he who plants kindness gathers love.” -Saint Basil
