My friend Solana and I volunteer at the Cayman Humane Society, where we have cared for kittens/cats and walked dogs across the island. This is a non-profit business that shelters homeless animals with the aim to educate the public on ways to conserve and support our ecosystems. 

I have always been an animal lover, so spending time at the Humane Society was always a highlight of my day. One of my favorite memories is when I bonded with one kitten, and he then would not leave my side! 

Volunteering has made it clear to me how crucial it is to protect the environment and help people, and animals, in any way I can when they are in need. 

At the end of each school year at CIS, the juniors host a senior breakfast, and we turn the cafeteria into our own restaurant with entertainment and food services. Some roles were set up/clean up, serving, plating, and cooking. As a server, I had to take the senior's orders and return them to the kitchen. Due to the staff shortage, I assisted with setting the tables and ensuring all the drinks and appetizer trays were prepared. This was an entertaining event where all the juniors were working together, and it was an excellent way to spend some of our last days with the seniors.

From this breakfast, I learned that patience is vital when many people are trying to do the same things. I continuously had to wait for the servers before me and for the food to come out. Also, I dealt with challenges such as seniors needing to receive the correct order, which was easily fixed by just a swap in the kitchen!