Mercy Flights Explorer Post Analysis

Above all, Berkman says that volunteering as an Advanced EMT-Critical Care has been a rewarding experience and encourages fellow students to follow suit. “It’s a tremendous opportunity to get involved and help your campus,” he said. “I would encourage everyone to look into volunteering regardless of their career path, as the skills you acquire are useful in every profession and make you a stronger

I have been a volunteer at my local Brownie unit for four years. Over this time I have taken on an increasingly important role in the organisation: working with the girls, the leadership team and the division executive team, running meetings, and latterly keeping the unit accounts. I am working towards my leadership warrant to become a Guider. I believe that the skills and experience that I have gained as a Brownie volunteer have benefited all areas of my life, including in my role as Deputy Head

Through my compassion, responsibility, and teamwork I will be able to leave a positive impact on the patients, staff, and parents that visit this facility. Although I may only be a high school student volunteering a few hours a week at this local hospital and I may not be handing a scalpel to a doctor, what I do has the power to bring a smile to someone's day. This opportunity to make their experience better is definitely worthwhile. To conclude, I would also like to thank the Plano Presbyterian Volunteer Services coordinators and directors for providing this great opportunity for High School students like myself who are exploring the medical

According the the American Bureau of Labor Statistics, “...over 4.9 million Americans volunteered their time in a hospital or health-related organization [in 2011]” (Kendrick, “Sector Spotlight: Volunteer Management in Hospitals”). All those volunteers, also called Candy Stripers, made a positive change in their medical community and I was extremely honored to be one of those individuals. The ill stricken, misfortunate and even hospital staff need as much assistance as possible according to my experience. I encourage college students to take action and become hospital volunteers. When becoming a hospital volunteer, an individual will be able to assist nurses, support patients both physically and psychologically, provide funds to your local hospital and gain knowledge on how to serve the community positively in the future.

Being an aide has been the most rewarding experience of my life. I enjoy helping others and when providing first aid to a player, it really feels like it’s something I’m supposed to do with my life and gives me a rush. When I first started as an aide, I had no knowledge of how to do anything medical related. However, my sophomore year, I had traveled with the boys’ junior varsity basketball team to Tabb High School. One of the players had come off the court gushing blood out of his nose. After what felt like an eternity, I got the bleeding to stop. Being able to actually help someone who needed it felt so gratifying. After that moment, I realized how much I enjoyed being an aide and I should look into careers in the medicine field. The field of medicine is rapidly changing and I wished to be a part of that

During my junior year, connections through Sports Medicine exposed me to the hospital environment. After volunteering for a few hospital events, I decided to apply for a permanent volunteer position at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital. I now work on a Med/Surg nursing unit weekly, and I love giving back to my community in this way. The Sports Medicine Program is the educational opportunity that enabled me to explore and expand my passion for serving others, and led me toward pursuing a career in

I had the pleasure of interviewing a good friend of mine and a co-worker named Vincent. Vincent is a 28-year-old from the Philippians. He is the youngest of two and him and his brother are part of his family first generation of children born here in America. Vincent has been working as a nurse for the past three years providing in-home services to special needs children. Vincent explained he enjoyed his job and get fulfillment from doing his job. Vincent did express some dissatisfaction with his job as of late because his clients are beginning to become more physically aggressive towards him leaving him with bruises and torn clothes. Vincent stated he has been thinking about joining the United States Air Force to gain more experience in triage because he would like to work in the emergency room or ICU one day.

While volunteering at Equi-kids, I have gained tremendous confidence handling high-risk situations. Equi-kids volunteers work in teams of four with two side-walkers, to make sure the rider is safe, one horse leader, to guide the horse, and one team leader, who

In order to gain a more practical experience, I joined a local First Aid group, and achieved my First Aid at Work qualification. I have since provided first aid cover at several show jumping and athletic events.

