Community Service and its Learning Opprotunities

Many people my age would say that doing community service is boring punishment; only done for a school assignment or for court. But I was never forced to do community service and believe it or not I actually enjoy it. A few months ago, my cousin started working at a animal shelter. She would tell me of how much fun it was even though it was a lot of work and challenging at times. So, naturally, I checked it out to see what all the hype about it was. A few hours spent there and I was sold. I absolutely loved it. I wasn't sure what about it I liked so much; the friendly atmospere and how it was an exciting place to be? Maybe it was my love for animals and the fact I was able to help them in some small way? Regardless I felt completely alive while being there and even at the thought of returning. It completely changed my view of community service. Before this experience I was just like every other teenager dreding the day that I was going to have to participate in it and only doing it becuase I was forced by my teachers. But now I am an firm believer in the partipation in community service. When you find something that you like to do, it means so much more to you in the end. And when you find something you like to do where you are also helping out your community, the time not only flies, but you also enjoy doing it that much more.