July Volunteer of the Month!

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This volunteer has previously been nominated for volunteer of the month, and now having his second nomination, has proven not only to be an excellent volunteer, but this shows that he has consistency with his performance. Elisha has been a volunteer a Mercy for nearly a year now. He takes his position as the lead training senior volunteer very seriously, and puts a lot of effort into creating new ideas on how to make traings more fun for new volunteers, and he makes sure that new volunteers are also very well informed on the rules and regulations of the hospital. We are extremely luck to have such a wonderful volunteer! Our volunteers are lucky to have Elisha interested in making trainings more enjoyable for them!

Name: Elisha B.

How long have you been a volunteer now?: 1 year next month

Can you tell us about one activity as a volunteer that you really enjoy?: Seeing smiles on peoples faces when you help them.

What is your favorite smell?: Flowers, lillies mostly

What is your favorite meal?: Lentals and mashed potatoes.

If you could travel anywhere right now, where would it be, and why would you want to go there?: I would time travel to World War II, I am intrested in war history.

How has your experience been volunteering for Mercy?: My volunteering experience is highlighted by helping out with trainings. Trainings are one the activities that I enjoy most.

Volunteers of the Month June!

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Mikayla P. and Brandi M. do a wonderful job here at Mercy. They have always come in with exceptionally cheerful attitudes, and get along great with staff. We really appreciate their hard work! We are so happy to have such amazing volunteers, and volunteers that really connect with our staff and represent the youth in a really positive way. Thank you Mikayla and Brandi for your dedication and all the hard work that you do here at the hospital!

Name: Mikayla P.

Silly Questions:

Favorite Candy: Skittles

Favorite Movie or Book: Movie- Journey to the Center of the Earth, Book- Twilight

If you could have any super power what would it be and why?: I would want the power of teleportation, because then I could travel around the world and not have to pay for plane tickets.

If you could be an animal what would you be and why?: I would be a duck because they are little and cute.

Serious Questions:

Why did you decide to volunteer?: I decided to volunteer because I knew I wanted to become a medical professional, but I wasn't sure what I wanted to be. So, I thought that volunteering would be a good way to see the many opportunities.

What is your favorite part of being a volunteer at Mercy?: My favorite part of being a volunteer at Mercy is all the people you get to meet and the feeling I get when I know that I helped someone out.

Why do you think others should volunteer?: I think that people should volunteer because it is a great experience and it helps people become more social, and you get to meet many, many great people.

Name: Brandi M.

Silly Questions:

Favorite Candy: Skittles, but only the red ones.

Favorite Movie or Book: Movie is a "A Walk to Remember" and Book is "Twilight"

If you could have any super power what would it be and why?: I would want telekinesis so that I could move things.

If you could be an animal what would you be and why?: I would be a dinosaur because they are cute and have little arms.

Serious Questions:

Why did you decide to volunteer?: I decided to be a volunteer because I love being able to help out other people and it is a very good reference on a resume.

What is your favorite part about being a volunteer at Mercy?: My favorite part of being a volunteer at Mercy is being able to get to know the patients and help out the nurses when they need it.

Why do you think other people should volunteer?: I think other people should volunteer because it is an amazing experience and helps build confidence. Being a volunteer has helped me become more outgoing and social.

Youth Volunteer of the Month May

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Meriah has been a delightful volunteer to work with. She is always ready and willing to work with new volunteers and get involved with our activities. She is very encouraging to new people, and really has a wonderful attitude about the work she does her at Mercy. We really appreciate how hard Meriah works her and the energy that she brings with her. Thank you Meriah! Congratulations!


Name: Meriah C.


Silly Questions:


Favorite Candy: Snickers Bar


Favorite Movie or Book: "Six Months to Live" by Luarine McDaniel


If you could have any super power what would it be and why?: Being able to fly, so I wouldn't have to have a drivers license.


If you could be any animal what would you be and why?: Gloria the hippo from Madagascar, because I love her!


Serious Questions:


Why did you decide to volunteer?: I decided to volunteer because I want to be a pediatric nurse.


