Biographic Service Statement

My name is Trevor Carter, I am a junior majoring in accounting and marketing. I am born and raised in Barrington, Rhode Island, a small town between Providence and Newport.
As an active member of my church youth group, I have participated in a variety of community service activities from overnight trips to sister church in the Bronx, NY to week long trips to South Carolina to aid in rebuilding communities that have been struck by natural disasters. Although these were always rewarding and exciting experiences, my favorite part of community service is working with children. I have been involved in youth sports in my community since I was thirteen, volunteering to coach and ref both soccer and lacrosse. Working with the children and simultaneously sharing their enjoyment for the simple joys in life is always a rewarding experience.
I believe that the service learning trip to South Africa will provide us with an opportunity to share our joy for children and bring happiness to their lives. I look forward to working with children from a variety of different cultures. I believe that this trip will be as rewarding for us as it will be for the young children who will come into our lives for the month.