Brilliant, Dedicated, Committed…
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world, indeed, it’s the only thing that has.” –Margaret Mead
I’ve always loved this quote as a reminder of staying focused on the small meaningful accomplishments that occur everyday. I taped it to my cubicle a few weeks ago in tribute to the dedicated group of volunteers at ACCION USA.
However, since our volunteer efforts have been growing, it’s time to reassess what Mrs. Meade meant by “small group of thoughtful, committed” … Among other characteristics, our group of volunteers are both thoughtful and committed, but small? We have a staff of 58 and a volunteer brigade that is exceeding 200!
Volunteers at ACCION USA participate in a range of projects and their work is making a huge impact. New projects are popping up all over the organization and there are bright and ambitious minds to join the cause. Just yesterday a new project was created that would allow volunteers to help restore a microentreprenuers storefront in New York City. Volunteers would have the opportunity to give back to the community by helping a struggling business beautify to increase sales. Other volunteer projects such as an internship in Financial Education and Social Media are helping to bring awareness of ACCION USA’s product to communities throughout the United States.
Each corner of this organization is being bestowed with the brilliance and dedication that volunteers have to offer. Most importantly, the commitment of these volunteers is making a real difference on behalf of the microentrepreneurs and communities that we serve. So if you ask me who is changing the world, I would have to agree with Mrs. Meade and say that groups like the volunteers at ACCION USA— they are dedicated to the cause of domestic microfinance and together create lasting impact.
Check back for Volunteer opportunities as they arise.