Volunteer opportunities

This week I have continued as before with small acts of service as often as possible. I do feel that this part about original idea has been the most consistent and easiest to accomplish. Much like last week, I feel that because I am looking for ways to serve others more opportunities do do so are popping up around me. I enjoy doing these small acts and don't feel like I am being inconvenience by them in any way. I wasn't able to volunteer at an organization this week either. However, since last week I have sent in a few different applications to organizations that I am very interested in. First if Honors flight which is an organization that helps military veterans. This organization plans flights for veterans who served in WW2, the Korean war, and the Vietnam war to Washington dc for a day of recognition and celebration. The next organization is called Cultivate Goodness which might be the most accessible organization for me to join. I actually did not have to apply to join instead I can show up at their designated meeting spot tomorrow, Saturday and help in any way I can. Their main mission is helping provide basic needs for individuals who may be homeless, and children in foster care. I have actually volunteered for them previously as part of a church activity and have wanted a chance to be able to do so again. I definitely underestimated how difficult or rather how long it would take to sign up for an organization. This part of my initial plan has not gone as I had hoped, but am still hopeful for. 



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