David D

After completing the orientation at Lyngblomsten began work on the first task I would undertake at the organization. The staff had been planning a recognition dinner and celebration for all of the volunteers at Lyngblomsten. The first thing I worked on was filling up balloons and tying them together for the celebration. I worked alongside two of the Lyngblomsten staff members. One woman I was working with told me that her daughter had been awarded a college scholarship for all of the time she had dedicated to Lyngblomsten. Both of the staff members were very kind and told me how much everyone at Lyngblomsten appreciated the help of the volunteers. After I had finished inflating and tying together the balloons I went off with some other people to begin preparing food. A small group and myself prepared one hundred fifty fruit cabobs. While I didn't get a chance to interact with any of the residents at the organization I did have a good time preparing the food. While doing this work I witnessed some debate as to how the final presentation would be delivered, and I tried to remain neutral. While preparing the balloons and the food I thought that it was interesting that I was preparing a celebration for other volunteers that work at Lyngblomsten, and I was even invited to attend the festivities but I was unable to go. Although my true work with the seniors who live at Lyngblomsten had not yet begun, I was excited at the prospect of my volunteering that was to come.