Kid Volunteer Spotlight: Bear Linscombe

One thing that makes Lighthouse Family Retreat so special is that families serve together, and kids especially play a key role on the volunteer team. They not only get to serve in the traditional sense—carrying plates, cleaning spaces—but their most important role is hanging out with all the other kids and creating a fun, welcoming environment for the kids of the Retreat Families. We thought it would be fun to interview some of these rock stars and share their insight and experience with you!

HOW OLD ARE YOU? 11

HOW MANY RETREATS HAVE YOU ATTENDED?

Four

WHO USUALLY COMES TO SERVE AT LIGHTHOUSE WITH YOU?

My family, and, one time, some friends

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE EVENT AT LIGHTHOUSE?

Nine Square

TELL ME ABOUT A FRIEND YOU MADE AT LIGHTHOUSE. ARE YOU STILL IN TOUCH?

The Appaness family. We are still in touch.

TELL ME ABOUT YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY FROM ANY LIGHTHOUSE TRIP YOU'VE TAKEN.

Meeting with all the Retreat Families

WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU DO WELL AT LIGHTHOUSE? WHAT GIFTS/TALENTS/QUALITIES DO YOU PERSONALLY BRING TO THE TEAM?

I like to make people happy. 😃

HOW DO YOU THINK YOUR LIFE IS DIFFERENT BECAUSE YOU'VE SERVED AT LIGHTHOUSE?

It makes me feel much more grateful about life.

WHY WOULD YOU TELL OTHER KIDS THEY SHOULD COME SERVE AT LIGHTHOUSE?

Because they would be able to experience joy

IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE ABOUT LIGHTHOUSE THAT YOU'D LIKE TO SHARE?

From a retreat kid who has experienced both sides, it is so fun. 🤩