July Volunteer of the Month
Rose Cooper
Rose has been a Volunteer for Nyaka for over 2 years! She has done a variety of Volunteer
Activities including singing the national anthem at our 5k earlier in the year
and helping out with mailings; she definitely has a favorite volunteer activity
though! We asked rose to share a bit about her volunteer exerience with Nyaka
in her own words:
"While I like doing 'normal' volunteer stuff for
Nyaka when I have an opportunity, I really enjoy the supplemental charity
organization that I was inspired to create because of Nyaka. There's a long
story behind this. A couple years ago, I posted on my Facebook page that my
motorcycle tire died and that I couldn't afford to get another one, thus
essentially ending my motorcycle riding season before it started (I found the
flat tire in March). I wasn't asking anyone to do anything for me, I was just
lamenting the loss. Then something incredible happened, a bunch of #lovelansing
friends of mine decided to come together and raise money to get me a
replacement tire. I was (and still am) floored by this wonderful show of
generosity. And I decided that that was a sign that I needed to do something
about it. Since I'm kind of known around town for singing while riding
my motorcycle, I decided to create 'Ride and Sing with SonicBOOM!',
which I use as a way to raise funds for charitable organizations and events. I
offer rides in exchange for a donation to that charity. And Nyaka was my first
charity."
We appreciate everything Rose does for Nyaka and the Lansing
community including lending her unique gifts, such as her voice, and her
passions, such as riding her motorcycle.
Young Hero of The Month
Bailey Scott, 13
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| "It's fun to volunteer with friends and while we are working, we are changing someone else's life. By completing small tasks, you can help change someone's life. It feels good to be a part of something so positive. |
Since that day Bailey has regularly attended Nyaka's
Volunteer Night's on Wednesdays and has donated 13 ½ hours of her time. Bailey says, "I volunteer for Nyaka
because of the fact that I am helping children get an education. The things we
take for granted and have accessible are not always available for other
people." Not only does Bailey
volunteer but she encourages her friends and sister to join in as well.
Bailey is an 8th grader at Windemere Park Charter Academy where she learned about Nyaka when Jackson visited the school and gave a presentation. Bailey said,
"I learned that a small gesture on my part can make a big difference in someone else's life."
"I learned that a small gesture on my part can make a big difference in someone else's life."
When Bailey isn't volunteering she likes to draw, read,
camp, and spend time outdoors. She also like listening to music and hanging out
with family and friends.
The Students and Grannies of Nyaka and Kutamba are fortunate
to have such a dedicated, giving, and compassionate Young Hero volunteering and
advocating on their behalf.
