(WTVM) -
Instead of playing games
or hanging out with friends, sixteen local teenagers are volunteering their
time to help homeless people.
United Way of the Chattahoochee
Valley is hosting its fourth annual Live United Youth camp.
One student from each of
the twelve Muscogee County middle schools, Faith Middle School at Fort Benning,
Harris County Carver Middle School, Saint Luke and Saint Anne Pacelli are in
attendance.
We spoke with Terri
Parodi, director of the youth camp who explains what a program like this can
accomplish.
"They're learning
about how it's important to make good decisions when you're growing up and to
also learn about the community what our needs are and where volunteers and
financial help can make a difference in the community," Parodi said.
The students will be
volunteering at the Open Door Community House, Homeless Resource Network, and Columbus
Dream Center.
The goal is for them to
learn the importance of volunteering in the community, and experience
homelessness.
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