What is your favorite part of being a volunteer at mercy?: Meeting new people, and making a difference.


Why do you think other people should volunteer?: Well, it looks good on job and college application, and you can always do volunteer work.

Mercy Youth Progress

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Our program has grown so much over this past year. As your Youth Volunteer Liaison I want to tell you all how proud I am of this program, and how excited I am about the volunteers that we have. Recently you had a goal to reach 250 hours of volunteer time from February 18th to April 20th and you guys not only reached it, but you had 418 hours! We have grown from only have 4-5 volunteers to having about 20 active members, and we have grown from getting 25 hours a month, to now getting about 150-200 hours a month. You guys are doing great! I'm really excited about our upcoming mural project, and our meetings! Good job volunteers!

Volunteers of the Month April!!

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Ashley in the gray sweat shirt, Keeton in black sweat shirt.
I'm so excited to announce Keeton and Ashley as our volunteers of the month for April! If you can't just tell from their picture they have fun and unique personalities. One of my favorite things about these volunteers is they are always looking to make new people feel welcomed in the program and they are ALWAYS excited about the activities we plan. Also, from day one they also had their eyes set on being senior volunteers! Which they worked very hard to achieve, coming in twice a week for a total of 6 hours a week, and they started in January working up to their 40 hours! These girls are hardworkers, and just the kind of volunteers that Mercy needs!

Name: Ashley M.

Silly Questions

Favorite candy: Suckers

Favorite movie or book: Pineapple Express or Horton Hears a Who

If you could have a super power, what would it be and why?: I would be wonder woman because I'm full of wonders.

If you could be any animal what would you be and why?: Peacock cause they are beautiful and loud like me.

Serious Questions:

Why did you decide to volunteer?: Because I would really like to go to nursing school and I like to help people.

What is your favorite part of being a volunteer at Mercy?: Being around everyone and helping them.

Why do you think other people should volunteer?: Because they would really like it and would have fun while helping.

Name: Keeton H.

Silly Questions

Favorite candy: Necco's

Favorite movie or book: Edward Scissor hands and The grinch (people version)

If you could have a super power, what would it be an why?: To hear what people think.

If you could be any animal what would you be and why?: A giraffe.

Serious Questions

Why did you decide to volunteer?: Because I thought it would be fun.

What is your favorite part of being a volunteer at Mercy?: Just knowing I'm helping out.

Why do you think other people should volunteer?: Because it is fun.

Our Awesome Volunteers!

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We have an AMAZING group of volunteers! Each and every volunteer is excited about their job, meeting new volunteers, and helping out at the hospital. They have been doing an incredible job, and they had 191 hours in february! However, I was even more impressed to learn that our volunteers got 184 hours in March, and that happened even with spring break! Below are some fun pictures from our last meeting.


Silly Faces!
Cranium!
More Cranium!



Enjoying our fun meeting!



Volunteers or Actresses?

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For Diagnosis day at Mercy some of our volunteers agreed to play patients! They did a wonderful job! It was a fun day! Some other volunteers also participated. It was quite exciting, and there was even an ambulance ride involved.

Getting ready!
Help! Volunteer down!

Looks like Tashia is not feeling so hot!


Another rescue!


Two of our volunteers trying to figure out the Diagnosis!

March Volunteer of the month!

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Ana has been with Mercy as a volunteer for about two years now! She is a wonderful volunteer who is very committed to her work! She is also an excellent mentor, and has helped many new volunteers feel welcome. Ana is always willing to help out with new activities, and has brought some great ideas to the program, as well as given some really wonderful feed back on what she thinks would be helpful in the future. So thank you Ana! Your work really means a lot! Congratulations on being volunteer of the month for March!

Name: Ana B.


Silly Questions:


Favorite Candy: Snickers


Favorite Movie or Book: What Happens in Vegas


If you could have any super power what would it be and why?: Flying because I wouldn't have to pay for gas.


If you could be an animal what would you be and why?: Dolphin because they are cool and can swim.


