College Scholarship Essay

Being involved in my community wasnt a priority in my schedule, I in reality had overlooked the importance of really being involved in my community and the beneficial aspects that it impart have on me rather then I would have on my community. Community service latterly has be fill in a big consumption of my weekends, which have had multiple positive effects on me and just has it brought hope and happiness to people, but it also lead to spiritual and personal growth. It is an pay back that cannot be bought with every amount of money. A volunteer benefits himself or herself because they get to see how their contribution has made a difference. This experience contributes to personal development especially in areas such as self-fulfillment, self-confidence, and self-esteem that often flourish in the midst of volunteering experiences.The contributions that I have made to my community, volunteering countless hours at the local two general hours during weekends and summers has really impacted me as a person. I now am more involved with my community then ever through a club that I have joined at school (California learning foundation) and have started the year off by volunteering with AIDs walk Los Angeles and many more to come over the year. I now dont see volunteering as a sacrifice of my quantify rather an opportunity to become a better person through community outreach.