By Rachel Fortier | Observer Contributor
Photo by Carlos M. Mendoza
Administrative Assistant Tami Morin explained why giving back to the community by volunteering is important.
“It’s important for students to be civically engaged in the community because…it helps improve their skills,” said Morin.
Morin has worked at MWCC for over thirteen years, where she also received her Business degree. She is also a Phi Theta Kappa alumni. Morin works in the Center for Civic Learning and Community Engagement which helps to provide service learning and both career and volunteer opportunities. It is also the main location of SOS (Students Serving Other Students).
“The SOS Center helps many students with transportation, childcare, food, and security among other things,” Morin stated.
The Food Pantry, Morin explained, is a resource that provides all students the opportunity to obtain twenty items a month, no matter their financial situation. As long as you are a student enrolled in an accredited course, you are eligible to use the pantry every month.
According to Morin, in order to sign up for volunteer work, students need approval from the Civic Center which can help find work that fits their schedule. There are multiple volunteer hours available through events and clubs that go around campus.
Various part-time work positions are also provided around campus. “In different offices, there are many positions they can do,” Morin stated.
“My favorite thing to volunteer for here is the Character Breakfast,” said Morin. “Although Phi Theta Kappa did not run it this year, it was extremely successful.
Morin and her daughter both volunteered for the breakfast event. She delegated as her daughter hopped around as the White Rabbit from Alice In Wonderland. Morin said, “I think more people should volunteer in events like that. You get to have such a great time and make children so happy.”
Editors Note: As of the time of printing, Morin will no longer be working in the Brewer Center and is now located in the Access and Transition/Gear Up office.
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