Q and A with Sara Smylie

Q. Name, age (ish), hometown?
A. Sara Smylie, hometown: Glenview, IL, 27

Q. What do you do for a living?
A. I currently work at a law firm but will be a graduate student at DePaul in the fall - studying history/education with the goal of becoming a teacher.

Q. How long have you been volunteering with the Care Team?
A. 1.5 years

Q. What is your favorite ongoing or single-time event?
A. "Diggity" [Dignity] Diner

Q. What would you like to see more of? Any suggestions to make the Care Team more enjoyable/rewarding?
A. I really enjoy all of the Care Yeam events. They are great and a lot of fun.

Q. What do you have to say to anyone who is thinking of getting involved with the Care Team?
A. Definitely get involved; for just a few hours a week you can make a big difference in the community/people's lives. It is a great way to meet people and learn new things as well! My favorite part is meeting people of all backgrounds, age ranges, ethnicity etc. It gives you a broader persective on life and helps you see things from different angles.

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