puzzles, take walks, and just sit and talk. Although it doesn’t seem that life
changing, and he will never remember me, he has taught me a lot. He has
taught me to be more grateful, more patient, and more kind to people. And
most importantly, he has taught me to cherish every moment in life.
Irish Andrews
The program I volunteer with is called SPIN (Special
People In Northeast) at the Norcom Community
Center. I assist recreation therapists with classes for
adults who have mental disabilities. There are many
different classes like dance, arts and crafts, music
and cooking. The members pick different classes
Monday through Friday to participate in. The most
important thing is choice. They get to pick the classes
and activities they would like to do. This has been one of the most rewarding
experiences for me. After our Altruism class is over I will continue to volunteer
at the center.
Jasmine Taylor
I assist Dr. Fernando Cavallo with conducting
neuro-biofeedback on a six-year-old boy who was
diagnosed with autism. The process of neurofeedback involves monitoring brain activity while
the child watches one of his favorite movies, simply
relaxing in a chair, and other activities. Shortly after
the movie is started we apply conductive paste, skin
cleanser and electrodes to the child’s ears and scalp
for sensory readings of the brain to be recorded onto
the computer. The computer interprets sensory readings and displays brain
activity through graphics. The goal for neuro-feedback is to teach the child
self-regulation of brain activity and conscious behavior.
Graham Lermitte
For my service work, I have the opportunity of
assisting Micah Alden in his efforts with the
Environmental Sustainability Projects Committee
at Bryn Athyn College. We have brainstormed ideas
that include more than 10 potential projects. The
ventures we have examined involve an enhanced
recycling program, forest gardens, reducing landfill
waste, and tapping into more environmentally
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