Starting Out With Sunflower Kids

           This semester, I am excited to have the opportunity to volunteer with Sunflower Kids, an organization that provides supervised visitation services to families affected by domestic violence. Sunflower Kids was a particularly interesting option to me because of its mission, since it is related to my intended career path because it combines psychology and criminal justice in a tangible, real-world way. Based on this, I wholeheartedly believe that Sunflower Kids provides a meaningful service to those who have dealt with domestic violence, while simultaneously educating others about the nature and impact of it.
         From my experience with Sunflower Kids, I am hoping to learn more about how the aftermath of domestic violence can be handled and about how domestic violence itself can impact a family, and I am excited to see how families recover from domestic violence through supervised visitation services. I definitely think that my experience will be challenging, but I know that I have a lot to learn from this organization that can help me both in my personal and professional life in the future.

         Last Friday, I had the opportunity to see Sunflower Kids for the first time and learn a little bit more about what the organization does. I was surprised at how small the company was, but also impressed at how such a small company can make such a big impact on the lives of kids and parents alike. After a short meeting that went over basic information about the organization and about domestic violence itself, I was more excited than ever to volunteer.
         This Friday, I will have my first volunteering session with Sunflower Kids. Although I'm not yet sure what this session will entail, I am excited to help in whatever way I can, whether it be with administrative help or with actual visitation sessions. I can't wait to begin volunteering with this excellent organization, and I look forward to the next few months of volunteering with them.