Nia Dorsey was first bit by the service bug during her sophomore year at Vanderbilt. That spring, the defender on the Commodores’ soccer team volunteered on a weekly basis at Harvest Hands, a Nashville-based nonprofit that centers on community development in South Nashville neighborhoods. Along with teammates, Dorsey served as a mentor to local first graders, helping to tutor and assist with homework.
The experience left Dorsey in awe of the impact of service on others. It also sparked a newfound passion within the Vanderbilt junior.
“For me, that kind of kick-started it,” Dorsey said.
Read more about Nia Dorsey’s story at Vanderbilt.edu.