It was five in the morning, pitch black, and freezing cold. It was my freshman year and I had been to a few events, but this was my first early morning type of event, and it was definitely a change of scene from what I was used to. We were standing around for about thirty minutes waiting before we were given specific instruction. For some strange reason I was nervous; I was a freshman and didn’t really know many people, so I was anxious to see how things would play out. Little did I know, that would be the day I realized Key Club would be a huge part of my high school career. The sun was finally starting to rise, and we had been assigned to the food station. After the runners finished their races, they would come get some refreshment: cut up bananas, Gatorade, bagels, pizza, rice crispy treats, etc. We were assigned to the children’s race, so we would be serving children ranging from ages 6 to about 16. When the race finally finished, we started getting an influx of people. Hundreds of sweaty and hungry kids came inside that medium sized tent with their parents, and we were extremely busy. The over one hundred children were no match for the mere 10 or so volunteers that were serving the food. Luckily, we started to get the hang of things, and managed to keep everything organized and flowing. There was one encounter that I always remember when I think back to that day. There was a little boy who ran the race and he was in line to get food with his mother. When she got to me she said, “Thank you so much for volunteering. It means a lot to us.” I don’t know what their situation was and I didn’t even know who she was for that matter, but the feeling I got when she said those words to me is something I will never forget. I love Key Club because, as cliché as it may sound, I love helping others. It’s like a joy is started up inside me when I can do something that will impact others in a positive day. Ever since this day, I have always loved volunteering and Key Club. Being able to have fun with my friends and do good for the community is something I will never take for granted. |
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