I was introduced to the Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership conference in 2009 as an outgoing sophomore in high school. HOBY was created back in 1958 as a program to inspire and develop the global community of youth and volunteers to a life dedicated to leadership, service, and innovation.
There are conferences happening all over the US, even abroad, this summer to grow and develop leaders of tomorrow.
I was an ambassador in 2009 on the Margaret Thatcher team! I had a great experience and it motivated me to make a difference in my community and start some local charity drives at my school.
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| Margaret Thatcher's circa 2009 |
I was so impacted from HOBY that I volunteered in 2010, 2011, and 2012 as a Junior Facilitator. Although I learned a lot through each conference, I decided that it is time to move on and explore other options.
My last year as a JF really opened my eyes and made me realize that I wasn't enjoying this experience as I usually had. Fostering the innovation and inspiration in youth is a passion of mine but I am searching in other ways to do that.
HOBY has changed my life and given me a vision of where I want to go. HOBY taught me to be confident and gave me perspective on life.
One of my favorite things about HOBY is the emphasize on volunteering. Each year there is a day filled with 4 hours of volunteer work.This conference had a huge impact on my life and is one of my main motivations behind wanting to enter the non-profit sector.
I am so proud and honored to be an alumni of HOBY and I hope that one day my children will follow my footsteps.
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| Candy Apple Red Group circa 2010 |
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| Group RESPECT circa 2011 |
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| Wrestling Group circa 2012 |
Hi, Brittany. I've worked in the non-profit sector most of my life. It is very rewarding! Keep up the good work and enjoy your time at the HOBY conference!
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Ann @ Christ in the Clouds