Why You Should Join Teen Voices In Alliance (TVA)?
Vignesh Balamurugan
As a senior about to graduate, I have been reminiscing on my last 4 years from having disdain
for my chosen classes to the incredible opportunities I have missed out on. However, with the
experiences I have accumulated, I realize that there has also been an abundance of positive
opportunities and wisdom that I could impart to the younger audience. One such positive
addition to my life is South Brunswick Library’s TVA – Teen Voices in Alliance. This
organization led by Ms. Saleena at the South Brunswick Public Library has allowed my friends
to meet monthly and collaborate with people in the community to not only incentivize ways for
community engagement with the library but also create ways in which we, as the library, could
positively affect the community. I believe that everyone should help their community but here
are some reasons why you should join this organization:
1. Making a Positive Impact: There is more than one way to create a positive impact whilst
having fun. One such way that TVA manages to do that is through the clubs, events, and
(priority) volunteering opportunities offered. Not only through physical contribution,
your creativity, and teamwork also allow for intimate and contributive discussions at the
monthly 1 hour and 30-minute meetings which are always packed with lighthearted fun
and enticing opportunities to give back to the community.
2. Building Connections: Through TVA, I have met a bunch of wonderful people who have
either become some of my closest friends or those I know I could rely on. TVA wasn’t
created for it but it was inevitable because TVA united anyone that wished to be there and
gave a platform for those who were struggling to find it themselves.
3. Personal Growth: With TVA as a gateway to community service, I started to serve my
community more and through different varieties TVA also taught me to stand by my ideas
as it is easy to hide in large groups whereas TVA doesn’t feel like a large group. Rather it
is almost akin to a home where you can have dinner table discussions.
4. Addressing Social Issues and contributing to something bigger: By contributing to TVA,
you are actively a part of something bigger and that satisfaction can go a long way –
helping others in a way helps you. Plus, through TVA you can participate in discussions
regarding issues in the community and help solve them in a more light-hearted manner
since TVA exists for Teenagers to contribute to their community.
With that being said, TVA has allowed me to grow in diverging manners and I hope for someone
or everyone to find TVA a nurturing environment the same way I did.
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