ROP STUDENT TALKS WITH A LOCAL VOLUNTEER ABOUT… VOLUNTEERING

Many volunteers are working today to make this Thanksgiving a special one for those in need, but the volunteers are getting a special feeling too. ROP broadcast student Danielle Candelaria asked a local volunteer, Brooklyn Jarrett, why she does it…
Volunteering helps out the community immensely. Brooklyn Jarrett, a regular volunteer in Twentynine Palms, says, “To volunteer, it’s indispensable to be vocal, have great listening skills, and be prepared to do any task someone gives you.” When asked how she started to volunteer, she said, “I began volunteering and serving around my church, and still do, but now on Saturdays I help out the Little Church of the Desert, for Food for life. Every now and then, I also help other places in the community.’’ Lastly, when asked why she continues to volunteer, she said, “Volunteering is great for college and job applications, but the best part about volunteering is having a chance to give back to the community and it helps you build certain skills for when you’re on your own.”