This month we want to honor Fawn as our Volunteer Spotlight for August. For over a year and a half, Fawn has been volunteering at LPCS in a number of roles including overnights, track instructor, and front desk. We caught up with her to ask her a few questions about her volunteer experience at LPCS and some other fun facts, here's what she had to say:
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan.
Occupation: self-employed.
How I got involved
with LPCS: A friend had
recommended LPCS to me after I moved and was struggling to find a place to
volunteer at that I enjoyed. After looking over the website and attending the
volunteer orientation, I fell in love with LPCS and what it does for the
community.
Length of time LPCS
volunteer: around a year and a
half I believe.
What I like best about
volunteering at LPCS: Easily
the people. From the guests who always have a smile on their face and take the
time out of their days to talk with me, to the staff members whose passion for
LPCS is so contagious, I can't help but want to do more for the shelter.
Most memorable
experience at LPCS: My
first time volunteering at the community engagement program on Sunday's. I
walked in having no idea what to expect and came away with not only wanting to
get more involved with LPCS, but with a greater appreciation for what Linda
(and the rest of the staff) do on a daily basis.
Hobbies/favorite past
times: hanging out with
friends, craft/DIY projects, watching baseball and college football, having
dance parties, and exploring Chicago.
Personal heroes: My dad. He is one of the smartest and kindest
people I know, incredibly strong and he pushes me every day to be a better
person than I was the day before.
Last good movie I
saw: I am horrible at
watching movies, but I just finished binge watching True Detective and it was
AMAZING. I am keeping my fingers crossed there will be a second season.
If I could do it over
again, I would: Move to Chicago. The
city is absolutely gorgeous, I've met so many great people, and have had more
experiences than I could have ever dreamed of.