Reflection On Y. E. S. Board Leadership

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The best demonstration of my leadership is my actions as a Y.E.S. board leader. My position and the club are of great importance to me, so I fully dedicate myself to creating the best experience for other volunteers. The volunteer activity in which I lead most frequently, as well as chair for the board, is medical supply sorting. This can be more complex than other activities because it includes steps like identifying pieces of medical equipment, knowing how to sort them, and transporting them to the correct bin. The dynamic and flow of the volunteer opportunity can be difficult to grasp for first time volunteers. Since I participate frequently and know the steps fairly well I go out of my way to help any of the other volunteers, particularly Y.E.S. volunteers, with steps in the sorting process, of which they may be unaware. …show more content…
volunteers know who I am and that they know of each other. This helps them be more comfortable and willing to ask questions when they need help. AN example of this was when a volunteer was visibly distraught after opening a box that contained miscellaneous supplies. The volunteer had no idea what bin to put them in and this was obviously troubling to them. I quickly went over to them and told them where many items went. After we had placed most items, we asked an employee for advice and they were quite helpful. After this the volunteer was more relaxed and self reliant. I have even seen them come back to medical sorting several times. When I can lead more effectively it means the volunteers have a positive experience and are more likely to make volunteering a long-term part of their lives, which is very rewarding to