Hello, my name is Tracey McPherson and I am a senior at Slippery
Rock University. Today was our second day volunteering at Give Kids the
World Village. Today I was placed at the horse riding area. I was responsible
for assisting the children while they rode horses around the track. This was a
great experience for both me and for all of the children that we came across.
Many of these children were sick and even in wheelchairs which made
horse-riding a very big deal. It was rewarding for me to see the joy on their
faces and it made me happy to know that I played a part in creating their
wonderful experience. Although it was very hot outside and the horse kept
whipping me with its tail, I would do it all over again.
Later on this
evening our group participated in an event called Kids Night Out and
this event allowed the parents of these children to get a break and have some
time for themselves. Each of us volunteers was paired up with a child. We
played with our assigned children for about an hour before we went to the
Gingerbread House for dinner. After dinner we went to the theater in
the village where we watched or participated in Village Idol. This
event was a lot like American Idol and it gave each child the opportunity to
show case their own unique talents. At the shows conclusion, each participant
was given a ribbon as a reward. We all had a great time and the children really
were great! Today was even better than the first day and I really anticipate
what tomorrow will hold.
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