My favorite part of the week has to be making the trip to downtown Columbus to volunteer in the NICU at Grant Medical Center. Shockingly enough, I had been one to steer away from kids/small children, hoping to volunteer with adults. My experience at Grant with a wonderful volunteer coordinator, doctors, and nurses has completely shifted my perspective.
On an average weekend, I spend 6 hours volunteering in the NICU. I get to hold and soothe babies, fold linens, and sometimes just observe the amazing roles of the nurses as they do everything in their power to take care of their tiny patients.
Being at Grant has undoubtedly had a profound impact on my life, from witnessing babies leaving the hospital to go home for the first time to better understanding how much work goes into the recovery process.
I hope to continue volunteering at Grant Medical Center for the next few years of my undergraduate education.
