Volunteering At Memorial Hermann

“As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others”, says the British idol Audrey Hepburn. I profoundly value service and helping others in my daily life. Throughout my first two years in high school, I participated in several volunteer opportunities. The Special Olympics and bell-ringing for the Salvation Army were two volunteer opportunities that I whole-heartily dedicated my time to during my first two years in high school. I thoroughly enjoy helping people, because I believe that everyone that I help makes me a better, humbler person. However, as I grew older I had a desire to find a volunteer opportunity where I could commit myself to over an extended period of time. My

Volunteering at the Laurel nursing home was an eye opener for me. I had done volunteer work before but the one that inspired me the most was for Laurel Nursing Home. As a group from AP Fatheree Vocational Tech Health Science class, we would go to the nursing home whenever they would allow us to come. At the nursing home, we would come up with games and activities to play with everyone such as: cards, bowling, family feud, and karoake. The best part about volunteering there was seeing the joy on their faces as we all walk in. Our presence meant more to them then we all would have expected especially for the ones who rarely got visitors. Being able to sit and listen to some of the stories they had to tell was a blessing. Although, I learned

I also helped with building emergency non-perishable food boxes for individuals and families, and worked with a team of volunteers to fill backpacks with a set menu of nutritious foods that kids can help themselves to all weekend long.I learned that you don’t have to be a student looking for practicum hours. Or have a court order to touch other peoples life .you can donate your time and touch so many life, anybody can volunteer to help at the Kansas food bank .I met a lot of people who brought their family just to help ,also I leaned that do not take life for

As a volunteer I've learned the value of service to others and to the community, and I've seen the impact it has on those involved. I’ve seen so many people, especially through church outreach, positively affected by those who use their time and talents to serve others. Although volunteering has benefited me externally in many ways, such as my Eagle Scout Project and NHS hours, I’ve also gained a greater understanding of who I am as a person. I’ve learned how important service is and how it can benefit myself and others around

Often, we never see the effects of our actions. Sometimes, we find ourselves comfortably distancing acts of service from why they are committed and whom they impact. I never genuinely understood what lies at the root of service until my freshman year of high school.

Service is one of the essential pillars of the National Honor Society. While a member of the National Honor Society I have participated in many projects that have changed the way I see the world. While volunteering I have met many fascinating individuals that have different stories. Stories that have influenced my future goals to help and show kindness to everyone. While volunteering at Care one I have met multiple people who always have a smile on their face no matter how bad or good their day is going. Therefore the most significant moment that has impacted me is one story in particular. During the weekend I volunteer with an elderly woman. She is kind, friendly and has the biggest smile. While volunteering with her I have learned that volunteering

I have been volunteering at the University of Maryland Medical Center since the summer of my freshman year. As a volunteer at the Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit at the hospital, I am committed to provide excellence in service, work independently and efficiently, and exhibit patient interaction skills. Ever since I have started volunteering at the hospital, I have learned to become more patient and understanding toward the people who I interact with, and consequently, I have become a more sympathetic and compassionate person.

One of my extracurricular activities was volunteering at UPMC Memorial Hospital in York, PA during the 10th and 11th grade. I gave patients food and water, answered call bells, and comforted and transported patients. I volunteered for 4 hours a week, 15 weeks a year, and had a total of 120 volunteer hours. Volunteering at the hospital showed me what it takes to care for the sick and made me realize that I want to go into the medical

“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, What are you doing for others?” This quote bounced around my mind while at my first service event through HOSA at the Biosciences and Medicine Academy at Francis Tuttle. It was dawn and the sun had not yet poked any rays, yet me and a group of fifteen students were already hard at work tying up signs and arranging fruit. This experience was memorable not only because of the enjoyment I had, but because it allowed me to gain a desire for engaging in volunteering opportunities and also realize that through HOSA, I can gain improved communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.

While I have been blessed with many opportunities that helped me grow by pushing me to new limits, my volunteer work at South McKeel Academy through National Honor Society is my most memorable. The way I was brought upon this experience was not with the average vote. One morning I showed up to the 7 A.M. meeting ready to hear about how all

Ghandi once said, “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others” This quote by Ghandi serves as the basis for my desire to volunteer at St. Jude. To be given the opportunity to impact another person’s life is a reward like no other. The reward of making a child in needs to day. To help make their stay at St. Jude easier. These actions provide the once in a life time chance to contribute to something bigger than myself. To build something that will outlive me. This would be an opportunity I would cherish for a lifetime.

Most people find volunteering a fulfilling and rewarding experience. However, I do not always feel that way. Sometimes I feel like my work is not very enjoyable or that it contributes little to helping others. Thankfully, at Maliheh Free Clinic, I felt not only that my work was fun and helpful but that I was part of a family--a family of volunteers, doctors, and patients. My internship at Maliheh taught me the joy of helping others through dedication and hard work.

Surrendering my free time to serve others, is often times not something I crave to do. Selfish ambitions take over, and consequently, I participate in activities I find pleasing to me rather than others. However, when I take the time to assist others and take action in my community, I have found that it is a rewarding experience. Volunteering has never led me to anything negative, and it has allowed me to be a part of a positive and uplifting experience. My desire to volunteer may consume my time, but the countless rewards I receive from volunteering are priceless. Offering my time to organizations has allowed me to become more humble, see the happiness it brings to people, and improve my social skills.

Volunteering Specific Purpose: To persuade my audience about three main points to be a volunteer. Central Idea: The three main points that will convince you to be a volunteer are problem that people don’t have time to volunteer, cause that most people don’t understand the seriousness of being a volunteer, and solution people feel better when they volunteer. Introduction I. Volunteering helped me get work. II.

Through my volunteer abroad experiences in Peru and Costa Rica, I developed cultural sensitivity and awareness, and I fostered my passion for volunteerism. Recognizing that I am privileged to live in a society with proper water, heat, and healthcare system, I realize my responsibility as a global citizen that I need to give back my skills, knowledge, and compassion to underprivileged communities around the world.