Kaleidoscope Youth Center,

My name is Molly Ellender and I am from a very small town called Carlisle, Ohio. I feel as though my experiences growing up in a place where diversity is not prevalent and views are very narrow has really shaped the type of person that I have come. This is one of the many reasons working with a place like Kaleidoscope thrills me. I want to graduate college and know that I tried to become the most well rounded and educated person possible, while keeping my passions close by. Service is definitely something that has always been a part of my life and I am excited that the more I learn, the more I know how easy it is to make my involvement in non-profit a lifetime commitment. At this point, I am not exactly sure where I would like to take my accounting degree post graduation. I really like the idea of being able to understand finances while also learning the ins and outs of running a business. Past that, the pages are unwritten.

I cannot explain how perfectly the Kaleidoscope Youth Center will fit into my personal development at this stage in my life. I feel like this is a type of volunteering that will be like nothing I have ever done and that really excites me. I am also interested to see in what ways the Youth Center has made in impact on teens lives. I want to learn the history of how Kaleidoscope got started, what keeps the kids coming back, and how they feel like it has changed their teen years. Along with that, I can't wait to see the board dynamic and see the business side of things. As an accounting major, I want to learn how the finances are allocated efficiently and appropriately. I think this opportunity is going to help my personal development, but also my business skills.

I don't think there was a better fit for me than Kaleidoscope Youth Center in The Board Immersion Program. I can't wait to get started and learn everything about the way this non-profit works. I would be thrilled if you all were half as excited to work with me as I am with you.

Molly Ellender