William Dean

Volunteering at the Food Bank in Wilmington was a very good experience and kind of put things into perspective for me. While I was there I mostly helped sort vegetables into these plastic bags and weigh them to make sure they weren’t too heavy. It wasn’t anything complicated, but I enjoyed doing it and meeting the people that were also volunteering. What stood out to me the most was how everyone worked together. Nobody really knew each other, but everyone just kind of stepped in and did what needed to be done. If something got backed up, people helped without even being asked. It made everything run way smoother and showed how it is to work together in situations like that. It also made me realize how many people actually depend on places like this. You hear about it, but being there is different. It connects to my values because I’ve always felt like helping out where you can matters. From a business perspective, it also showed me how important organization and leadership are. Overall, it was a simple experience, but it definitely made me think more about the community and how small efforts can actually help a lot.