Be The Change

Be The Change – Episode #12 Service to others is at its core is a selfless act. So many unexpected gifts stream from this one act - reciprocal benefits to the giver and receiver. Our storytellers address this dynamic head-on, describing how giving and receiving the gift of service has changed their lives. It's important to understand the true meaning of "gift" in this context. A gift, by definition, is "something given voluntarily without expectation of payment in return, as to show favor toward someone, honor an occasion, or make a gesture of assistance; a present." Michele Gran, Global Volunteers co-founder, sets the focus of the conversation: "There's so much richness, knowledge, and innovation in the communities where we work," she says. Describing community leaders as "Some of the most intelligent, resourceful, gifted people I've ever met in my life," she continues; "It's here you can observe how people can accomplish so much with so little," and have so much to give volunteers. In describing a celebra