Youthlinc students serve at many organizations around the State of Utah. Every student chooses their main service site for different reasons. Most students choose their site because they have a strong connection to the organization or a commitment to the mission.
What makes these students love their service sites so much?
They tell us in their own words:
Melissa Melendez
“I volunteer at the Park City Christian Center. My main job is reception which is to assist anyone who walks in with the variety of services the Center offers. I have become an expert on answering questions regarding donating, volunteering, the food pantry, the thrift store, etc. Many people need help figuring out where to live and tell them about a program called roommate round-up. I also explain how the food pantry works. It’s really cool volunteering here, especially during the winter season because a lot of people from different countries like, Brazil, Argentina, PERU, and many more come in. It is really interesting and rewarding to hear them talk about life in another country.”
Broc Jones
“For my main service site I am working with Operation Smile by packing and organizing donations. Operation Smile is a service group that goes to Central American countries like Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador; where they perform dental operations. I found out about this program through my friends who is committed to the organization. I package toys, blankets and other miscellaneous items to be taken to needy countries. I volunteer when I can or whenever help is needed. This year I hope to join the group to El Salvador where we will distribute the donations collected.”
Lynette Dueñas
