Video Reflection

The longer I work at Step by Step, the more impressed I am by the organization. It has done a wonderful job of allowing teen mothers to connect, and the children I have worked with have a great time. Four weeks ago, one of the girls I was helping watch took it upon herself to restyle my hair into quite a tangled mess.

Jamaria ties my hair in knots

Some of the others learned hangman for the first time, while still others colored beautiful pictures and told me about their days.

Maia draws pictures as well as coloring them.

All of the girls and boys there had energy and enjoyed all the extra attention that was showered upon them. 

Link to video on Youtube

The video describes my experience the past couple of times volunteering. Even though I have technically met my requirement for service hours, I will continue to go back for this semester. The kids notice when someone doesn't show up, and it's important to them that we aren't just coming for a grade, but because we care. 

My Lil Buddy - Video Reflection 2

By: Phyllis Elizabeth Holloway 

In this post you will find a video reflection based off of my previous Step By Step volunteering experience. It seems like each time I go I just fall more and more in love with these kids. I absolutely adore spending time with them, and I cannot wait to go every other week. Also, this video will show me going through that caterpillar I mentioned in my first blog post... Maybe this will give you a better idea of how hilarious I look while playing with these kids.

As explained in this video, sometimes these kids take a little time to warm up to you. The kids aren't too hard to fall in love with, but sometimes we have to give them a little time to fall in love back! We are more than happy to give them this time. I am so excited to continue working with these kids and hope my 'lil buddy' is there every week!

Video Reflection 2

          Working with this organization has been an amazing experience and it has taught me how important it is to have a caring family supporting you through your life.  It has also showed me how important it is to be able to have a type of child like wonder and love for the little things in life.

Video Reflection 2

Each time I have volunteered at Step by Step, I have come to know each child more personally. They have given me a fresh outlook on poverty, since I have seen past the facts and statistics often given to the real lives of real people. 

Poverty has a different face for me now. It is a real-life issue, and it affects people I know. The names, stories, and personalities of these children have altered my view.

The room where I serve and play at Step by Step.