Every Tuesday, from April 21st to May 26th, I was lucky enough to have had a volunteer position as a Big Buddy for Calgary Public Library’s Reading Buddies program! This experience taught me a lot about patience and being a role model for my Little Buddy. I was able to use my love for reading to…
“I’ve volunteered halfway across the world and in my community with multiple organizations. I’ve worked with people aged 3-90, from the handicapped to the homeless. But despite all the differences, volunteering is always the same: the coming together of individuals from all walks of life to improve the world around them.” Lindsay, 16
The Calgary Food Bank is a non-profit organization that collects food donations and distributes them to those in need. Supported by sponsors and help from the community, the food bank offers relief for people across Canada. I started volunteering at the food bank in January 2014 on Wednesday nights. Although all new volunteers must go…
This past weekend I had the opportunity to volunteer at Calgary Expo! It was an amazing experience. (This is a selfie of me the very last shift I had on the Sunday it ended and the puppy I gave a treat to because there was a rescue animal booth and they brought in this puppy…
{Source} As Calgarians impatiently wait for the snow to clear up (permanently), the city can then officially welcome the start of festival season! This time of the year happily brings people from all quadrants to celebrate the lively culture Calgary has to offer. Having gone to a fair share of festivals myself, there is no…
Hello! My name is Kandace and I am a new addition to the Youth Are Awesome Bloggers! It is such an honor to be a part of a group of ambitious youths! After being happily accepted to join this wonderful community, I already had a wide range of blog post ideas I wanted to share.…
She may be young, but she is a literary force to be reckoned with. I am of course referring to Jasmine Ke, Youth Are Awesome’s Blogger of the Month. From the age of 14, Jasmine has shared with us her love for writing. This passion can be seen in some of her outstanding posts, such…
There are no real statistics to prove that at this time of the year, people are prone to be more generous. Nevertheless, the fact is that men, women and children around the globe recognize that this season is the time for giving, sharing and all things pertaining to kindness. We are challenged each year to…
“It is a curious thing, Harry, but perhaps those who are best suited to power are those that never sought it. Those who, like you, have leadership thrust upon them, and take up the mantle because they must, and find to their own surprise that they wear it well.” – J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and The…
Wondering what to do in your post-secondary? You may be stuck on deciding to travel or studying right after high school. Study and Go Abroad is an amazing opportunity that allows you to do both. If you are looking for work experience, volunteering or internships in a foreign environment, make sure to visit the Travel…
GlobalFest 2014 was a blast. For those who don’t know too much about the event, GlobalFest is a not-for-profit that produces an inclusive, world class, multi-faceted arts and culture festival that celebrates and showcases cultural diversity and artistic excellence within Calgary and across the globe. In addition, GlobalFest is a 5-day event with each day…
Sadly we are not going to live forever, I mean nothing is bound to exist forever and neither are we. Humans have a limited time in this world and that my friend is our existence’s bitter truth. And in that limited time we have in this world we get to decide how we spend it.…
If you help others, they will help you back. Sounds obvious, right? Over the past few weeks, I’ve had a eye-opening realization of how important helping others actually is. No action, no matter how small, is without its effect on those around you. People may forget what you said or what you did, but they…
Are you a motivated person? It seems like my motivation is constantly fluctuating. There are days where I will be inspired to work hard and to live my life to the fullest. Most of the time though, I’m feeling the summer blues. Despite having an abundant amount of time, a lot of it is wasted because…
Last week, I had the opportunity to volunteer at Camp Fur, Fins, and Feathers. This children’s camp took place at the Calgary Humane Society. I got to interact with wonderful children, staff members, volunteers, and animals. I really got to know the Humane Society firsthand. I learned that there are many ways an individual can…