On Sunday, October 17, five enthusiastic CSLN volunteers journeyed to Dale Brain Injury Services to paint two new office rooms.
Dale Brain Injury Services is a community-based organization that provides services for adults living with the effects of an acquired brain injury. Dale aims to:
-facilitate the inclusion of people living with the effects of a brain injury within the family, workplace and society
-be flexible in order to be able to meet the demands of a dynamic field and changing consumer needs
-model the philosophy espoused by the agency to the community
Prior to participating in this service-learning opportunity, many of the student volunteers had never painted before so the day was certainly full of new experiences! Together, they taped, primed and painted the rooms, stopping to enjoy a pizza lunch provided by Dale Brain Injury Services while they waited for coats of paint to dry. At the end of the day Dale employees mentioned that the room looked professionally painted and that they were so appreciative for all our hard work. Before packing up, the students participated in a service-learning reflection of their volunteer experience and how the experience had impacted the community partner and themselves. Overall our day with Dale Brain Injury Services was a huge success and we are really looking forward to working with them again soon!
-Chloé Restivo
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