<p>So for one of my college essays, I'm gonna write about how volunteering at the animal shelter showed my character, because I went above and beyond to help in everyday that I can, and even gained access to parts of the shelter that "normal" volunteers couldn't go in. It just felt good to be of need. But how can I describe it, without sounding like a guy with a stick up his ass? Lol</p>
<p>If it were me, I wouldn’t write it about the character that i showed, but instead talk about the process and the experience that I gained from it. If you describe what you had to do, it will imply that you went above and beyond the normal volunteer and will show the admissions office that you are a good person. Just be careful about not stating something directly like “I’m such a great volunteer that I gained special access” because that will sound off putting. You should instead talk about how you learned so much from volunteering and how you felt a sense of accomplishment when they rewarded you with the access to different parts of the shelter.</p>