"Some of my most cherished friendships have grown through volunteering with Alpha Phi, many of whom I probably would not have met otherwise." – KATIE BERGIN “While volunteering with Alpha Phi is fun and energizing, I feel a great sense of loyalty to our organization as well,” Katie said. “I enjoy the challenging projects that arise and the opportunity for continued learning. I would love to continue building on my volunteer experience with Alpha Phi, and while I don’t know what life has in store for me, I do hope to always be a part of Alpha Phi’s volunteer world in some capacity, big or small.”
has had on me personally is even greater. Some of my most cherished friendships have grown through volunteering with Alpha Phi, many of whom I probably would not have met otherwise. I feel a great sense of camaraderie with other volunteers and my teams, and I know these experiences and relationships will only continue to positively impact my life.” Katie implored that while balancing volunteering with other aspects of personal and professional life is not always easy or convenient, she tries to dedicate at least a few hours per week to the volunteer commitments she has made. And she finds this thoroughly rewarding. “Make time to pursue the things you enjoy,” Katie emphasized. “There will never be a perfect time to volunteer, but I do think there are seasons of life that allow you some extra flexibility if you’re willing to dedicate the time and put in the effort. It’s important to recognize the commitment needed to be a good volunteer in whatever capacity that looks like for you individually. From there, you can determine what type of volunteer opportunity might best align — there’s always an opportunity to give back in any capacity.”
Lastly, Katie shared that she plans to continue volunteering with our Fraternity for a long time.
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