There is more to volunteering than just helping an organization with sundry tasks. Maitreyi shares her passion for volunteering and how it opened up doors and experiences. Maitreyi Shrikhande is a freshman at Davenport Central High School and is interested in health science careers. She is a cellist in the Quad City Youth Philharmonic Orchestra and an active tennis player. At school, Maitreyi participates in Girls Learn International and the Athletic Leadership Program. Maitreyi has had a strong passion for volunteering ever since elementary school and believes that volunteerism fosters educational growth outside the classroom as well as social awareness. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx