Then when I was in college in 2008-2009, I went to an event called Filipino Americans for Obama kick off event and their volunteer coordinator were looking for volunteers so I signed up. I volunteered in doing phone banks, and whatever else they needed help on. This was my first time being part of civic engagement and learning about politics. I got to meet a lot of people.
In 2010, when I got laid off from my job, I volunteered at UCSF at their child specialist program and I learned a lot about how it was like volunteering at a hospital. It felt great doing art activities with the children, and make them feel as normal children even though they were hospitalized. I met really nice people there and it was a good experience. I volunteered at UCSF for a year or so. UCSF is a good hospital.
In 2011-2012, I volunteered for Rob Bonta's campaign through KAYA Filipino Americans for Progress and this was my first time,. learning to knock on doors. Knocking on doors, I learned how to speak to people but at the same time it was nerve wrecking. Also, we did a bunch of drop lits too in supporting candidates in the city for Steve Ngo and David Chiu. Also, through the years, I voluntered at Pistahan and was in the table for Kaya Filipino Americans for Progress. Also, in 2012, we went to Las Vegas and knocked on door for President Obama's election that year. I also went to California Convention and that was an awesome experience and that's when I was became officially a MaSquad.
In 2015, I started volunteering for One Brick Organization. What I liked about One Brick is that there was no commitment and you just choose which event in their calendar you want to volunteer for. I did different volunteering activities with them which was a lot of fun. I volunteered at the Food Bank, Glide, Anthony's foundation, and Precita Clean up through them.
In 2016, I volunteered for Fiona Ma's kick off fundraiser event and that was a lot of fun because I haven't volunteered for a while. Then from july 2016 until election day in November, I volunteered for Marjan Philhour's campaign and my friend Melissa's campaign. This was such an amazing, fun, and busy experience. I learned so much about District 1 and District 9 that I never knew before. I met so people who became my friends now and who I learned so much from. I learned more about local politics. I learned to be so well rounded, going to debates, writing post cards, doing phone banks, knocking on doors, and so much more... Campaign was my life for 4 months. It was such a good feeling to help out. Also, did visibility. It truly gave me a purpose in my life and learned things I never knew before. December 2016, I started interning at Fiona Ma's office and until now, it's been awesome and learning so much. I want to keep improving and gain skills.
This year, January from now, I have been part of Bay City Beacon in taking photos, doing beacon events calendar, and hidden gem. I also volunteered for United Democratic Club and took some pictures of their politics 101. I enjoy volunteering because I like helping people and it is very rewarding. With volunteering, I am exploring what career is for me and it gives me an experience for a future job that I might be applying for. I will continue in volunteering and hopefully with all these volunteering, I will have a good and stable job from it. Volunteering is my hobby too and I enjoy meeting new people and learning from them. When it comes to volunteering too, I am stimulating my brain and I am learning something new everyday. It is good exploring different things while I am volunteering. I am also learning about myself and learning from other people. I love volunteering a lot and I think I will continue in volunteering when I have time and as long as I can do it too. I look forward in helping with campaigns next year too.
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