Shumbashaba Reflection 2 – 23 – 15

Shumbashaba Reflection 2 – 23 – 15

On Monday, February 23, 2015 the new four new members from grades 9 and 10 joined our Shumbashaba team. We were delighted and welcomed them. These four new members had a head start, as they are already proficient horseback riders. Therefore, they have knowledge of grooming techniques and safety while around horses. We are hoping they are able to share their expertise to the rest of the team, as well the 6^th graders who they will take over. On the other hand, we will share and immerse them into what we have learned. Additionally, on the very first day we briefly ran through the ethical implications to our new members and the sensitivity that is needed when working with the horses. I feel this is a great start to the sustainability of the project. With these four new members we encourage them to share the Shumbashaba Service Project by word of mouth to all of their friends in hopes that we would get even more dedicated volunteers. Therefore, this would enhance AISJ’s relationship with Shumbashaba and our continuous commitment to the horses and staff.

Our new members reflect our learnt collaboration as a team and communication to initiate and integrate the members into Shumbashaba. Therefore, our walk-through video was successful. We are proud of our hard work and dedication that we provided. And, I am happy to be part of a sustainable project. My attitude is positive to encourage the new members to step forth with a positive, ready, and willing to help outlook. Today, this new learning experience is similar to the beginning of the year when I taught the 6^th graders how to groom horses.