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I volunteered as a timekeeper from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. My job was to keep time for the students participating in the meet by using a stopwatch and timing cards. I began timing when the student presenter began speaking and turned the timing cards as the minutes passed to let he or she know how much time had gone by. After the presenter ended his or her speech, I wrote the elapsed time on the white board in the front of the room next to each presenter’s name listed.

Although this volunteer experience was not very difficult, my job as a timekeeper was crucial because it helped participants stay within the recommended time. I had a positive experience helping out with this event; it was interesting to hear the participants' speeches while also doing some community service.

All of the participants were very nervous so it felt good to volunteer and help them to be just a little less anxious!