Volunteer jobs...

Call me crazy, but I can't seem to get enough time helping others. It's been strange having this big break from my 2nd job with Catholic Charities, but I know it will be starting back up again soon. In the mean time I have been enjoying my time off and getting started with my new Volunteer Job @ Bridgeway. I may have told you all this before, but Bridgeway is an amazing organization that's a support and home for pregnant teens and teen moms. I started the intensive volunteer application process long ago and finally on Thursday was able to get to go meet the girls. Every month they have a Thank You writing class where they send personalized thank yous to everyone who has donated to them in the last month. I and another woman interested in being a bridger, sort of like a big sister or a support system for the girls, went over to the house to visit with the girls during their class. It was interesting to see. 11 girls live in the house with a house mom there to over see everyday activities. 4 girls have babies, 1 is due on the 20th of this month, another on Nov 3, and the rest are all between 4-6 months along. Some of the girls seemed wise beyond their years, because they've had to grow up fast. While others seem to have no clue what they were doing. I unfortunately wasn't instantly matched up with a bridgee, but I was told that the process can take a couple weeks. I will keep at it and Bridgeway will help me find the right girl to help. In the mean time I am completely satisfied with working with those adorable little babies. I got to play with a slobbery little 7months old who is teething and learning how to crawl. He was a real sweety. I also got to hold a very tiny 3 month old boy, who was the spitting image of his mom. They were all nice girls and the babies were, so sweet. I can not wait to really get going on this volunteer job. Since I can't come home for the holidays this year I plan on spending Christmas helping out the girls at Bridgeway. Every year they have a giant holiday party for the girls, their babies, and all the former graduates of the program. I can't wait to help share in this amazing organizations efforts to support these girls in bettering their & their children's lives. And honestly who doesn't love some good quality baby cuddling time?