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Reflection: I Volunteer At Lenoir Memorial Hospital

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I volunteered at Lenoir Memorial Hospital the Summer of 2015. I received about 58 hours of community service. Ms. Ann Durusky is the Director of Volunteer Services at the hospital. Volunteering at the hospital entails admitting and discharging patients from their rooms, escorting patients or guests to where they need to be, delivering emails, flowers, and gift baskets. At first, I was sent with the lead volunteer of our group and a partner, until I was able to remember what procedures to take in different situations. Finally I was capable of going alone and even being the leader of our group. As the leader, I answered the phone and gave the patient 's room number, name, and what was needed. It was a wonderful experience because I had a chance

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