Why I Am A VISTA
By Amber Hood, Volunteer Relations VISTA
I’m not one for a typical job. I’m
much more for doing little things for
people because for me, that’s what
life is about. I like to drive home at
night thinking, ―you know, I did
something that helped someone
today.‖ After working in Texas and
abroad, I am quite content to be in
my hometown doing many little
things for great people and a great
organization. My favorite time here is
when I spend time with high school
students who come to serve the
residents. For many, it’s their first
time to volunteer. I love sharing the
mission of Our House with them as
well as engaging them in an open
discussion about poverty and home-
lessness in our community. I want
them to leave knowing what I know,
that these issues are serious ones
that affect our friends, neighbors, and
people of all ages and all walks of
life. I hope that when these students
leave our campus they understand
that their role as serving citizens of
Little Rock has only just begun.
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