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i stlay, June 26,: Helping hands \ Volunteering offers cure for boredom shock and Jersey’s i F early 100 pe ting site Sur,; 111 ceremony r-s and residi A’iolence in manufijctm 5 miles wes I i spanics act Story by Thomas Phillips Graphic by Adrian Calcaneo f\ 11 m firing a summer full of higher edu ction and that “other” education, many students find that volunteer- ng in their spare time satisfies a desire to lelp and expands their perception of the yorld. Opportunities abound for students o give back to the community and have a t the 149,00 jositive impact on the people around them. 1 dacks mat;i Christina Cuellar, a senior psychology najor, volunteers with Habitat for Human- - dittcremii. ty (HFH), a non-profit organization that provides low-income families with inexpen- ive, new houses that are built by volunteers. “I got into Habitat for Humanity be- ause my dad was in construction,” Cuellar aid. “But I didn’t ask them to have me |uild houses. 'They had me as a Spanish ranslator; that’s where they needed me.” Cuellar spends about three hours each eek with HFH, not only helping those in |eed, but getting to know those she works ith. “The relationships are a little closer, just lecause of the different terms,” Cuellar laid. “You’re not there to get paid. It’s not Itressful.” HFFI uses all kinds of skills from all inds of people, not only to build a house, ^hich usually takes them about two weeks, lut also to help restore old fixtures, like r< nips inthb.: ssnian BobG t part, peopk veil.” o many dial cause some . T here are hs in this city ig here mud get along it ie said, e the attaci police broke, black and He r John F. Ker: . A group offt swarmed a t( and had spentir ■ars hanging® c Transformer joking within idered hirafc screaming, moaning,” ashingtopps i Ye all heard n s aid.” s dazed and hi leclared deads ?d from Pa. c ^Habitat lar Humanity 823-7200 . . (iiazas ftatnai Shelter 775 5755 Orace Bible Ctiurcli 693-2911 ^ Crestview Retirement Commealty 776 4778 American Red Cross i ’ll I 776 8279 American Cancer Seciety <T^ 776-1463 N DELUNA/THf Battalion sinks and blinds, for sale to the public — another of Cuellar’s responsibilities. Cuellar said she works with HFH be cause she enjoys helping. “Some people don’t have homes, and [having a house] can take a huge load off of somebody,” Cuellar said. “It makes me feel good to make somebody’s life easier.” Students who prefer a different breed of activity can volunteer with the Brazos Ani mal Shelter (BAS). Orphaned dogs, cats and the occasional rabbit or ferret need basic care, like being fed or given a bath. Tricia.Tovar, a senior biomedical science major, has volunteered there for the last two summers. “I love animals,” said Tovar, an aspiring veterinarian. “It gives me something to do that I like. To get into vet school, you need experience.” Tovar agreed that as a volunteer she re ceives politeness and respect from her co workers during her service. “They’ve always been nice about not telling you what to do,” Tovar said. “They appreciate you more.” T he BAS is planning a night out with some of their residents this summer when volunteers will showcase some would-be pets at the local premiere of Dr. Dolittle 2, and, like the animals featured in the film, shelter pets are unique, too, Tovar said. “Animals have their own personality,” Tovar said. “It’s fun to find out what that is.” Becky Blume, a junior education major, volunteers at Grace Bible Church where she works in the nursery tending to babies and young children. “My first motivation is because I love chil dren,” Blume said. “I feel that working with children is very rewarding in and of itself.” Working with small children, Blume said she hopes to care for them and have an im pact on their lives. See Volunteer on Page 4. ier said that, i change a pro's sue for damajt ants. Archers tts and Hush:.' ven recordin' 1 taxpayer funds egislation w .oncerns we’w amoved orsanid said. Morial, also a nded a very res s made this iucation legisk y from his asst: reiving govemt ise employmet: •in, so far as rganizationstoi former Indian lith, an advise HAD Texas A&M University Space is limited. BUILDING AN INTELLIGENT PORTFOLIO 3 You’re invited to a TIAA-CREF Financial Education Seminar. Getting the Most Out of Your Retirement Plan. Editor in Chief waging Editor holf, Radio Produce I her, Opinion Editw I ma, Graphics Edit® i, Photo Editor m. News Editor 1 RSVP to Shelbi Croft at 800.842.2006 Start getting a handle on your retirement plan now', so you can get the most out of it later on. Find out why people in education and research turn to TIAA-CREF, the retirement organization of choice at more than 11,350 institutions nationwide. iters, Sports Editor 'ton, Webmaster idez, Asst. 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