The volunteers often draw on their academic and personal skills to complete special programs for the day care center. For instance, when Wee Care recently received a donation of a new computer to replace one that was stolen, Buckley, a computer science major, set up the machine and installed new software programs designed for the preschoolers. Not only did he get everything up and running very quickly for the children, but he saved our program some money. Robert did it all for free. Because college students do have some regular free time during the course of the work week, they can offer valuable service to the day care center.
Some people say they are just too busy to go through the extra work the check requires.
The Wooster students have shown real commitment to Wee Care by completing all the required steps. Lucas also observed that the students' commitment is reflected by their long-term service to WeeCare. Many of the Wooster students have regularly volunteered at the center during all four years of their college careers. Their belief in the importance of community service helps to make things happen for us here at Wee Care. Several go beyond their commitment to us, providing extra care to families during the evening.