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Our Student Volunteers share some thoughts about their experiences at Teresa House
“The Teresa House has been an incredible experience that has made my college years at Geneseo very memorable. I have met so many amazing people (residents, family members and volunteers) who have taught me many important life lessons that I would not be able to learn in the classroom. I am so thankful for the friendships I have made at the Teresa House and will always remember the warm and caring environment. This experience has been very rewarding and I feel very lucky to have had the opportunity to be part of such a wonderful organization.”
“The Teresa House has been an incredible experience that has made my college years at Geneseo very memorable. I have met so many amazing people (residents, family members and volunteers) who have taught me many important life lessons that I would not be able to learn in the classroom. I am so thankful for the friendships I have made at the Teresa House and will always remember the warm and caring environment. This experience has been very rewarding and I feel very lucky to have had the opportunity to be part of such a wonderful organization.”
“Volunteering at Teresa House for the past couple years has really helped me grow as a person. I started because a friend of mine who had been volunteering knew that I was missing some of the community service activities I used to do at home, so he suggested I give it a try. I have to admit, after orientation I began to doubt myself. I was afraid I wasn’t emotionally strong enough, or that I’d never be good at talking to the residents or, since I’m not a med student, taking care of their needs. But I decided to at least try, and even though it was hard for me at first, I realized I was in a good mood every time I left. I’ve met so many good-hearted people, and it was worth a million dollars every time I realized I’d put a smile on a resident’s face (not to mention they made me smile a lot too). I found that every time I went to Teresa House, suddenly papers and grades and meetings weren’t so important anymore, because I was in an environment where everyone is selfless and takes care of each other. My only regret is that I didn’t make more time for it. Despite what some might think, anyone can make a good volunteer if what they want is to serve people other than themselves to make their lives a little brighter.”
“I wish I had made more time to volunteer at the Teresa House. The experience greatly affected who I am and the dreams that I attain. I will never forget the welcoming atmosphere of the home that so many hold close in their heart or the loving residents that cried of joy to have so much warmth and tender care, and I will of course never be able to forget the volunteers that graciously devoted their time and love. This was a family.”