Teresita Ortiz

My experience the OLCE's Catalyst event: Individuals with Disabilities was a very rewarding and engaging experience. Through the first half of the event, we volunteered at Peace Haven Farms, interacting with people who had disabilities through gardening and making other crafts, which was a nice time, because we were able to make so many connections in the span of a few short hours. Throughout the second half of the event, were volunteered at The Servant Center, which is a nonprofit organization that helps homeless or disabled veterans. Volunteering at this center was great, we had the opportunity to assist in cleaning the apartments where the veterans lived, and also the church associated with the center. Overall, the experience was great, because we were able to accomplish so much in a few short hours, and the sense of giving back to the community was rewarding.

The overall experience of this volunteer opportunity was great! I had the opportunity to help with Herencia's Dia de Los Muertos event by helping prepare the treat (pan dulce) and afterwards, I assisted with organizing the setup of the event in the EUC auditorium.