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1 dacks mat;i Christina Cuellar, a senior psychology
najor, volunteers with Habitat for Human-
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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
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“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.”
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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.
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