Central Texas Medical Center (CTMC) is instilling the value of serving others in local youth. This summer 37 teenagers have selflessly volunteered their time to the hospital as part of its annual Junior Volunteer Program.
Each of the young students will spend five weeks assisting various departments at CTMC. The volunteers range from age 13 to 18 and each will spend approximately four hours per day, Monday through Friday, as they share their services with employees and visitors.
“These teenagers are learning important life skills such as community service, common courtesy and business etiquette,” said Belinda Gardner, Director of Volunteer Services.
The program is just one of the many outreach opportunities that CTMC offers. It provides an excellent opportunity for each young person to be exposed early on to the various fields in the health care profession. Several of the young men and women are returning volunteers from previous years.
“This is my fifth summer to volunteer at CTMC,” said Sarah Martinez. “I like volunteering at CTMC because of the atmosphere; everyone is so kind and helpful. The technology in the Medical Imaging department is very interesting to me, in the fall I will be pursuing a computer technology degree at UT-Dallas.”