April 2011 Volunteer Spotlight: Chelsea Wilder

I heard about Volunteer Broward from a friend who told me about the Great Visit Florida Beach Walk a few months back and I contacted Volunteer Broward to get involved in the project. It was love at first Project for me.

Ever since I was little I’ve felt like I was made to help those in need. I’ve always been interested in volunteering and the feeling I get by helping others is unbeatable. Personally, I have met a lot of very interesting and enthusiastic people with similar interests as me through volunteering. Professionally, I have decided that I am meant for a career in non-profits. It was because of my love of volunteering that I am earning a Master’s degree in Non-profit Management and I hope to stay involved with non-profit organizations and volunteering for many years to come. I have recently taken an AmeriCorps Vista position with a local non-profit that I volunteer with, maybe you’ve heard of it, Volunteer Broward!

My advice to new volunteers is just go for it! Don’t be afraid to dive right in and start volunteering with any opportunity that looks interesting to them. Volunteer Broward has such a large spectrum of opportunities that anyone should be able to find and project that fits just right for them.

Volunteer Broward is an amazing organization and, so far, my experience has been great. Volunteering does so much good for the community and getting to see so many people come together and help each other really shows that this world is a good place.

by Chelsea Wilder