Novant Junior Volunteer Reflection

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Recommended: The perspective of volunteering

As a Novant Junior Volunteer, I learned the “behind the scenes” work of the hospital. From learning how tests are performed to what is done with the results immediately after is fascinating. It was interesting to see how a branch of biology can be viewed by different lenses, depending on your specialty.
During the summer of my high school years, I volunteered in various areas of the hospital to get a glimpse of which parts I was most interested in. My first year volunteering, I was placed in the Cardiovascular unit. I was given the opportunity to speak to patients getting ready for testing or treatment. I learned about the importance of patient interaction and what things to say or not to say. Not only that, but I learned more about the tests

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