AEO associates share our commitment to doing better, being better and building a better world. We’re proud to spotlight our people who are making a real and lasting impact in their communities.
Meet Ashleigh, Sr. Brand Ambassador and volunteer with Camp Quality Ohio. Each summer, Ashleigh looks forward to working as a photographer at the organization’s week-long overnight camp, capturing campers’ joy, excitement and those core memories.
Tell us about your volunteer service at Camp Quality Ohio!
I am one of two photographers at camp who capture all the joy and excitement the campers, their siblings and volunteers are having throughout the week of camp. I then share these amazing moments on our social media pages for their parents/guardians to see.
Why is volunteering at Camp Quality Ohio important to you?
The camp is a place where kids with cancer just get to be kids, giving them a week with their siblings and friends in similar situations. With my perspective, I get to help share these moments that might go unnoticed and to see these kids not worry about what is to come after camp. Within my own family, cancer has made its own impact and to be able to see these kids having fun makes my whole experience.
How many years have you been volunteering with Camp Quality Ohio and in your community?
I’ve been involved for about 7 years now with small events throughout the year, and the past two summers I have been able to attend their week-long overnight camp. I have always been committed to volunteering throughout my life and the earliest memories I have are when I was in middle school helping out with Vacation Bible School.
How do you think that Camp Quality Ohio helps to Build a Better World?
The camp creates an environment where the kids with cancer and their siblings just get to be together without the worries that a cancer diagnosis brings to the whole family.
What are some of the benefits you have found in volunteering? What have you learned?
Some benefits that I have found in volunteering are how much you can grow yourself, the difference you can make on those around you, and how much fulfillment it can bring. I was hesitant when I first started volunteering with Camp Quality Ohio, but throughout the events and camp, I cannot imagine being anywhere else now.