Serious Questions:


Why did you decide to volunteer?: I decided to volunteer because it gave me the opportunity to interact with healthcare workers and it allows me to help out in my community.


What is your favorite part of being a volunteer at Mercy?: I love talking to patients while I deliver them their food trays. I also love seeing them smile when you take out the time to listen to them.


Why do you think other people should volunteeer?: Volunteering is a great way to get involved with your community and meet new people.

Congratulations Rose and all our Youth Volunteers!

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Rose just gave me a report showing the incredible growth in the youth volunteer program. I have to tell you, I am very impressed. Thank you for you dedication.
Sheryl

Message From a Special Volunteer

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Brittany D. had written something special that she wanted to share about her experience volunteering at Mercy and how it has benefited her. Thank you brittany for sharing this with us.

I was first motivated to begin volunteering at my local hospital in hopes of learning more about physical therapy and also to get a general understanding of the healthcare system. I am interested in the health care field because I want the best for others and want to help them. When I arrive at the hospital, I check in with many of the departments such as birthing, ICU, and admitting to see if I can be of any assistance. I perform a variety of tasks such as, delivering confidential papers, returning wheelchairs and carts, putting surgical and patient packets together, or just making the patients comfortable. My favorite duty is delivering dinner trays. With a friendly greeting and a warm smile, I enter their room after a small knock. I take an interest in each patient by asking them how their day has been going or about their family. I then clear their bedside table to make way for their supper tray. After I have assisted with their meal, I make sure I have done everything possible to make them comfortable. I have experienced a lot of personal growth during my volunteer experience. I feel the self satisfaction that helping others brings. I have learned new social skills by working with adults and the elderly, appropriate hand washing technique, and emergency protocol. The most memorable experience I had was with an elderly lady who was so frustrated to be in the hospital. I could tell she was lonely so I sat with her while she ate dinner and we talked. In that hour, I learned so much about her. I would recommend volunteering at the hospital to anyone because it is a special experience you will never forget.


Brittany D.

Volunteer of the Month February!

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I am really thrilled to announce Kristen B. as our volunteer of the month for February. Kristen works in mercy's safety office, and the staff had wonderful things to say about her. She is said to have pleasant attitude, is always on time, and stays on task. All of these make an excellent volunteer. Kristen is a wonderful young lady, and we are really glad to have her as one of our youth volunteers.




Name: Kristen B.

Silly Questions:

Favorite Candy: Reese's Peanut butter cups

Favorite Movie or Book: The Lord of the Rings Trilogy (movies)

If you could have one super power, what would it be and why?: I'd pick the super power of flight because I think it would be the most fun and useful.

If you could be any animal what would you be and why?: Some kind of bird, like an eagle, so I can soar freely over everything.

Serious Questions:

Why did you decide to volunteer?: I heard about it in Mr. Duffy's class and I thought that it was a good opportunity. People really appreciate volunteers. Plus, it looks really good on a resume.

What is your favorite part of being a volunteer at Mercy?: My favorite part is being a part of something bigger. I have never known that much about the hospitals, so this is a fun way to get to know it. Also, people are always very grateful for your help.

Why do you think other people should volunteer?: It is a good way to spend some extra time. Instead of sitting at home, a person can be of some use at the hospital.

Volunteer of the Month January

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Congratulations to Brittany and Tashia C. ! They have shown a real commitment to volunteering, and the hospital staff finds their cheerful personalities pleasant. Not only have they shown a commitment to coming in every single week, but they have also helped to recruit new volunteers. So thank you brittany and tashia c. , your service is appreciated!







Name: Tashia C.


Silly Questions!!


Favorite Candy: Kit Kat


Favorite Movie or Book: Save the Last Dance


If you could have any super power, what would it be and why?: I would want to be cat woman because she is mysterious and alluring.


If you could be any animal what would you be and why?: Cheetah, because it has always been my favorite; it's ferocious and mysterious.


Serious Questions!


Why did you decide to volunteer?: Because it will help me in school and when you help the patients the look on their faces is totally worth it.


