I have had the opportunity to volunteer at Dayton Children’s Hospital for the past three years, where I have done anything from cleaning waiting rooms to visiting patients in long- term care rooms. Volunteering at Dayton Children’s Hospital has allowed me to further explore my academic interests and goals for the future. I am proud of the connections that I have made throughout my three years, and how much I was able to do during that time. I have come a long way since I first started volunteering, and I have learned a lot throughout my time there. As a result of this experience, I have learned about how a hospital typically operates, and what it is like to work there on any given day. I have also learned a lot about myself and what I might want to do in my future. Being in this environment has shown me how much I enjoy working around medicine, as well as how I am passionate about doing what I can to help those in need.

I have truly grown and changed as a result of volunteering at Dayton Children’s Hospital, and it has taught me to be more aware of my community. This experience has led me to volunteer and get involved with other organizations centered around helping kids such as BuckeyeThon and Project Sunshine. Along with that, I hope to build on this experience by volunteering at Nationwide Children’s Hospital while on campus, and continue to explore my interests. Overall, volunteering at Dayton Children’s Hospital has directed me toward a future where I can make a difference and do something that I am passionate about.