I am so pleased to introduce to some, and to let all of you who have had the pleasure of meeting and working with Jaden “JJ” Archer, our Volunteer of the Month for October 2024. JJ has been a brilliant force and light here at Second Helpings. He has a positive attitude each time he serves and is an excellent ambassador for our mission. These are some of the many reasons JJ is October’s Volunteer of the Month.
Thank you, JJ for sharing your time and energy with us!
How did you become involved with Second Helpings?
I became involved first with volunteering with my school then was allowed to continue after I graduated school.
What things have you done since you began volunteering with us?
I have learned patience, I have learned how to use my coping skills, and I have learned to make sandwiches.
What have you liked best about volunteering with us?
I like to work with the other volunteers at Second Helpings. I really enjoy being here with the staff and eating the food they cook.
What are you most proud of accomplishing through your volunteer work here?
I am most proud of learning some skills cooking and making lots of sandwiches.
What do you do when you’re not volunteering with us?
I do yoga, I do group therapy, I spend a lot of time with my family, I go to church, listen to music a lot, and I also work at Goodwill part time.
Do you volunteer for any other organization?
I volunteer at church, clean outside for community days, and I also go to Walmart and organize the clothes and shoes in hopes of one day working there in the near future.
What would people be surprised to know about you?
I would think people would be surprised to know that I have autism, and I catch a lot of people by surprise with my taste in music. I love country music and R&B.