What is your favorite part of being a volunteer at Mercy?: Making little gifts and giving them to patients, and the acc clerks are really funny.


Why do you think other people should volunteer?: It's a great feeling to see the look on the patients faces when they see somebody cares.



Name: Brittany C.

Silly Questions!

Favorite Candy: Peach rings

Favorite Movie or Book: The Twilight Series

If you could have a super power, what would it be and why?: Fly- because I really like roller coasters and I think it would be fun.

If you could be an animal what would you be and why?: Tiger- they're so cute and fuzzy.

Serious Questions:

Why did you decide to volunteer?: It's good for college and I want to be a pediatrician, so it is good to get the experience.

What is your favorite part of being a volunteer at Mercy?: When you walk into the room and the patients are all happy.

Why do you think people should volunteer?: Why shouldn't they? It's fun and a good experience, and you help others.

Happy Holidays!!

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Happy Holidays to all our volunteers! I hope everyone has a safe and merry christmas!! We have had an exciting year, and I only hope that 2009 will be even better!! This past month a lot of volunteers have put in a lot of hours, your time and dedications has encouraged departments to open up new volunteer jobs! Thank you volunteers and have a merry christmas and happy new year!

Mercy Volunteers ROCK!!

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I am very excited about all the new volunteers!! They are AWESOME! It has only been a month, and the youth volunteers have logged in 95 hours!! Keep up the good work!!

December

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Well Happy Turkey Day to Everyone, since that will be happening soon. I was really pleased with the turn out at our last meeting. We will definitely be playing cranium again! December should be a really great month, I have some new ideas, and announcements for the next meeting, and even more exciting there has been a new nomination for volunteer of the month. Krystina K. has just recently started volunteering at mercy, but has really followed through and made a committment, we have heard good things about her working on the floors, and we are very glad she's a volunteer!

Name: Krystina

Silly Questions!

Favorite Candy:

Reeses

Favorite Movie or Book:

I am Legend (movie)

If you could have a super power what would it be and why?

To fly because it would be a lot of fun.

If you could be an animal what would you be and why?

I would be a rabbit because I really like them. They're so sweet! (until they bite you)

Serious Questions:

Why did you decide to volunteer?

I decided to volunteer because I thought it would be a lot of fun.

What is your favorite part of being a volunteer at Mercy?

Helping people out; you get to help people who are ill, as well as the nurses.

Why do you think other people should volunteer?

It's great: the people are nice, and it's a great experience.

Volunteer of the Month November!!

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Elisha has been volunteering with Mercy for a couple months now. He has been an great help to the staff, always willing to pitch in, and go the extra distance. He makes a commitment to his job and follows through, always on time, always here when he says he will be. He is very efficient with his work, and he makes the effort to sit with patients that need company. We really appreciate that! So congratulations Elisha for being youth volunteer of the month for November!

Name:

Elisha

Silly Questions:

Favorite Candy:

M&M's

Favorite Movie or Book:

Any books having to do with World War II

If you could have a super power what would it be and why?:

Flying, I've always had dreams of flying

If you could be any animal what would it be and why?:

There is a blue Arabic bird, I don't know the name, but it flies up really high and then curls and tumbles to the ground.

Serious Questions:

Why did you decided to volunteer?:

My Mom previously volunteered here.

What is your favorite part of being a volunteer at Mercy?:

I like helping out others.

Why do you think other people should volunteer?:

For the love of caring for others.



As you remember Brittany and Shayla were volunteers of the month for October, but I hadn't started the volunteer of the month information sheet just yet. They filled one out, so I thought that I would share their answers.

Brittany:

Favorite Candy:

Snickers and Reeses

Favorite Movie or Book:

Book: The truth about forever by sarah dessen

Movie: Win a date with Tad Hamilton

If you could have a super power, what would it be and why??

I would be able to fly. So I could see alll my friends who live far away.

If you could be an animal what would you be and why?

a kitten so i could hide under the couch and jump out and scare people

SERIOUS QUESTIONS!!

Why did you decide to volunteer?

