Every Saturday, I volunteer at Riverside Methodist Hospital as an Art Activity Volunteer. I work with Jen McHale, who is an art therapist there. Every month, I design new door decorations for the oncology floor. The decorations almost always have an inspirational quote, or a positive, punny message written somewhere. This unique piece of art hanging on the door brings a dreary place more joy. Should the unfortunate event occur that a patient passes away, the family may bring the door decoration home to keep a part of that person with them. The decorations impact not only the patients and their families, but the nurses as well. Jen has said that the nurses always look forward to seeing the next month’s theme. One simple act has the ability to impact each person who walks through the 7 Yellow hallway. Volunteering at the hospital allows me to use my artistic abilities to positively impact people who are experiencing a difficult time in their lives. Below are a few examples of the decorations I have designed with fellow volunteers!
