Volunteer Journey
Anne's Story
"A lot of people view volunteering as a sacrifice. But I gained much more than I could have imagined when I gave a year of service after graduation to the MercyWorks program," said program manager Anne Althoff, reflecting on her volunteer experience six years ago. She has worked full time with kids at Mercy Home ever since.
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A Day in the Life of Sheena Jacobi
Sheena is a member of the 2006-2007 MercyWorks Community. Below is a recent reflection on her experience so far as a MercyWorks volunteer.
My position this year is in a program, Cooke Home, that is home to 10 guys between the ages of 14-16. What, you may ask, do I actually spend my shifts doing? Read more . . .
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Spotlight on...Karlee Boike
Karlee Boike was a 2005-2006 MercyWorks volunteer. She worked with 11-15 year old girls in the Seton Home. Here are some of her thoughts from her volunteer year about her experience as a youth care worker and a MercyWorks volunteer.
When I arrived in Chicago four months ago, I had no idea what lie ahead of me. Even though I am now familiar with my job and with my roommates, I still feel that every day and every experience is something new and different. My life this year has already been full of surprises, and I have no doubt there are plenty more to come. Read more . . .