“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
“One time I was volunteering as a host for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing dinner and I was learning a few basic handshapes from the coordinator. At one point I didn’t do one of the shapes properly and so instead of welcoming my family I technically told them I was pregnant.” Alyssa, 16
“Well, I started playing music not knowing where it’d take me. Now, I’ve been accepted at McGill and Humber for their jazz studies programs! Jazz connects all of me with everyone else on the bandstand as well as everyone in the audience. It’s an art form that really encourages individual expression while saluting the roots…