Leiden Clark

Ever since the first day that I volunteered for Young Life, I knew I would begin to dedicate much of my time and effort. Showing up without a phone in the middle of nowhere for a month may sound like the ultimate nightmare, but the difference my volunteer work made in so many lives made it all worth it. The looks on the teenagers’ faces when we served them meals and cleaned their cabins were more significant than any reward I could imagine. There were many instances where my volunteer work was never noticed or recognized, making the reward ten times more impactful. I went on multiple Young Life trips serving families and teenagers, often providing them with an experience they would cherish forever, and being able to serve a role in a life-changing experience proved all of the hard work worth it. Not only was I able to impact the lives of hundreds of teenagers and families, but I was also able to use the work to better