Blood. Blood was the first thing that I had seen when I walked in to the E.R. of NYHQ in Flushing, Queens. A young man, about the age of 25, had been injured in a car accident. There was blood running down the left side of his face. This reminded me of one of my favorite television series, "HOUSE," the only difference was that this was reality. I was standing in the middle of the emergency room in a real hospital, a hospital full of real sick people.
Community service means much more to me than completing hours for a class or for a more appealing résumé. It builds character, leadership, and integrity. It transforms regular humans in to leaders and more passionate citizens. Community service also stands as a foundation builder to become a more caring person. It opens up to many opportunities that can carry a very long way throughout your life.
English: Nelson Mandela Bridge
The statue of Nelson Mandela in Parliament Square,...
English: Nelson Mandela in Johannesburg, Gauteng, ...Serving my community is another level of accomplishment. The definition of accomplishment can vary from person to person. Accomplishment can be viewed as wealth and fame by some and others may see accomplishment as the things they get done in their daily work. To me, the joy one experiences from personal satisfaction is the true meaning of accomplishment.
My job at New York Hospital Queens was to take care of patients in the emergency room. I was a loved hospitality volunteer. I handled every unit from pediatrics to trauma. I was the only all rounder on the volunteer team. I handed out water, magazines, toothpaste, toothbrushes, cups, plates and food to patients when needed. I guided people to the correct rooms where they needed to go to visit a loving family of friend. Asking patients if they needed any assistance, even when they didn't was my...