I wanted to help others and I really enjoy elderly people and I want to be a physical therapist so volunteering at the hospital is a good start!

What is your favorite part of being a volunteer at Mercy?

My favorite part about volunteering at the hospital is talking to the patients. Some are funny, some are sweet, and some are grumpy. Happy or sad, i love them all!

Why do you think other people should volunteer?

Others should volunteer because it is good experience and its so much fun working with others and getting to know them. Its an experience you will never forget!

Shayla:

Silly Questions!!

Favorite Candy:

Sour gummy worms and twix.

Favorite Movie or Book:

Movie: Remember the titans

Book: any by mary higgens clark

If you could have a super power, what would it be and why??

Being able to walk through walls and stuff just cuz it'd been more funthan goin through the door.

If you could be an animal what would you be and why?

A bear I don't know why though

SERIOUS QUESTIONS!!

Why did you decide to volunteer?

Because I want to be a neonatal nurse and this will help me achieve that goal

What is your favorite part of being a volunteer at Mercy?

Free food. JUST KIDDING. Seeing how many other youth volunteers want to go in the same direction as you. (going into the medical field.) and its just fun

Why do you think other people should volunteer?

It's a great experience and helps you grow as a person and it helps others.

Exciting!

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We have 20 new volunteers who have completed training and are getting ready to volunteer. Soon we will have a new volunteer of the month to post, as well as some photos from our next meeting! I will update again soon! Stay tuned!!

Volunteers!!

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I stumbled upon a website with poems that praised volunteering, and I wanted to share one of my favorites, it was found on the teacher.nets site, these poems were compiled by Vikki. I found that it seemed to say everything that I would want to tell our volunteers! :) Below is also listed the link in case you wanted to see what other things people write about volunteers.


Volunteers

Where would we be without volunteers
Who quickly respond when a need appears?

This is the way you have chosen to serve~
What appreciation you deserve!

There are very many things to do
And YOUR time can only be given by YOU!

So without complaint and without demands
You offer the labor of your hands.

The world is a better place to live
When people like you are so willing to give.

With this attitude of love and of care
You will find a welcome anywhere.

You may not always know when someone
Is especially blessed by a kindness you've done:

As you freely share your hours and days,
May you also be blessed in many ways.

reference: http://teachers.net/gazette/JUN02/volunteer.html

Interesting Fact!!

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The muscle you see here is called the "Sartorius", and did you know that it is the longest muscle in the human body? The sartorius muscle assists in flexion of the knee, abduction and lateral rotation of hip, and flexion and medial rotation of knee. If you went to check out the bottom of your foot like you stepped in some funky gunk you would demonstrate all 5 actions of this muscle. Pretty neat fact huh?
Reference: Wikipedia
I also wanted to share this link with you that talked about the health benefits of volunteering!
Hope some of you have gotten a chance to check out our new blog! I hope some of you found these facts interesting! :) Please contact me if you would like to write something special up for the new roseburg mercy volunteers blog!
Rose

Welcome!

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Welcome Volunteers! We really appreciate the time and effort you guys put into volunteering at Mercy Medical Center. We wanted to start a blog site, to further show our appreciation and show the community what our amazing volunteers do. This will be an area where we can post new events, pictures, and share our ideas! We can also post interesting facts or stories that we feel are relevant to our program! To start our blog off, I wanted to do a recognition for the Youth Volunteers every month, it was so hard deciding because I think ALL the volunteers are amazing. So this month I actually chose two volunteers that I felt had gone above and beyond their everyday volunteer duties, Shayla M. and Brittany D.!

Shayla and Brittany, have been a great help with introducing our new volunteers to the program over the summer. They always arrive on the job eager to help staff with a very cheerful disposition. They also take extra time outside of their volunteer work to come in and help with the advancement of the Youth Volunteer program at Mercy. They were recently promoted to being Senior Youth Volunteers, which allows them to take a leadership role in the program. We really appreciate their time and dedication to the program, and we know the staff appreciates their help! So Thank you Brittany and Shayla and congratulations on being volunteers of the month for October!!

Sincerely,

Rose


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