Tyler Monteleone

For my community service assignment, I signed up to volunteer and help with the Miracle League. I was a buddy which meant I was paired up with someone with special needs who played in the games. There were two games and I had a total of 3 buddies, Brenden, Carson, and Slade. My role was to help them bat, run the bases, stay engaged, and also encourage them to make sure everyone had a fun time. Everyone there running the event worked really well together and the other volunteers and coaches were very supportive and helped make this event run very smoothly. This event is connected to my values because I very much enjoy helping others and being able to make a difference. It also helped me build communication as well as leadership skills by learning how to be able to adapt to different personalities. While being there, I learned that the Miracle League’s mission is more than just baseball and that it’s also about inclusion, giving everyone a chance to participate. This experience will help me in the future by reminding me to lead with empathy and create environments where everyone feels valued.