Service Learning Experience
The service project I will conducted was at Country Manor Campus in Sartell, MN. The services include, escorting patients, assisting with activities, playing games, and visiting with them. I have done service work similar to this before. In my previous service learning project I volunteered at an assisted living facility, and I thought it was extremely unorganized and difficult to contact management. However, this setting was a much more positive experience.
My role as a volunteer is to fill the gap for those confined in the walls of the facility. It is my duty to be a friend, visit, and play games with the residents. I was a positive influence and a support network for them. Throughout my 12 hours of service, I met so many new people and …show more content…
Other than that I felt that she was good at explaining my role as a volunteer. Such as my limitations, and what to do if a resident falls. One of the most important things she did teach me was when bringing a resident over the threshold of an elevator in a wheelchair, to let them that you are backing them up into the elevator, since it can be made into a lawsuit if I do not. Overall, my advisor was kind and helpful when I was at the facility, but when I would call her, she often wouldn’t answer, nor would she return my call. This was frustrating when I would try to make new appointments to come in and volunteer, or to contact her to let her know I would not be able to make it …show more content…
It provides a well-balanced infrastructure that enhances the well-being of all the community members involved. The pure existence of this facility tells me that the community has a great need for the quality care and needs of our geriatric population. It displays the necessity to take care of our elders and respect their lives by giving them a support system. This project made me feel more like a community member since I met so many new people and made countless connections with current community members. I felt I made a positive impact on society by giving my time and effort to the needs of others. Overall, I felt I contributed to the needs of the community by visiting with residents, making them laugh, and introducing them to other residents as
My role as a volunteer is to fill the gap for those confined in the walls of the facility. It is my duty to be a friend, visit, and play games with the residents. I was a positive influence and a support network for them. Throughout my 12 hours of service, I met so many new people and …show more content…
Other than that I felt that she was good at explaining my role as a volunteer. Such as my limitations, and what to do if a resident falls. One of the most important things she did teach me was when bringing a resident over the threshold of an elevator in a wheelchair, to let them that you are backing them up into the elevator, since it can be made into a lawsuit if I do not. Overall, my advisor was kind and helpful when I was at the facility, but when I would call her, she often wouldn’t answer, nor would she return my call. This was frustrating when I would try to make new appointments to come in and volunteer, or to contact her to let her know I would not be able to make it …show more content…
It provides a well-balanced infrastructure that enhances the well-being of all the community members involved. The pure existence of this facility tells me that the community has a great need for the quality care and needs of our geriatric population. It displays the necessity to take care of our elders and respect their lives by giving them a support system. This project made me feel more like a community member since I met so many new people and made countless connections with current community members. I felt I made a positive impact on society by giving my time and effort to the needs of others. Overall, I felt I contributed to the needs of the community by visiting with residents, making them laugh, and introducing them to other residents as