Looking to volunteer?

LEDA is more than just about getting into college. It is about helping LEDA Scholars become leaders and valuable members in their communities. Following the spirit of LEDA’s guiding principles of Excellence, Integrity, Compassion and Community, I wanted to take the time to let you know about a wonderful community service opportunity.

Project Sunshine is a nonprofit organization that provides free social, educational and recreational programs to children and families affected by medical challenges. They have partnerships with hospitals in over 30 states around the country, including many states where LEDA Scholars are located. Many colleges and universities also have campus chapters of Project Sunshine. Check with your school to see if you have one!

Volunteers participate in a number of activities that include arts and crafts, tutoring, knitting, etc. The main goal is to serve as a helping hand for children and families in their time of need. Activities occur quite regularly and there is always a variety of events to choose from, including on weekends.

Volunteers must be over 18 years of age and attend a one-hour volunteer information session that gives an overview of Project Sunshine’s mission and guidelines that all volunteers must follow. The best part: There is no requirement of hours! You can volunteer whenever your schedule permits.

As a volunteer of Project Sunshine, I have had the opportunity to meet many great people and volunteer at a numbers of events. The event I will be volunteering at later this month is a reunion party for one-hundred children who have received heart transplants. Volunteers will participate in arts and crafts activities with the children.

To learn more about Project Sunshine, visit: www.projectsunshine.org

If you choose to become a volunteer with Project Sunshine, please let us know. Maybe we can volunteer together!

-Billy-