Mercy Medical Center Volunteers

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!

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

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.

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.

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 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!

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!!