Today we started our civic engagement programs. All three of us were placed in different program; I had the pleasure of volunteering at the Caring Center with Laura, Charlotte, Alfonso, (fellow students) and we were joined by Liz (one of the mentors). The five of us, plus a volunteer from Drexel, were assigned to play with the children from Kindergarten up to about 2nd grade. When we arrived, they were outside playing, so we basically joined them in the playground, outside in the sunny weather. My favourite thing about the experience, was the fact that there was not a moment's hesitation from the children's side; they were so friendly! They pretty much immediately let us join in and play with them. Adults truly have a lot to learn from children. I honestly think that we, the volunteers, got more out of the experience than the children, but I am not complaining.
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