St. Andrew’s Priory, Class of 2020
“As someone who hopes to one day be in a position to help others, I think it’s important to understand and experience the efforts local organizations in my community are making for the betterment of our people.
Despite the vast diversity we see in Hawaii, there are numerous amounts of people who are under represented and whose voices go unheard in our society. However, volunteering has enabled me to experience and participate in the change that Pacific Gateway Center strives to make for the marginalized communities in Hawaii. At PGC, I'm able to actively contribute by creating marketing flyers, perform office operations, conduct field and market research, and interact with people by answering phones. Overall, volunteering at PGC has been a great experience for me because of the variety of work I'm able to do, and each day I am constantly challenged and encouraged to be an agent for social change.”