After Betsy Tietjen approved Hailey Gray (26)'s hours, "Service Hours" is complete.
Service Hours

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Volunteering for my mother’s union
80.0 hrs Service Hours

Over the course of ten months, I helped my mom’s AFGE union by making phone calls to members, reminding them to vote and stay informed. At first, I only helped occasionally, sitting at the kitchen table and nervously reading from a script. But as time went on, I got more comfortable and involved. I learned how to handle different reactions, answer questions, and speak with confidence. Some months were busier than others, especially around elections, but I stayed committed. By the end of the ten months, I had made dozens of calls and felt proud knowing I played a small but important role in helping people stay connected and involved in their union.

Are the service hours you completed COMPETENCE HOURS (learning about social justice issues) or COURAGE HOURS (direct or indirect service to others)?

COURAGE

Which Gilmour charism (Divine Providence, Forgiveness, Hope, Hospitality, Inclusiveness, Option for the Poor, The Cross, Zeal) did you best live out through your service experience? Please explain.

I volunteered for my mom’s AFGE union because I wanted to support the important work they do for federal employees. By making phone calls to members reminding them to vote, I felt like I was helping give people a voice and making sure their rights were protected. It was a small way I could contribute to something bigger and stand up for fairness and workers’ rights.

Would you try this service experience again? Why or why not?

I volunteered for my mom’s AFGE union because I wanted to support the important work they do for federal employees. By making phone calls to members reminding them to vote, I felt like I was helping give people a voice and making sure their rights were protected. It was a small way I could contribute to something bigger and stand up for fairness and workers’ rights.

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Hailey Gray (26) began work on Gilmour Academy's St. Br. André Service Program
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