Anyone who competes in pageants can tell you that you need
to be sure to have your pretty face on whenever you go out. You never know when
or what picture you might end up in. I love this part of pageants. Getting
dressed up, having my hair and makeup done, feeling all glamorous! Don’t get
me wrong, there is WAY more to pageants than getting dressed up. Pageant ladies
are some of the hardest working women I know.
Not only do they have family, work, and or school; but most
pageant ladies seem to manage to volunteer ten plus hours a week. For me
volunteering is something that comes natural. I have my parents to thank for
that. I’m sure my kids will thank me one day too. Some may wonder “why do you volunteer?” For
me, I enjoy being out in my community and state. I like to meet new people and
make new connections. It is a privilege to be able to serve, and if I did not
like volunteering I would not do it; you don’t get paid to volunteer, so it’s
not that you have to be there.
I have had many doors open for me through volunteering. It
is inspiring to most people to see someone who is willing to work and not be
paid, especially if you are a hard worker and dependable. Not all opportunities
are exciting and flashy, but do you volunteer to be seen or do you volunteer to
fill a need? Before you tell someone “I’d love to help, sign me up” make sure
you know what is expected from you. Be
sure you are able and willing to give it your all. Don’t be afraid to turn down
an opportunity if you feel that you are not going to be the best you. I would
rather turn someone down than show up and do a poor job. Remember, you are
there to help someone else, volunteering is not all about you!
