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Dartmouth Community Services presents our January
2006 Volunteer Spotlights.....
 Katherine Lang
Big Brother Big Sister
Katherine Lang '06, Big Brother Big Sister (BBBS) chair for the past two
years, has selflessly nominated all three other BBBS chairs for Volunteer
Spotlights without recognizing herself for all her own hard work and
dedication. Her "engaging personality" and "fun-loving
nature" make her a very pleasant person to work with. As fellow BBBS chair
David Cao says, "Seriously though, she is an awesome person." When
asked about BBBS, Katherine expresses her gratitude for the program. It gives
her the chance to spend her time with someone who is not college-aged while at
Dartmouth and to see her little sibling "grow up before your (her)
eyes."
 Andrew Rand '07
Special Olympics
Andrew Rand '07, chair of Special Olympics for the past two years, has
helped turn the program into a huge success. As an active and involved leader,
he has helped to triple the number of active volunteers. He does not mind
taking time out of his day to check in on volunteers and athletes and handle
the logistical paperwork. Fellow Special Olympics chair Daniel Villone shares
how he is proud to participate in the program with Andy because Andy's
"diligence and passion to this project reflects his caring and selfless
nature." When asked about Special Olympics, Andy says that he is honored
to take part in a program which offers developmental disabled athletes "an
opportunity to run, jump, laugh, be a teammate, and enjoy life to the
fullest."
 Nick Bonacci '07
Special Olympics
Nicholas Bonacci '07, Special Olympics volunteer since last summer, bowls
with developmentally disabled athletes every week. In his time with the
program, Nick has recruited new volunteers and helped to make practices more
enjoyable for athletes and parents. Andrew Rand, chair of Special Olympics,
says that Nick "promotes good sportsmanship among the athletes and brings
smiles to their faces with his great sense of humor." When asked
about Special Olympics, Nick cites it as "one of the most rewarding
experiences I've (Nick has) had" because it allows him to spend time with
"fun-loving, caring" people. He also mentions Big Brother Big Sister
as another program, which has had an impact on his Dartmouth experience.
 Max Young 06
Haven Homework Club
Maxwell Young '06, Haven Homework Club volunteer, previously acted as chair
for the program and has continued to stay involved since. As a consistent
volunteer who drives others to the Haven on a weekly basis, Max is loved by all
the kids there. Claudia Rueda, Haven Homework Club chair, tells of stories
where kids argue about who Max is going to sit next to. Claudia says, "I
think being the object of affection of little kids can say a lot about a
person." When asked about Haven Homework Club, Max says it is something he
looks forward to every week. According to Max, it is "one of the few
community service organizations of which I have been a part that I believe
really makes a difference."
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