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The Most Meaningful Work I've Done
The Christmas in October Program is an annual event I participated in that helps someone who is less fortunate by fixing up their home. It is a two-day event where exterior and interior work is done on a home. The program requires a company to sponsor the project, and volunteers to do the actual work. It is called Christmas in October because it takes place in October, but feels like Christmas because of its memorable effect. Participating in the Christmas in October Program was the most meaningful work I've done because of its lasting effect on me.
Christmas in October was very meaningful to me because it changed my feelings about volunteering. Before I participated in the program, I didn't realize how much volunteering could impact someone else's life. Sometimes I felt like volunteering was just a waste of my time because I wasn't getting paid to do the work. After the two-day event, I understood the feeling of knowing you helped......

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