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Volunteer Appreciation

Hospitals are a vital part of any community. Keeping them running efficiently requires a lot of hard work and dedication. Several different types of people with several different job titles must work together to make a hospital successful. One of the most important groups of workers in a hospital actually does their tasks daily for no pay at all. These people are the hospital volunteers.There is no question about how busy hospitals can be day-in and day-out. Nurses and doctors are constantly moving from place to place throughout the hospital and may not have time to stop and chat with their patients. Volunteers, however, can make a huge difference by forming meaningful relationships with their patients’ when the staff may not have time. A volunteer’s extra effort truly makes a difference to the patients and helps them to realize that the hospital cares for his or her well-being. Not only is volunteering beneficial to the patients, but it is also rewarding for the volunteer himself.Volunteering at a hospital can be a very satisfying way to spend one’s time. As a hospital volunteer, one can learn many valuable skills that would look great on a resume for future jobs or graduate school applications. Volunteering can also give one a look into the medical field. It can help the volunteer decide if working in the health field is something they enjoy and could see doing as a career for the rest of their lives. Undergraduates may even need volunteer hours to graduate and getting the hours at the hospital is a great opportunity. Volunteering is also a wonderful experience for the older demographic. If one is retired, volunteering keeps one active and from staying at home all day. It is also a good way to stay social and meet new people. Volunteers can form lasting and meaningful relationships with the staff and patients. At the end of the day, volunteering can truly make one feel good about themselves knowing that they have helped a worthy cause with their free time.