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Volunteer Opportunities at Moses Taylor Hospital
Don't miss out on the
great activities that Cassie has set up for HPO!
Remember,
being an active
member will help you in the long run.
Here
is the 2007-2008
Service Interest Form. Fill this
out and return
it to Cassie at an HPO meeting to get matched with a service opportunity
that will best fit you.
Why
Do Service?
Service is an essential part
of your undergraduate experience. First and foremost, volunteering will
open your eyes to the plight of those most desperately in need and help
you to realize what is truly important in your life. You will witness
the poverty and need in the Scranton area or, if you so choose, across
the nation and abroad. You might gain exposure to such groups as the
mentally ill, the elderly, children, and disabled populations. You
might choose medically related service or something completely
unrelated to health care. Regardless of the type of service you choose,
make sure you follow your passions. Get to know yourself a little bit
in the process of choosing a service site. Discover what issues you
feel strongly about, pinpoint your interests, and make use of your
talents. If you are excited about your service, you will enrich the
lives of others while simultaneously enriching your own life. It is
important to try out different service sites, get a feel for what you
like, and then make a committment.
There will also be several opport unities for long-term service. We
would like the HPO to contribute a significiant group to the HELP
(Hospital Elder Life Program) program and for member to help at the St.
Mary's Villa Residence. HELP needs hospice volunteers at Moses Taylor
hospital to visit with the elderly, spend meaningful time with them,
and aid in other activities. St. Mary's Villa need volunteers to lead
elderly residents through music and art therapy sessions. If you would
like more information, please stop by the Center for Social Action and
Service Initiatives (CSASI) or get in touch with me. In addition, we
will be continuing our partnership with the Scranton Public Health
Clinic. This requires that the HPO sends students to the clinic every
day for one-hour blocks of time (or longer if you are so inclined).
Please sign up on the sheet hung outside of the Center for Social
Action and Service Initiatives.
International service opportunities will also be avaible through the
MAC's medical mission to Haiti over Christmas break and the
international service trips run through Campus Ministries (ISP Mexico
and Ecuador). If you have any questions about international trip you
may contact CSASI.
Feel free to stop into the University of Scranton Community Outreach
Office (it's a very friendly office) often and e-mail or call me
at any time. Also keep in mind that the rest of your HPO officers are
excellent service resources! They have all had unique service
experiences so make sure you ask them to share with you.
*University of Scranton Community Outreach Office*
Alexandra Biga, Vice-President of Service - Email
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