Sam Hahn is one of our New York Cares team leaders. He has been volunteering with us for two years in the capacity of coordinating volunteers at some of our zero waste events.
This past season, Sam hosted our Saturday animal care shift. We asked Sam, who works in the financial sector, why he volunteers. He told us, “when Superstorm Sandy hit NYC, I was deeply affected.”
It was a low point for Sam so he decided to reach out to help others by volunteering with New York Cares. In doing this, he found a new sense of purpose.
Over time, his dedication and support of his fellow volunteers became obvious to all around him. Sam’s leadership skills enabled others to validate the work they did. New York Cares asked Sam to become a team leader.
We have witnessed this leadership quality at Earth Matter. Sam always has a kind or encouraging word to say to the volunteers he supervises, and ensures that they have a good experience. We admire his dedication to his commitments, and greatly appreciate his gentle and thoughtful spirit.
By Marisa DeDominicis