Through my work being involved with youth in the community, I came in contact with Youthlinc. It is a local organization that provides youth opportunity to serve in their local communities and abroad. They send volunteers to the place I work to tutor and mentor refugee students.
Anyway, I was asked by them to be a part of the judging panel for a scholarship they offered to youth called Young Humanitarian Awards. I got to review the applications of 13 finalists and then be on the panel to interview each every candidate. This was a great experience for me! It reminded me of what I really want to do in life. I don't want to make money or help someone else make money. I want to help the community in many ways I can. Also, these candidates inspired me even more. It gave me hope for this world that there are young people who are thriving to make a difference in their world.
Although many of them (only in high school) have done service projects abroad, they said that you don't have to go to Africa or other 3rd world countries to save the world, there are needs right here in your backyard.
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