Edition 8 Winter 2013 - York Regional Police

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHTIn this issue, we are putting Ho-Jin Chung in the spotlight! Ho-Jin is a member of two of ourmusical groups. Read more about him in the Q&A below:Ho-Jin ChungYouth Band and Pipes & Drums Band Member1) Tell us about yourself.My name is Ho-Jin Chung. I’m in grade 12 attendingRichmond Hill High School. I volunteer with the YRP as amusician with the youth band and the pipe band. I play thealto sax with the youth band and snare drum with the pipeband. I love music, and have been doing music since the ageof 3. My future ambition is to become a health careprofessional, most likely a paramedic and to join the CFreserves. I also do martial arts: Kendo and Iaido. I’m also partof the Richmond Hill Community Band as a saxophone player.2) How did you come to learn about the YRP VolunteerProgram?I learned about the YRP volunteer program when I saw a flyerfor the YRP youth band on my school music room door. Ijoined the band, and a couple years later, joined the pipeband as well.3) How long have you been volunteering with the YorkRegional Police?I’ve been with the youth band since its beginning (Fall of2009) and have been with the pipe band since Fall of 2011.4) Describe what your volunteer position role entails.My volunteer position entails going to weekly rehearsals andputting on good concerts when needed, whether it be on amarch in a parade or a sit-in concert setting.5) What volunteer experience is the most meaningful toyou and why?The most meaningful experience I have since joining the YRPas a volunteer is meeting new people and the chance to playwith other fantastic musicians.