Volunteering at CHKD

I'm getting ready to volunteer at the Children's Hospital of the Kings Daughters here in Norfolk soon, and I'm really excited to go. It's my second week there, and I really enjoy being in the kind of environment that's provided there. I've always wanted to volunteer there since high school, but I just never had the chance to do so. But now that I live right across from there, it's so much more convenient. I love children and I love being around them. They honestly do brighten up my day, and the fact that they each have their own personalities makes it so much more fun to be around them. So here I am, getting a chance to bring a normal life to children who has been bedsided since they were babies, just makes me feel better as a person. These children suffer through pain basically everyday, and the fact that they can't even get out on a beautiful day to ride their bikes or play in the playground makes me really sad. So what my job is as a volunteer is to bring that back into their lives by bringin them to the game rooms, read books, color pictures, or just having one to one time with them. It's amazing to see how much courage these children have, and how strong they are. I can't imagine what they go through each day. I, myself, can't even handle a cut, imagine these little bodies handling needles pricking them every hour. I admire their strength, and the only way for me to show that to them is to bring fun into their time that's spent there at the hospital. So for those that have a lot of free time on your hands, you should definitely sign up to volunteer at this hospital. It's great on your resume, and it'll definitely help you look at life in a different view. They really do need much more volunteers, so any help is much appreciated. Everybody there is amazingly friendly, so there's nothing that should hold you back from considering this opportunity. If you're interested, let me know, and I'll definitely give you more information on signing up! :)