I have received first aid training from St. Johns Ambulance through the student first aid programme. In terms of volunteering and charitable work I am a young carer for my brother who has autism and have worked closely alongside his school and have engaged with activities relating to children with additional needs such as swimming, sports and being a buddy. I was also nominated to switch on the Christmas lights due to my work, not only this gave me a great sense of accomplishment but also gives me a greater sense what it takes to fully understand and look after people with disabilities and mental illnesses which I can deal with and thrive under the pressure it brings. As I am already used to working with others for my whole lifetime, meeting new people and handling difficult situations would not be entirely alien to

On a typical Friday night, most of my peers are hanging out with friends, out partying or even staying home to do homework. My Friday nights aren’t quite like that. My typical Friday night could include a car accident, a cardiac arrest, and an overdose all within one twelve hour period. After I realized I could become more active and make a difference in my community, I decided to join the Thurmont Ambulance Company once I turned 16. In this organization, I respond to emergency and non-emergency medical and fire calls, participate in public safety education nights, and work fundraisers to help fund our services. This past year, I volunteered 462.5 duty hours and responded to 55 ambulance calls. The opportunities I have been offered because of this organization are amazing. I am now a certified Hazardous Materials responder and have learned basic knowledge on the use of foam for firefighting through my Protective Envelope and Foam Certification.

I am interested in CAMP because I have practically grown up in a hospital. My Mom, Sharon Fields, has worked in the White County Medical Center- and now Unity Health in Searcy -for 35 years. I can remember being a small child and coming into the ER to visit my mom. Sometimes the doctors and nurses would give me stickers; one of which has been stuck to the back window of my Mom's car since I was five. It wasn't just the stickers though. I got to see patients at their worst, and then I got to see the entire staff step up to help. Did the nurses know the wounded man coming in on a stretcher? No, they didn't, and yet they still helped everyone and anyone who came through those sliding doors needing help. I want to be that kind of person, a person

Care Ambulance is located in orange California, care provides 911 services and interfaculty transport in both Los Angeles county and orange county. I am stationed in east los angles California, a care substation. Working with the Los Angeles county fire department, providing advanced life support and basic life support transportation. Also, assisting with 911 services such as patient treatment and patient assessment. I began my employment with care ambulance on November 2014 and I am still currently employed. While working for care ambulance, I obtained a position with Monrovia fire and rescue as a volunteer cadet. I am a non- sworn member of the department. I am assigned to an apparatus, appointed by a captain. Became the 4th man on apparatus.

Summer 2011: Too young to volunteer in a hospital but too old for summer camp. But, I was determined to do more than just entertain my two-year-old sister. With the mindset of giving to my community, I inquired at the local nursing home, Masonic Home for Adults, that sat high on the hill with a view of the East Bay. On a basic tour of the facility, the residents peaked out their doors as I walked down the hallway. They were surprised to see someone as young as me getting to know their home. On the first day, I walked into the nursing home, I was unsure of what to expect. A jumble of questions ran through my mind: Is this the right job for me? Am I capable of helping the elderly residents? Will I enjoy what I do? I was assigned to the ward which looked after the residents who suffered from dementia. After greeting the twelve residents one-on-one, I was amazed at how delighted they were to meet me. Maybe they felt lonely or abandoned before, but now their eyes glistened at the sight of someone new. Soon afterwards, I was talking to a resident, listening to him tell about his tour of duty in World War II. Even at old age, I was stunned by his optimism and lively spirit to talk to me. I would run into him the days I was there and brighten his day with my words and energy. It was wonderful to know that a small

It didn’t take long for me to fall in love with the post. Day one, we were testing on competencies, the skills you will need in order to ride on the ambulance and assist the paramedics and EMTS on calls. Coming home after that first night I could barely hold back my excitement about what I learned and sat the whole family down and told them everything I learned. After only a couple weeks with the post and I was already booking my calendar to go to events such as teaching my old Boy Scout troop their first aid merit badge with a group of explorers I had just meet only a couple weeks ago. The beauty of the post is that everyone was there for the same reason, we all wanted to be doctors, or EMTS, or just better prepared for emergencies that may come up in our lives. I think it's safe to say, I have never felt more welcomed into a group in my whole life