Alex Martinez is one of our new, but motivated volunteer who is admired by the many teens he interacts with at the GreenHouse. He is an outstanding mentor as well as a positive role model for our male students. As our director took tallies for this week's Volunteer of the Week hands down the teens said Alex deserved the award. Get to know Alex by reading his bio below. How long have you been a part of or volunteering at The GreenHouse and with what programs?
I started volunteering at the GreenHouse in 2010 during the Liquid Teen Summer Camp and then became a Study Buddy for the R4 Teen Program.
Words to live by (personal quote or advice for living the good life)
Always think Positively! A positive mind anticipates happiness, joy, health and a successful outcome of every situation and action.
In a nutshell, describe your career path since high school.
My pursuit of success led me to embark on a journey to further my education, and aspire to become a meaningful member of society.
What made you decide to volunteer at The GreenHouse Center?
I want to make a positive impact in our community, and to be able to guide an individual to strive for achievement at the point where the students have to make some really big decisions in their life. So I feel this is the perfect opportunity for me to lend my knowledge in helping them choose which path they feel will allow them to pursue their idea of success.
Describe a day in your life as a volunteer at The GreenHouse.
I find myself always encouraging the students to never give up even in the most difficult circumstances. I also always advocate for them to continue their education, because it gives them the best opportunity to improve themselves as well as the world.
When you’re not volunteering, what do you do? What extracurricular activities are you involved in?
I try to keep myself social, by spending lots of time with friends and family. I also enjoy movies so likely you will find me at the theater or downloading movies from Netflix.
Describe what you do in just three words.
Full Time Student
What do you love about your job?
Currently I am only volunteering at The Greenhouse, so as for that I love it when I am able to bring a smile to the face of those who I work with, and the feeling I get when I noticed I have made a positive impact on the life of another.
In three sentences or less, convince someone that The GreenHouse is a great place to volunteer.
The Greenhouse is the most welcoming environment that can be offered to someone who seeks a volunteer opportunity. The students who attend The Greenhouse make it all the more to look forward to day in and day out, as they are very easy to get along with. Most of all The Greenhouse gives you the chance to make an impact in the lives of the people around us, so what can be more rewarding than that.
What do you know now that you wish you knew when you were younger?
I wish I knew how much my mother struggled financially while raising me, because when I was younger I found myself not appreciating what I had as much as I should have. Now I am always thanking her for everything she does for me, and expressing my love for her any chance I get; in hopes of making up for lost time.
Please provide any additional information you would like others to know about you?
When I graduate from Sacramento State University I intend on pursuing a Masters Degree in School Counseling, as I feel that The Greenhouse helped me become aware of the age group I enjoy working with the most.
yay Alex! :)
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