Kids Connect: Jatnna Recio
What inspired your community service work?
I was vice president of student council in eighth grade. Our goal was to help our community become cleaner.
How did the cleanups work?
We started with our school. That motivated us once we saw the impact we could have. Then we got permission to clean up the parks across the street. We also tried to encourage people to clean up after themselves. There was a lot of litter around that could hurt children who were playing in the parks.
What have you learned from performing community service?
It’s taught me to think before I do something. Instead of littering, I try to find the nearest garbage can. If I can’t find a garbage can, I’ll hold on to my trash. It has also helped me encourage people my age to throw out their trash instead of expecting someone else to clean it up for them.
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The interview has been edited for length and clarity.
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