Meet Grandview Kids Volunteer, Alexis H.!
Before becoming a Grandview Kids, how long had you been volunteering at Grandview Kids?
I have been volunteering at Grandview Kids for two years in various roles in summer camp, bicycle skills and safety and Screener/Greeter.
Has anything interesting happened to you while you were volunteering at Grandview Kids?
Children tend to say things without thinking, which can be funny sometimes. One young girl was reading “the gingerbread man.” She pointed to the characters saying “gma” and “gpa” to the old man and woman in the story but then said “daddy.” I thought she had pointed at the redheaded boy and asked if her dad had red hair, too. She said “no, daddy” and pointed clearly to the gingerbread man. Her mom bursts laughing, catches her breath and says, “Her dad is bald. He’s gonna get a kick out of this when he finds out,” and we all start laughing hysterically—the most memorable moment of my volunteer career.
What would you say to someone who was thinking about volunteering at Grandview Kids?
I can’t recommend it enough! There is an opportunity for people of all abilities to volunteer at Grandview Kids. It is a well-known institution in the Durham Region and beyond that can help develop practical and professional skills applicable to many career paths.
What is the best part of volunteering at Grandview Kids for you?
I want to work in health care, and I know how much work Doctors, Nurses, Clinicians, and other staff put into their jobs to provide high-quality services, it feels fulfilling to know I can take small tasks off of their plates.
Who inspires you to volunteer or give back?
I have a member of my family who received services at Grandview Kids many, many years ago. The experience was positive, and understanding that when I got to an age where I could offer my time and skills, I jumped at the opportunity to give back to other families benefiting from services.
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