Article about Volunteering at a historical site

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Cherishing a Legacy: Voluntary at Historic Site
People volunteer for many reasons, some do it to make a difference in other people’s lives, and some may do it to support an organization or cause. But for Mr. XYZ, a senior citizen, volunteering is a passion because of his love for history. A 1971 alumnus of our university, XYZ completed his bachelor’s degree in comprehensive social science and a master’s degree in political science from the University of ABC. Although a political science graduate, he now volunteers at the local historic site. The historic site is a picturesque old castle.
While in graduate school, XYZ developed an interest in history and teaching about the subject. “I entered to become a teacher. I never did, but that’s beside the point. In fact, about half the graduates did not go into teaching,” he said. “But the ‘50s and ‘60s had a very severe shortage of teachers. And so basically, that was, from my perspective, an excellent job to strive for.” Apart from reminiscing about the knowledge aspect of graduate school, XYZ has one lingering memory regarding his graduate school mentor. “My advisor at least for the first semester and we stayed friends for the entire time and even after I left graduate school was Mr. ***. That name doesn’t make any sense,” XYZ recalls.
With the voluntary engagement at the historic site, XYZ enjoys teaching visitors about the construction and background of the castle. His …