Erin Colston

Participating in this community service project was a rewarding experience because it allowed me to give back and make a positive impact on children in need. Helping assemble over 2,500 hygiene care packages reminded me that even small acts of service can make a meaningful difference in someone’s life. This experience taught me the importance of teamwork, compassion, and ensuring that everyone has access to basic necessities. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve my community and contribute to a cause that supports the well-being of children.

I helped coordinate a Trunk or Treat event for children at Warnersville, helping create a fun and welcoming environment where the kids could enjoy Halloween activities. It was a rewarding experience that allowed me to give back to the community, work with others, and help make the event special for the children.

I helped little girls complete their journal entries using the word of the day and worked with them to identify and create rhyming words. It was a great way to support their reading and writing skills while making learning fun and engaging.

I enjoyed spending time with the kids by reading with them and helping them with their homework. It was rewarding to see them stay engaged and become more confident as they worked through their assignments. I enjoyed being able to support them, answer their questions, and encourage them to keep trying when something was challenging.

Mentoring the girls and helping teach them ballet was such a rewarding experience. I enjoyed getting to know the students, encouraging them to step outside of their comfort zones, and watching their confidence grow as they learned new dance moves. It reminded me how meaningful it is to create a positive and supportive environment where kids can learn, have fun, and express themselves.

Attending Warnersville and spending time with the kids after school was a really enjoyable experience. I loved being able to play outside with them, interact with new students, and create a fun environment where they could just be themselves. It reminded me how meaningful it is to build connections with younger students and be someone they can look forward to seeing.

Played games and participated in fun physical activities with students in the gym after school, encouraging teamwork, engagement, and positive social interaction.

Met new students through Ballet & Books, welcomed the girls, and helped them feel comfortable and excited to participate in the program.

Doing community service at Jackson was a fun and rewarding experience. During the lesson, students created inventions they would love to make happen. It was great to see how creative and excited they were while sharing their ideas. Many of their inventions focused on solving everyday problems or making life easier. This experience showed me how important it is to encourage creativity and let students express their ideas.

Volunteered at Partnership Village, where I worked with students to deliver engaging Black History Month lessons. Helped facilitate discussions, shared important historical figures and events, and encouraged students to reflect on the impact of Black history on today’s society. Focused on creating an interactive, supportive environment that promoted learning, cultural awareness, and student participation.