Sarah Munley, a sophomore at Misericordia University, is a prominent student leader on campus who is deeply involved in service to the community. She is a Scholar in Service Pennsylvania (SISPA) member, dedicating herself to 300 hours of community service this year. She was the founder of a program called Girl Power which provides disadvantaged youth with positive role models and programs which promote positive development. Sarah co-coordinates a program which provides these children with weekend outings and valuable opportunities. In addition, she volunteers with local homeless shelters, has held food drives on campus, and organized a program which promotes youth volunteerism.
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Sarah Munley, Misericordia University, Pennsylvania
I have always had a drive to serve others and work for the common good. But I never fully realized that I could go beyond volunteerism--that my opinion and hard work could influence policy decisions. My views changed when I sat in the office of one of my legislators in Washington, DC.
-Amanda Coffin, University of Maine at Farmington, Campus Compact student leader