This is Alex.
Alex volunteers as a photographer for a local college ministry called The Voice and for various events around town. Her favorite event so far? Make ‘Em Smile: an annual party for kids with special needs hosted by Nathaniel’s Hope. As the founder of Bedside Educators Network, a tutoring company for hospitalized and homebound students, Alex knows the value of giving back.
“Through photography, I can share my perspective of the world with others. I can tell a story, promote a cause, or memorialize a moment with a single shot. Getting to do what I love is great. Getting to do it for a cause that is bigger than myself is even better. That’s why I volunteer.”
People like Alex are what inspires us here at Volunteer U! She gives back to multiple organizations and has found a way to combine what she loves with helping organizations that are making the world a better place.
To learn more about the Bedside Educators Network and the incredible work they are doing visit Alex’s website benllc.net. You can also learn more about the event she volunteers for: Make ‘Em Smile at nathanielshope.org.
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Christina Angelakos has a doctorate in Strategic Leadership from Regent University. She loves working with teams in both the corporate and nonprofit marketplace. Follow her on Twitter @ChristinaAngel