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PS282B Community Psychology Community Service-Learning In-Service Reflection Describe the experience/situation in some detail (e.g., What happened? What led up to the event? Who was involved? Where did it happen?). My placement is with Nutrition for Learning (NFL) which is a program the provides breakfast to all students (regardless of socioeconomic status), so that they have the opportunity to eat breakfast which fuels their learning in school. I have my placement at a local public school in the Waterloo Region. During my second week at my placement myself, my On-Site-Supervisor (Nancy), Head Food- Preparation Volunteer (Parminder) and another Laurier Student Volunteer were setting up for the program. Were in the gym and the adjoining†¦show more content†¦Reflect on your feelings about the experience (e.g., Where were you surprised? Frustrated? Bored? Energized? Touched? Why?). I was surprised and touched by Nancy’s experience and commitment with the organization. Coming into this placement I was hoping the volunteers were just excited as I was, but I did not anticipate just how committed people like Nancy would be. This organization, the school, the volunteers, and the children are her community. Her enthusiasm and kindness sets a positive precedent and tone of the experience. I look forward to my Monday mornings because I know I get to chat with Nancy and feed off her positivity and excitement for each breakfast program. This atmosphere is not only reflected in the volunteers but also in the participants (the children). They are excited to share what they have done the week before, excited to play games and make crafts with you and they love talking about their favourite foods. This interactive experience is far more rewarding then I ever thought possible. Analyze how the experience relates to SOC (e.g., Which elements of SOC are most relevant? How are they relevant? At what level(s) of analysis are they relevant?). 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