RTS Volunteer of the Month: Laura Lee Dootson

Laura Lee and Juliet Dootson

Laura Lee first became involved with RTS while in high school. On her first volunteer project, Laura Lee was so enthusiastic about the work that she was asked to join the RTS Youth Board as a representative of Seattle Prep High School.

Laura Lee loves volunteering her time with RTS because, in her words, “It doesn’t even feel like volunteering! I have so much fun every time I work on a project."  She also enjoys the networking opportunities. “Being stuck with 100 other high school students gave me no other choice but to socialize,”  She explains.  Her favorite part about RTS, however, is seeing the appreciation that the homeowners have for the volunteers:

"I remember the first time I volunteered for RTS, I was on site for eight hours and when we were finished the owner of the house came up to each of us with tears in her eyes and gave us each a hug. After experiencing that wonderful moment, I was hooked on Rebuilding Together Seattle and all that it stands for."

This year will be Laura Lee’s fourth year on the Youth Board and is currently serving as an advisor. She hopes to continue her legacy with Rebuilding Together Seattle Youth Board through her sister, Juliet, an RTS Youth Board member, and hopes that Juliet becomes as passionate about Rebuilding Together Seattle as Laura Lee is.