For three years, I have been an active volunteer at Lawrence General Hospital. Though I have rotated through a variety of positions, my main responsibilities were as a Greeter/Escort and an Emergency Room Stocker. I have accumulated about 90 hours of service at the hospital and have loved every minute of it!

As a Greeter/Escort, I work alongside the head secretary, greeting all patients and families that enter the hospital and, if necessary, escorting them to their desired destination. I also run various errands such as retrieving wheelchairs for the main lobby, relaying messages to different departments, and helping to make sure the lobby is clean and inviting. The Lawrence General volunteer offices believe strongly that service "gives people the opportunity to meet new people and forge relationships that cross generations and cultures" and I could not agree more. I have had the opportunity to meet people from diverse walks of life, hear their stories, and help play a part in making their hospital experience better. Whether it is a warm greeting, accompanying a patient to their appointment, or directing an expectant mother to labor and delivery, this service has afforded me the opportunity to connect and gain perspective on the value of small acts of kindness.