Bailee started volunteering with Hands4Hope after getting involved with the H4H club at Rolling Hills Middle School. Since her first experience volunteering at the Food Bank Blitz, she's been jumping in to get involved with as many outreach opportunities possible.
"I love volunteering with my friends because it's something to do besides just hanging out," she said.
Bailee has spent many hours volunteering time at Green Valley Community Church, going out for our Homeless Outreaches in both Sacramento & Placerville, and getting involved with our yearly events like the Haunted House and Gifts of Mercy dinner.
She said with all of her experiences, a few memories stick out in her mind.
"I was doing a Homeless Outreach in Placerville and we went to a motel and someone we served was a 16 or 17 year old kid. It was shocking to see people around my age that were homeless and it make me really appreciate my life more," she said.
She also has specific memories of making santa cupcakes for the youth at a local Mercy Housing facility and the impact her cupcakes would have on them.
Bailee says one of the best things about Hands4Hope is the opportunity to meet so many new friends and be involved in helping others at the same time. "It's a great way to spend my free time and I have met so many people," she said. "It's really become a big part of my life."
Most importantly, she said, is that volunteering has taught her to "be more down to earth and nice".
"Everyone should try volunteering once."
Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to Hands4Hope, Bailee!
In a sea of bags for Homeless Outreach
Making dog biscuits with her club at RHMS
Homeless Outreach Sacramento
Bailee at The Haunted House
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