Charles Forbes

During this experience, I participated in cleaning, drying, labeling, and packaging Capri-Sun drinks that were later distributed to children. While the tasks themselves were simple, they required attention to detail and consistency to ensure everything was clean, properly labeled, and ready for safe distribution. Working alongside others, I noticed how important teamwork and communication were. Everyone took responsibility for a specific part of the process, and we had to rely on each other to keep things moving efficiently. When small issues came up, such as packaging delays or missing labels, people quickly stepped in to help and problem-solve without needing much direction.

This experience connected strongly to my values of service, teamwork, and leadership. I enjoy being part of something that has a direct positive impact on others, especially when it benefits children. It also reinforced my interest in business operations, particularly how even small, behind-the-scenes tasks contribute to delivering value to customers or communities.

I also gained a better understanding of the organization’s mission, which focuses on meeting practical needs in the community through hands-on service. This experience showed me that effective leadership is not always about giving orders, but about supporting a team and contributing wherever needed. Moving forward, it will influence how I approach leadership roles by emphasizing collaboration, efficiency, and purpose-driven work.