Hunter Allen

I had a great time working with Furever Sunny Animal Sanctuary. I loved being surrounded by all the animals and being able to interact with all of them. I worked in groups to help accomplish assigned tasks which allowed for the animals to have a cleaner and more suitable living space. The animals at the sanctuary are rescue animals which love to interact and play. Furever Sunny holds many events for people to interact with these animals, oftentimes these events are held at the sanctuary. By cleaning pens, setting up fencing, and feeding the animals we help to ensure that the animals are well taken care of! We also ensure that the sanctuary is ready for the events and visitors. Overall, I had a great time and I felt as if my contributions during this service allowed me to see the benefit of little actions. A lot of the actions and things we did we simple but made a big difference. I really enjoyed volunteering for this sanctuary because anyone can visit these animals and interact with them, which makes it so meaningful!

I attended the card making for pediatric patients, and this was my second time volunteering with this group. I really enjoy making these cards for knowing that I may help cheer up kids that are struggling. After serving this organization, I realized how much the little things can matter. A simple card can mean the world to people struggling. It feels good to write the nice messages or little jokes on the cards to ease the minds of these patients. Overall, I really enjoy volunteering with this organization!

I completed service with BGSU Letters of Love. This was my third time doing service with this student organization. I always see sad stories of children in hospitals just awaiting their next treatment. I feel as if making and sending these cards to them gives them something to look forward to and be happy about, even in some of their hardest times. My friends and I have even started to float the idea round about making some letters in our free time so we can help provide even more letters! Although simple, I find this service very meaningful and touching. I feel as if my actions within this service will make a direct impact on somebody and I value that! I cannot wait to attend this service again!!!!