I worked alongside Covenant House Executive Chef and Food Services Director Shawn Dinkins preparing and serving breakfast and lunch to approximately 60 Covenant House youth and staff members. I also participated in a Culinary Program class Chef Shawn has created to teach cooking for personal use and employment skill. Students were three youth who were learning how to make Panini sandwiches, testing their own creations and sharing with each other and with staff members. Public transportation was the means of getting around for the day to assess the challenges and barriers some of Nine Star’s youth interns, clients, and staff may face in getting around solely using public transportation. Throughout the day I utilized transportation modes of driving, walking, riding the bus, and catching a ride with someone. A long and educational day.

I volunteered at Until That Day Church in Eagle River doing Spring Cleaning; washing windows, vacuuming, dusting window sills & shelves, and other tasks. I really worked up a sweat. I learned that due to my services the administrator of the church and schools was able to focus on other work instead of her normal cleaning duties. The Church expressed appreciation, and I was very happy to be able to offer my service to our community. Thank you Nine Star for the opportunity.