TheCenter and Expectations

     First, I would like to say that I try to live my life without having expectations for things. I think it is something that is pretty important. Therefore, you can not get let down. I realize that it is very hard to do this. Sometimes I try not to have expectations but they happen anyways. A few expectations that I had for The Center when choosing it to be my organization was that: 1.) The Center would help me become more educated in the LGBT community .  2.) Also to help understand some of the struggles members of the LGBT community are dealing with. 3.) I felt that volunteering wouldn't be much fun.  I think a lot of these expectations came from not being super stoked to have to volunteer. Also I think my mind was just trying to put together what it would be like to volunteer and what those particular jobs would be like.
       So, far I have done quite a bit of my volunteering for The Center and I love it. The Center is such an awesome organization that has a lot of really cool events for all age members of the LGBT community. They have programs for the youth (Rainbow Alley) and  the elderly (Sage Group). I have also learned about some of the different laws that are going into place that effect the LGBT community. I wanted to go to the Lobby Day that was going on this Monday, but unfortunately I was in school, so I couldn't participate in that event. I also have gotten to work with some awesome people in the LGBT community and have had some interesting conversations them to help me understand them better and be able to make some strong connections, and hopefully some good friendships and networking possibilities.
     Also, I not only am super excited to be working with The Center. I have already put in a fair amount of volunteering time with them. I am excited to be able to help them with some more events. So, I would say that that expectation of not enjoying volunteering was unfounded. I have had a lot of fun with helping them out and am excited to help out some more. Juli has made it very fun, comfortable place to help service the community.  But as for the other expectations, I would say that they were supported. I am loving learning new stuff about a different part of the community that I am not always involved in and a part of. I think its great. I actually thought it was so great, I got my boyfriend to help and come volunteer with The Center as well. He also, enjoyed being able to help the community. We both felt really good about ourselves after helping out and volunteering.  I'm so glad I am getting the opportunity to work with this particular organization. ♡♡♡ 

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