Wenyell McCray- Teen Reach

1.    Where the student volunteered their time? 

I volunteered at Teen Reach

2.    How the service activity reflected concepts learned in the current FCS course (FCS 4840), and/or other FCS courses? 

This service related to FCS because of many reason, some of the children came from families who live below the poverty line, some teens had mental issues, and some are victims of sexual assault. These teens face issues that we as future Family and Consumer Sciences professionals or FCS professionals work to find solutions to. These children and there families are the reason a lot of us made the decision that we did to make this our major.

3.    How the student networked with other professionals while participating in the activity and what they GAINED from that networking?

  While volunteering at this place I networked with the coordinators of Teen Reach, and one thing I learned was that a lot of these children come to this program wounded. So the best thing that could be done is to reassure them that you are not going to leave them and that they can freely and respectfully express themselves.  

4.    The potential effect the service activity and/or the service organization can have (or does have) on the community? This organization gives teens a place to come, have fun, eat, play games and be in a safe environment.

5.    A general reflection on the assignment (e.g., reactions, feelings, life lessons)

Volunteering at teen reach was an amazing experience, it made me really grateful for the things that I have. A lot of these children are not being taught or raised currently, and they need some type of positive guidance. This form of service encourages me to keep going to school so that I can make the world a better place. I defiantly would love to continue volunteering at Teen Reach.