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GEORGETOWN, DEL. —
To Sussex Tech student and Georgetown resident Ben Barron, giving his time for a greater cause has never been an issue.
Whether it is with a soup kitchen, as a member of Coastal Clean-up or Habitat for Humanity, rare is there a moment when Barron isn’t aiding others or working to improve the environment.
Because of his efforts, Barron was given the Governor’s Award for Community Service on April 21 at a ceremony in Caesar Rodney High’s auditorium.
Upon learning he was the award’s recipient, Barron took the time to answer a few questions for the Sussex Countian about the honor.
What brought about your interest in volunteering for Habitat?
I’ve always been very involved in my church, so when it was brought up in our youth group, I was all for it. Our youth group has done many service projects, over the years, which I’ve been involved with. I believe that it should be human nature to give back to our communities that we rely on so much.
At the end of the day, what are you most proud about regarding your volunteer efforts?
At the end of the day, being able to see a happier community is what I’m most proud of, especially regarding Habitat for Humanity. To be able to work hard and sweat a little for someone else is a great feeling. Every once in a while, I’ll drive by some of the houses I helped to build to see the happy families that now live in those houses.
What was it like when you found out you were named the Governor’s Award for Community Service?
When I first found out I have to admit I wasn’t quite sure what it was for. My pastor’s wife had kept it a secret that she had nominated me, so I didn’t get my hopes up, then not get it. After I realized what it was I was shocked, and stunned that all my volunteer work had finally paid off. I never expected to get anything like that from volunteering.
Do you intend to continue your philanthropic efforts beyond your high school years? Why or why not?
I do intend to continue my philanthropic efforts beyond high school because I believe that volunteering is an important part of giving back. Of course college is going to take up a lot of my time after high school, but I will always find time to give back in some way. Whether it is in my college or around the school I go to, I will try my best to volunteer.
To Sussex Tech student and Georgetown resident Ben Barron, giving his time for a greater cause has never been an issue.
Whether it is with a soup kitchen, as a member of Coastal Clean-up or Habitat for Humanity, rare is there a moment when Barron isn’t aiding others or working to improve the environment.
Because of his efforts, Barron was given the Governor’s Award for Community Service on April 21 at a ceremony in Caesar Rodney High’s auditorium.
Upon learning he was the award’s recipient, Barron took the time to answer a few questions for the Sussex Countian about the honor.
What brought about your interest in volunteering for Habitat?
I’ve always been very involved in my church, so when it was brought up in our youth group, I was all for it. Our youth group has done many service projects, over the years, which I’ve been involved with. I believe that it should be human nature to give back to our communities that we rely on so much.
At the end of the day, what are you most proud about regarding your volunteer efforts?
At the end of the day, being able to see a happier community is what I’m most proud of, especially regarding Habitat for Humanity. To be able to work hard and sweat a little for someone else is a great feeling. Every once in a while, I’ll drive by some of the houses I helped to build to see the happy families that now live in those houses.
What was it like when you found out you were named the Governor’s Award for Community Service?
When I first found out I have to admit I wasn’t quite sure what it was for. My pastor’s wife had kept it a secret that she had nominated me, so I didn’t get my hopes up, then not get it. After I realized what it was I was shocked, and stunned that all my volunteer work had finally paid off. I never expected to get anything like that from volunteering.
Do you intend to continue your philanthropic efforts beyond your high school years? Why or why not?
I do intend to continue my philanthropic efforts beyond high school because I believe that volunteering is an important part of giving back. Of course college is going to take up a lot of my time after high school, but I will always find time to give back in some way. Whether it is in my college or around the school I go to, I will try my best to volunteer.
