Brittany
Children’s Center at St. Cloud Hospital
Volunteer since June 2008

The best experience I have had volunteering is when a patient told me, "Thank you for coming in to paint with me. My owies don't hurt as bad anymore!" To me, this was the greatest compliment I could have received.

Barb
Ambassador
Volunteer since Aug. 2007

Barb
River Campus employee
Project H.E.A.L. & Healing Touch
Volunteer since June 2001

My favorite part of volunteering at St. Cloud Hospital is the atmosphere created by the employees and other volunteers. Many people I help are under a lot of stress because of a loved one’s illness. I have found that I support of them with a warm smile, kind words or helping them find their way.

My favorite part about volunteering at Project Heal is the diversity of the clients we see at the food shelf site, as well as the different concerns they bring. It is very humbling working with the clients because they are always very appreciative of any care given.

Marv
Volunteer Auxiliary Board
Eucharist Minister
Volunteer since June 2004

The best experience that I had volunteering was when a patient was fearful of surgery and asked if I would stay with her until it was time to go into the operating room. She asked if I could say a prayer with her. After we finished she smiled and said, “I will see you later, I'm ready now." I think that she was relieved and no longer fearful of the unknown.

Tyler
Junior Volunteer President
Junior Volunteer Team Lead
Volunteer since March 2006

I started volunteering because I knew that it would be an excellent way to stay involved in my community. I had an interest in health care and I knew it would be a great way to meet fantastic friends and mentors.